Getting Ready Guide 2009-2010

Psychology - Undergraduate Degree Information

College:

Social & Behavioral Science

Degrees Offered:

B.A., B.S.

Restricted Major*1:

Yes

Minor:

Yes

Minimum Acceptable Grade:

C; Must have a 2.8 GPA to update to intermediate or full major status

General Education Variation*2:

No

Time Limit on Courses*3:

Take within 10 years except PSY 1010 & 3000

Courses Taught Once Per Year*4:

No

Hours Required for Major Courses*5:

41 semester hours (25 upper division)

12 semester hours in Allied Work (6 upper division)

Department Residency Requirement*6:

10 semester hours of Psychology must be taken at the U, 8 of which must be upper division.

Transfer Information:  Psychology Getting Ready Guide

FOOTNOTES:

*1 - Students being accepted into a restricted major will normally be accepted into "PRE" major status.  Additional requirements must be met before acceptance into the Program.  Please refer to the specific department for information on admission criteria.

*2 - Usually refers to Engineering, departments may require additional or specific courses to meet the general education requirements.

*3 - Is there a time limit before a course must be retaken?

*4 - Are there courses that are taught once a year or every other year that students should be aware of?

*5 - 122 semester hours are required for graduation.

*6 - The University of Utah's residency requirement is 30 semester hours must be taken from the U, and 20 of the last 30 hours before graduation must be taken at the U.