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Psychology Major Basic Requirements (BA & BS)
You must complete 120 units of coursework as outlined below:

At lest 35 units of liberal studies requirements
At least 36 units of major requirements
At least 18 units of minor requirements
BA only - 16 units of language requirements
Enough elective to reach an overall total of at least 120 units

Be aware that some courses required for your degree may have prerequisites to take before enrolling.

Please note: You must complete NAU's diversity requirement by taking two 3-unit courses, one in ethnic diversity and one in global awareness.

Be aware: NAU requires that at least 30 units of the courses you take for your degree must be upper-division courses.

At least 15 of the 36 units required for this major must be from courses offered by NAU. These 15 units may not include individualized courses.

 Bachelor of Arts (36 units)
Bachelor or Science (36 units)
PSY 101 & 230 (7 units) PSY 101 & 230 (7 units)
PSY 302W - meets NAU's junior writing class requirement (4 units) PSY 302W - meets NAU's junior writing class requirement (4 units)
Two courses: PSY 227, 240, 250, 346, 405, 415 (6 units) Two courses: PSY 227, 240, 250, 346, 405, 415 (6 units)
Two courses: PSY 320, 350, 355, 370, 420 (6-7 units) Two courses: PSY 320, 350, 355, 370, 420 (6-7 units)
8-9 additional units of psychology coursework 8-9 additional units of psychology coursework

PSY 405C, 408C, 450C, 460C, 480C or 490C (Capstone Requirement)
(3 units)

PSY 405C, 408C, 450C, 460C, 480C or 490C (Capstone Requirement)
(3 units)
You must demonstrate proficiency in a language other than English that is equivalent to 4 terms of university coursework in the same language  
Minor Requirements
You must complete a minor of at least 18 units from those described in the catalog. In consultation with your advisor, you should select a minor that's appropriate fro your career aspirations and educational needs.
General Electives

Additional coursework is required, if after you have met the previously described requirements, you have not yet completed a total of 120 units of credit.

You may take these remaining courses from any academic areas, using these courses to pursue your specific interests and goals. We encourage you to consult with your advisor to select the courses that will be most advantageous to you.

Enhancing Your Resume or Planning Graduate School
PSY 408 - Plan to take in your senior year.
PSY 485 - (Very important for your application to graduate school.)Plan to take your undergraduate research in your last semester of your junior year or the first semester of your senior year. Typically, students take two semester of undergraduate research.
Sample 8-term Programs (Suggestions Only)
Sample BA Course Plan Sample BS Course Plan

 

 

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