Psychology Major Requirements


A MINIMUM OF 29-31 CREDITS MUST BE COMPLETED

I. All of the following (14 credits)

  • Psychology 1.1 - Introduction
  • Psychology 40.1 - Statistics
  • Psychology 57.1 - Experimental
II. At least one of the following (3 credits)
  • Psychology 10 - Social
  • Psychology 20 - Child
  • Psychology 30 - Abnormal
  • Psychology 30.2 - Personality

III. At least one of the following (3 credits)

  • Psychology 53.1 - Learning
  • Psychology 56.1 - Perception
  • Psychology 57.1 - Cognition
  • Psychology 58.1 - Language
  • Psychology 60 - Comparative
  • Psychology 65.1 - Physiological

IV. At least three advanced electives

An Advanced Elective is any course numbered 10 and above except those marked with an asterisk (*) in the College Bulletin. Courses taken to fulfill other requirements do not qualify. Note: Only one course numbered in the 80's may be counted in fulfilling this requirement.

Note: Students must complete a minimum of 18 credits in advanced elective courses in psychology for the B.A. degree. For the B.S. degree, 24 credits in advanced elective credits are required.


Minor in Psychology

A minor in Psychology consists of a minimum of 12 credits in advanced electives with a grade of C- or better in each course. A minimum of 9 of these credits must be completed at Brooklyn College.