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*  Psychology The scientific study of the human mind and its functions, esp. those affecting behavior in a given context. Our department is organized into three research areas: cognitive, developmental, and social psychology.
*  Cognitive Science A branch of psychology focused on achieving a scientific understanding of how human cognition works and how cognition is possible, its subject
matter encompasses cognitive functions (such as memory and perception), the structure and use of human language, the evolution of the mind, animal cognition, artificial intelligence, and more. Roadmap to Degree •  Psyc 191A •  Research •  Field Study Graduation Senior Seminar Upper Division Requirements Psyc 100 Declare Proposed Psychology Majors What are the admission requirements? 1.  B-­‐ or better in PSYC 1 (or equivalent) 2.  B-­‐ or better in PSYC 2 (or equivalent) 3.  Passing grade in MATH 3 (or equivalent) I have met the requirements, what is the next step? Petitioning to Declare! General vs Intensive General (2013) A total of SEVEN additional Upper-­‐
Division Courses *
4 Upper-­‐Division Courses @ UCSC *  One from each area: *  Developmental (101-­‐119) *  Cognitive (120-­‐139) *  Social (140-­‐159) *  Personality (160-­‐179) *  One needs to be a seminar (119A-­‐
Z, 139A-­‐Z, 159A-­‐Z, 179A-­‐Z) *  2 Additional Upper-­‐Division Psychology Courses *  Must be from two different areas *  Can include EAP courses, independent studies courses, etc. *  1 Upper-­‐Division Outside Course *  From an approved list Intensive A total of THIRTEEN additional Upper-­‐Division Courses 4 Upper-­‐Division Courses @ UCSC One from each area One needs to be a seminar 4 Additional Upper-­‐Division Psychology Courses One from each area Can include EAP courses, independent studies courses, etc. 2 Outside Courses From an approved list PSYC 181 or PSYC 182, Adv Stats or Research Methods 2 Quarters of 194 or 195 Adv Research or Senior Thesis Psychology Name:_____________________ID#:_________________Email:________________@ucsc.edu
Major Worksheets OUTSIDE COURSE LIST
PSYCHOLOGY MAJOR REQUIREMENTS - 2013 CATALOG
Courses to complete BEFORE declaring:
! Math Requirement
! Psych 1
! Psych 2
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
Intro to Psychology (or 4+ on AP exam)
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
Other
required
courses:
FOUR Upper-Division Psychology Courses @ UCSC in different areas:
• One course from each area of Psychology (Developmental, Cognitive, Social & Personality)
• These courses must be taken in the classroom at UCSC’s Psychology Department.
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Once you complete the (3) above requirements and received your grades you are eligible to declare
One of the above classes must be a senior seminar; list this class here: _____________________________
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
TWO Additional Upper-Division Psychology Courses in different areas:
To be admitted to the major or minor, students must demonstrate the attainment of foundational skills by receiving a
• Two additional psychology courses from two different areas of psychology
grade of at least B- in (a) Psychology 1 and (b) Psychology 2 or Applied mathematics and statistics 5 or 7/L. For the
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American Studies
Anthropology
Biological Sciences
Community Studies
Education
Feminist Studies
History of Consciousness
Latin American and Latino Studies
Linguistics
Philosophy
Sociology
Or Computer Science 140: Artificial Intelligence
(PreReqs100
for Psych 100:
Entry Level
Writing;
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Methods
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(1/2 DC)& Math req. or equivalent; & Psych 2 or equivalent)
Statistics
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AMS 7)
! Psych 10Intro to Psychology
Introduction
to Developmental
(Pre- Reqs for Psych 10: Psyc 1, Psych 2 or equivalent & Math req. or equivalent)
Once you complete the (3) above requirements and received your grades you are eligible to declare
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.
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
SEVEN
additional
to the major
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or minor, students
Courses:
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.
5.
An upper division (5-unit) course in the range of 100-189 from any of the following deaprtments can be used to
satisfy the out-of-department course for the General Psychology Major.
Area:
! Psych 100
Research Methods in Psychology (1/2 DC)
! Intro to Psychology Statistics (or AMS 5 or AMS 7)
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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.
*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
Intensive Psychology Name:_____________________ID#:_________________Email:________________@ucsc.edu
PSYCHOLOGY INTENSIVE MAJOR REQUIREMENTS - 2010 CATALOG
Outside courses counting for a Cognitive Area Course
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:
•
•
•
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***
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
One of the above classes must be a seminar; list this class here:
Seminar: ________________________
(senior comp & 1/2 DC requirements)
10. & 11. 2 quarters of Psych 194, Advanced Research OR 2 quarters of Psych 195, Senior Thesis
__________________
12. & 13. 2 courses from one or more related disciplines outside of psych. - see reverse for approved courses.
__________________
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.
Advanced course requirements:
• 181, Psychological Data Analysis OR Psych 182, Advanced Research Methods: __________________
9. Psych
__________________
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.
__________________
***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.
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
Cognitive Science Proposed Cognitive Science Majors: To Declare: •  PSYC 2: Statistics (or 4+ on AP STATS) •  PSYC 20: Intro to Cognitive •  MATH 11A: Calculus (or 4+ on AP CALC) •  A Computer Programming class Must receive a 2.80 GPA in the courses listed above Cognitive A total of TEN additional Courses —
—
—
3 Upper-­‐Division CORE Courses —  One from each 3 of the 4 areas: —  Perception (PSYC 120 or 121) —  Behavioral Neuroscience (PSYC 123) —  Psychology of Language (PSYC 125) —  Learning & Memory (PSYC 129) 3 Additional Cognitive Psychology Upper-­‐Division Electives —  PSYC 120-­‐139, 104, 105, 119F, 181, 194B, 195A, grad course —  One must be a senior seminar (139A-­‐Z or 119F) 4 Interdisciplinary Electives (from an approved list) —  Choose an emphasized group (Evolution, AI/
HCI, Linguistics or Philosophy) —  3 of the 4 must be from the emphasized group —  At least 1 must be an upper-­‐division course Cognitive Science Major Worksheets Name: _____________________________
ID#:________________________
COGNITIVE SCIENCE MAJOR REQUIREMENTS 2014 CATALOG
REQUIRED COURSES FOR THE COGNITIVE SCIENCE MAJOR
FOUR Required Courses to complete BEFORE declaring the major:
! Calculus
AMS 11A or Math 11A or Math 19A, or Math 20A*
(AP Calculus AB score of 4+, AP Calculus BC score of 3+, or CLEP Calculus score of 60+)
! Programming
CMPE 13/L* or CMPS 5C or CMPS 5J or CMPS 5P or CMPS 12A
! Psych 2
Introduction to Psychology Statistics* (or AMS 5 or AMS 7/L*)
! Psych 20A or 20B
Introduction to Cognition
* These courses have pre-requisites.
Lower division requirements must be completed with the following provisos:
• GPA 2.80 or higher in lower division requirements
• Grade of C or higher in each course (only two attempts allowed)
• No course taken Pass/No Pass
RECOMMENDED: Psych 10 and prerequisites for the interdisciplinary elective courses (see course listing)
COGNITIVE SCIENCE MAJOR
! Psych 100
Research Methods – must be taken at UCSC
SIX Upper-Division Psychology Courses:
Core Cognitive Science Courses (choose 3 from the following 4 areas)
" Perception (PSYC 120 or 121)
" Psychology of Language (PSYC 125)
" Behavioral Neuroscience (PSYC 123)
" Learning & Memory (PSYC 129)
1. ___________________
2.___________________
3. ___________________
Three Additional Cognitive Psychology Upper Division Electives***
(Psych 120-139, 104, 105, 119F, 181, 194B, 195A, and/or 204-252 by petition)
4. ___________________
5.___________________
***One of the above classes must fulfill the comprehensive requirement:
(Psych 139 A-Z)
6. ___________________
___________________
FOUR Interdisciplinary Electives:
Emphasized Group (circle one): Evolution AI/HCI Linguistics
• Three of these courses must be from the emphasized group.
1. ___________________
•
2.___________________
Philosophy
3. ___________________
The fourth course can be from any group
4. ___________________
Note: 8 upper division courses are required for the major. If you did not take 1 upper
division interdisciplinary elective you will need to take an additional upper division Cognitive
Psychology course. List below:
_______________________________
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Group 1: Evolution
ANTH 1
ANTH 100
ANTH 101
ANTH 104
ANTH 105
ANTH 106
ANTH 109
ANTH 112
ANTH 139
ANTH 173
ANTH 174
ANTH 175A
ANTH 184/L
ANTH 194B
ANTH 194H
BIOE 20C
BIOE 109
BIOE 124/L
BIOE 129/L
BIOE 140
BIOE 141L
BIOE 147
BIOE 172/L
BIOL 80E
BIOL 105
BIOL 120
BIOL 125
PHIL 190F
PHIL 127
Group 2:Artifical
Intelligence &HumanComputer Interaction
CMPE 8
CMPE 9
CMPE 80A
CMPE 80U
CMPE 131
CMPE 161
CMPE 167/L
CMPS 17
CMPS 20
CMPS 80B
CMPS 80J
CMPS 80K
CMPS 80V
CMPS 132
CMPS 140
CMPS 146
CMPS 148
MUSC 80L
Group 3: Linguistics
Group 4: Philosophy
ANTH 139
PHIL 9
PHIL 11
PHIL 80S
PHIL 100B (formerly PHIL 93)
PHIL 100C (formerly PHIL94)
PHIL 121
PHIL 123
PHIL 125
PHIL 127
PHIL 133
PHIL 135
PHIL 137
PHIL 138
PHIL 141
PHIL 109F
PHIL 190G
PHIL 190O
PHIL 190S
LING 50
LING 53
LING 80C
LING 80D
LING 101
LING 102
LING 105
LING 111 (formerly LING 55)
LING 112 (formerly LING 52)
LING 113
LING 116
LING 117
LING 124
LING 125
LING 140
LING 151
LING 152
LING 155
LING 157
LING 158
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Waitlist opens August 11 *
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Check your portal for your enrollment time! Basic Waitlist Information: *  Check your UCSC portal for your waitlist appt time. *  All waitlists will be set to auto enroll. Once a space becomes available you will be automatically enrolled. *  If you are passed over on the waitlist you will receive an email from the registrar’s office. You must fix the problem before the system will enroll you in the course. Tips: *  ONLY waitlist courses that fit into your existing schedule, if you have a time conflict you must use the SWAP feature. *  If you are enrolled in 15 units, to use the waitlist make sure to use the SWAP feature. Sections: *  Choose open sections, scroll through your options and picking less desirable times will help your chances. Drop In Advising Monday-­‐Thursday 9:00-­‐12:00 & 1:00-­‐4:00. Senior Seminar *  Senior Seminar is part of your major requirements and ½ of your DC. *  Once you are at 135 units (Senior Status) you will receive a survey prior to Registration. *  Senior Seminars are numbered 119, 139, 159 and 179. Beyond the Classroom Psyc 191A-­‐ Instructional Assistant Application: Statement, transcripts, letter of recommendation Psyc 193-­‐Field Study Application: Informational Meeting Psyc 194-­‐ Research Application: Website or Bulletin Board outside of Psyc Dept Psyc 195-­‐ Senior Thesis Application: Forms in the Psyc Dept Psyc 199-­‐ Independent Study Teaching College Psychology *  Students help plan and execute Psych 1, Intro to Psychology, under the guidance of faculty and graduate students. *  They are responsible for running a sec<on, a=ending a weekly mee<ng regarding teaching techniques/course material, and a=ending all lectures. What is Field Study? Psychology Field Study is an academic internship program offered to psychology majors to integrate current and prior coursework with community involvement. For a minimum of two quarters, students devote ten hours a week to a community based internship. Field Placements within Santa Cruz County *  Special Education Intern *  Therapeutic Childcare Provider *  Behavior Aide *  Teacher’s Aide *  Counselor’s Assistant *  Mentor *  Domestic Violence Prevention Program Assistant *  After School Program *  Group Home Assistant *  Alternative High School *  Psychiatric Lock Down Facility *  Public Defenders Office *  Probation Department *  Transitional Housing For People with Mental Illness Research Research allows you to work as an undergraduate research assistant in current faculty research projects. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your research skills and to work with faculty personally. Senior Thesis Senior thesis gives you an opportunity to directly work with a faculty member and/or graduate student and conduct your own research like a first year graduate student. A great way to prepare yourself for what you will be doing in graduate school and a possibility of getting your research published!! UCSC Programs Abroad You have STUDY ABROAD op2ons all around the world: UC Educa<on Abroad Program (EAP) UC Summer Abroad Programs Independent Study Abroad Programs Visit the INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION OFFICE! 101 Classroom Unit Building, Monday -­‐ Thursday 9:00-­‐4:00 (closed from 12-­‐1) Peer Advising available during all open hours Get started online: ieo.ucsc.edu Facebook: www.facebook.com/ucscabroad FALL 2014 EVENTS •  Visit the Programs Abroad booth at the 9/30, Upper East Field, 3:00-­‐6:00 •  Study Abroad 101: 9/29 Classroom Unit 2, 3:00-­‐4:00 or 10/1 Classroom Unit 1, 1:30-­‐2:30 •  Study Abroad Fair: 10/9, Quarry Plaza, 10:00-­‐2:00 •  Many more exci<ng events & workshops scheduled during the quarter – visit our website or office to find out more informa<on! Helpful Tools Campus Resources Psychology Website http://psychology.ucsc.edu/ Academic Advisement Report Login in to your UCSC Portal Student Center Academic Advisement Report •  Log In •  From the Drop Down menu Select Advisement Report •  Once you have declared the academic advisement report will list major requirements •  Closed areas will reflect fulfilled requirements •  The advisement report will not show in progress courses. Examples of Advisement Report Fall Enrollment *  Most have received 1 or 2 permission codes for a
course and other course suggestions
*  Wait lists open on August 11, please check your
enrollment time
*  If you are taking PSYC 100 and one other course you
have 12 units (the minimum for full-time enrollment)
*  Kresge 25: Successful Transfer to the
Research University- 2 unit course that
provides information about a research
university, academic expectations,
educational short and long term goals,
internships and graduate programs!
Can I take courses Pass/No Pass? *  Courses required to declare must be taken for a letter grade. *  No more than 25 percent of your credits earned at UCSC may be graded on a Pass/No Pass basis. You must exercise your P/NP grading option carefully. If you end up with too many UCSC credits graded P/NP, you will not be able to graduate. Evaluations Your feedback is very important! This assessment can help instructors improve their teaching which, in turn, will create a better educational experience at UCSC. Have a Great Summer! We are here if you have questions! Call at (831)459-­‐2002 Email at psyadv@ucsc.edu Visit us at http://psychology.ucsc.edu/ https://www.facebook.com/UCSCPsychologyDepartment