B.S. in Psychology Degree Requirements Checklist
http://psych.uncc.edu
UNC Charlotte
Annotated for Study Abroad at University of Kent – Canterbury (Kent classes in bold)
http://www.kent.ac.uk/psychology/ug/programmes/psychology.html
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The Psychology major requires 39 hours of Psychology coursework, a minor or 2 major, the University General Education requirements, and
demonstrated proficiency in a foreign language at the 1202 level. A minimum of 120 earned hours are required for the degree. Psychology course
work in five areas is required, Research Methods/Critical Thinking Skills (12 Hours) plus Gen Ed Science, Knowledge Base (12 Hours), Application of
Psychology (6 hours), Psychology Electives (6 hours), and a Capstone course (3 hours).
Research Methods/Critical Thinking Skills 3 PSYC courses, 1 Statistics course
1101 General Psychology (SP301 Biological & General) A grade of C or better for PSYC 1101, 2101, 2103 &
Statistics 1220, 1221, or 1222 (1222 preferred)
STATS within 2 attempts is needed to continue in the
2101 Research Methods I
major.
2103 Research Methods II
General PSYC Lab is NOT used for the PSYC major.
Science Requirement (Only courses listed for Gen. Ed. Natural Science may be used.)
2 Natural Science courses outside Psychology (one with a lab) with a grade of C or better.
General Psychology and/or General Psychology lab may not be used to fulfill the science requirement.
The 2 Science courses, Science Lab, and the Statistics course will be included in the Psychology GPA.
Knowledge Base
Learning and Cognition (L&C)
3111 Learning
3116 Human Cognitive Processes (SP605 Cognitive
Psychology)
3115 Sensation & Perception
3216 Intro to Cognitive Science
12 hours
Course
Term
Grade
1101
STATS
2101
2103
Sci 1
Sci 2
Sci lab
Course
L&C
12 hours
Term
Grade
Hrs
3
SOC
Biological Basis of Behavior (BIOL)
Developmental Changes (DEV)
3110 Comparative Psychology
2120 Child Psychology (SP528 Child Development)
DEV
3113 Physiological Psychology (SP604 Biological)
2121 Adolescent Psychology
3117 Hereditary Behavior
2124 Adulthood and Aging (GRNT2124)
3316 Cognitive Neuroscience
Knowledge Base Courses may be taken concurrently with Statistics, Research Methods I or II, and Capstone courses.
A 2.00 GPA is required for the Knowledge Base coursework.
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Social Applications (SocA)
2155 Diversity
3216 Introduction to Cognitive Science (ITCS3216)
3155 Community Psychology
Organizational Applications (OrgA)
2171 Intro to Organizational PSYC
3140 Psychological Assessment
3172 Personnel
3174 Organizational Psychology
Experimental Applications (ExpA)
3405 Practicum (Internship) (3-4 hrs)
3806 Research Assistantship (1-4 Hrs)
3807 Peer Advising (2hrs)
3808 Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (2-3 hrs)
Psychology Electives
1000 The Science and Practice of Psychology
2170 Career Decisions & the World of Work
3001 Topics in Psychology:
(SP616 Language & Communication)
(SP611 Neuroscience of Cognitive Disorders)
(SP612 Attitudes and Social Cognition)
(SP566 Cognition in Action)
3002 Topics in Psychological Research
3122 Cognitive and language Development
3123 Social & Personality Development
4690 Honors Thesis I
0001 Psych Elective
Capstone Course
4603 History & Systems
4606 Advanced Topics (Topic Varies)
3
Coursework may be from the same area
Personal Applications (PerA)
2150 Adjustment
2160 Health Psychology
3151 Abnormal Psychology
Qpts
3
BIO
Application of Psychology
Qpts
3
3
3
3
3
3
1
4 courses (1 course from each area)
Sociocultural Approaches (SOC)
3114 Motivation (SP 608 Motivation Psychology)
3130 Social Psychology (SP302 Intro to Social Psych)
3135 Psychology of Personality (SP529 Personality)
Hrs
6 hours
Course
Term
Grade
Hrs
Qpts
3
3
6 hours
3126 Psychology of Women
3131 Forensic Psychology (SP306 Forensic Psych)
Course
Term
Grade
Hrs
Qpts
3
3
3136 Sexual behavior
3137 Positive Psychology
3152 Child Psychopathology
3125 Older Worker and Retirement (W)
1 course
46__ Senior Seminar (W,O)
4691 Honors Thesis II (W,O)
3 hours
Course
Term
Grade
Hrs
Qpts
UNC Charlotte Psychology: Study Abroad in Canterbury, UK!!
World-wide university partnerships offered by UNCC’s Office of Education Abroad (Office of International
Programs) https://edabroad.uncc.edu/ can introduce you to locations and experiences well beyond the walls
of Colvard. Studying abroad is a wonderful opportunity to engage with a different culture and benefit from the
resources of another educational institution. Many institutions abroad offer excellent psychology courses,
consider taking some required psychology courses and classes on topics different from those available at
UNCC. Study abroad can easily fit into your academic plan by visiting the Office of Education Abroad to select
an international program, meeting with your psychology advisor to decide on the best time to go and the
classes to take, and consulting with the Office of Student Financial Aid http://finaid.uncc.edu/ to make the
opportunity affordable. Learn about yourself, learn about psychology, and learn about the world by
participating in study abroad!
Based in southern England, the University of Kent is in the historic cathedral city of Canterbury. Built on 300
acres of park land, Kent's residential, teaching and administrative buildings are surrounded by green open
spaces, fields and woods. Kent offers a range of extra-curricular activities as well as attractive sports and social
facilities. Courses are student-focused and are taught by professors who emphasize research-led teaching.
Sample Classes: Motivation Psychology; Personality; Forensic Psychology; Neuroscience of Cognitive
Disorders; & Cognition in Action