B.S. in Psychology Degree Requirements Checklist
http://psych.uncc.edu
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Annotated for Study Abroad at Stellenbosch University, South Africa (Stellenbosch classes in bold)
http://sun025.sun.ac.za/portal/page/portal/Arts/Departments/psychology/programmes
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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
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 (318 Research Methods) 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
3115 Sensation & Perception
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
DEV
3113 Physiological Psychology
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.
3
Application of Psychology
Social Applications (SocA)
2155 Diversity
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
(242 Human Development in Context)
3002 Topics in Psychological Research
3137 Positive Psychology
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 (252 Psychopathology)
Qpts
3
BIO
3216 Intro to Cognitive Science
Qpts
3
3
3
3
3
3
1
4 courses (1 course from each area)
Sociocultural Approaches (SOC)
3114 Motivation
3130 Social Psychology (222 Social Psychology)
3135 Psychology of Personality (212 Approaches to
Psychological Theories of the Person)
Hrs
6 hours
Course
Term
Grade
Hrs
Qpts
3
3155 Community Psychology
3
6 hours
3126 Psychology of Women
3131 Forensic Psychology
3136 Sexual behavior
Course
Term
Grade
Hrs
Qpts
3
3
3125 Older Worker and Retirement (W)
3152 Child Psychopathology
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 South Africa!!
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!
Located in an historical oak-lined university town amongst the Boland Mountains in the winelands of the
Western Cape, Stellenbosch University boasts a unique campus atmosphere. The Department of Psychology at
Stellenbosch, founded in 1917, is one of the oldest psychology departments in South Africa. Psychology faculty
are committed to high standards of conducting research, teaching, practice, and community service. Students
are encouraged to participate in the department's several community projects working diverse age groups,
various ethnic populations, and addressing topics such as intimate relationships, HIV/AIDS, and program
development for individuals with disabilities.
Sample Classes: Social Psychology; Approaches to Psychological Theories of the Person; Psychopathology; &
Human Development in Context