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PSYCHOLOGY INTENSIVE MAJOR REQUIREMENTS - 2010 CATALOG
Courses to complete BEFORE declaring:
 Math Requirement
Courses: AMS 3 or 6, or Math 3 or 4 or 11A, or 11B; OR
Tests: 300+ on Math Placement or a 3, 4 or 5 on the AP Calculus exam
 Psych 1
Intro to Psychology (or 4+ on AP exam)
 Psych 2
Intro to Psychology Statistics (or AMS 5 or AMS 7)
Once you complete the (3) above requirements and received your grades you are eligible to declare
Major and Minor Admissions Policy
Note: The B- grade requirement is only in effect for those students who have catalog rights of 2011-12 or later
To be admitted to the major or minor, students must demonstrate the attainment of foundational skills by receiving a
grade of at least B- in (a) Psychology 1 and (b) Psychology 2 or Applied mathematics and statistics 5 or 7/L. For the
complete policy, please see the psychology department website.
Other required courses:
 Psych 100
Research Methods in Psychology (1/2 DC) – must be taken at UCSC
(Pre- Reqs for Psych 100: Entry Level Writing; & Composition; & Math req. or equivalent; & Psych 2 or equivalent)
 Psych 10
Introduction to Developmental Psychology
(Pre- Reqs for Psych 10: Psyc 1, Psych 2 or equivalent & Math req. or equivalent)
RECOMMENDED: Psych 20, 40, 60, and Bio 70. These courses may be needed as prerequisites for upper-division
courses. REVIEW upper-division course descriptions in the University Catalog.
THIRTEEN Upper-Division Psychology Courses:
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Two courses in each area of Psychology (Developmental, Cognitive, Social & Personality)
One of the eight courses must be a “Seminar” (specific courses identified in the Catalog)
Coursese may be completed in any order. Refer to the website to plan for the year.
At least one course in each area must
be taken in the classroom at UCSC’s
Psychology Department
Developmental Psychology
(Psych courses #101-119)
Cognitive Psychology
(Psych courses #120-139)
Social Psychology
(Psych courses #140-159)
Personality Psychology
(Psych courses #160-179)
The second course in each area may be
satisfied by a UCSC Psych Dept. course
or alternative course options***
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One of the above classes must be a seminar; list this class here:
Seminar: ________________________
(senior comp & 1/2 DC requirements)
Advanced course requirements:
• 181, Psychological Data Analysis OR Psych 182, Advanced Research Methods: __________________
9. Psych
10. & 11. 2 quarters of Psych 194, Advanced Research OR 2 quarters of Psych 195, Senior Thesis
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12. & 13. 2 courses from one or more related disciplines outside of psych. - see reverse for approved courses.
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***Options: Limited # of psych requirements may be satisfied with Psych 193; EAP courses or courses completed at
OUTSIDE
LIST
another 4-yr institution. See advising staff
for details and COURSE
department approval.
Outside courses counting for a Cognitive Area Course
An upper division (5-unit) course from any of the following courses can be used to satisfy
one of the two upper division courses required in the Cognitive Area for the general
psychology major OR the two outside courses required for the intensive psychology major.
Anthropology
101 - Human Evolution
106 - Primate Behavior and Ecology
110 - Anthropology of Movement
Biology
20C - Ecology & Evolution
125 - Neuroscience
140 - Behavioral Ecology
Computer Science
140 - Artificial Intelligence
Economics
11A- Mathematical Methods for Economists I
11B- Mathematical Methods for Economist II
Linguistics
101 - Phonology
113 - Syntax II
116 - Semantics II
117 - Pragmatics
Linguistics (Cont’d)
123 - Philosophy of Language (Cross-listed with
Philosophy)
140 - Language Change
Mathematics
11A - Calculus with Applications
11B - Calculus with Applications
19A - Calculus for Sciences, Engineering, and
Mathematics
19B - Calculus for Science, Engineering, and
Mathematics
21 - Linear Algebra
22 - Introduction to Calculus of Several Variables
Philosophy
121 Knowledge and Rationality
123 Philosophy of Language (cross-listed with
Linguistics)
125 Philosophy of Science
133 Philosophy of Mind
135 Philosophy of Psychology
Outside courses counting for a Developmental, Social or Personality Area Course
An upper-division (5-unit) course in the range 100-189 from any of the following
departments can be used to satisfy one of the two upper-division courses required in either
the Developmental, Social, or Personality Area for the general psychology major OR the
two outside courses required for the intensive psychology major.
American Studies
Anthropology
Biological Sciences
Community Studies
Education
Feminist Studies
History of Consciousness
Latin American and Latino Studies
Linguistics
Philosophy
Sociology
*Note: no course can be used that is cross-listed with a psychology course, taught by a psychology faculty
member, or one in some cases that will be used to satisfy a requirement for another major or minor