The psychology curriculum provides a strong background to pursue careers in psychology, business, education, or health-related fields. The curriculum emphasizes the principles and applications of psychological knowledge, both as a natural science and as a social science. The B.A. in psychology requires courses in four core areas within the discipline as well as elective psychology courses.
Coursework for the Major
A B.A. in psychology consists of a minimum of 30 credits in psychology plus related coursework in biological science, mathematics, and statistics. At least 18 of the 30 credits must be taken at UF, and at least 24 of the 30 credits must be at the 3000-level or above. Courses used toward the major must be earned with minimum grades of C.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Coursework | ||
| Introductory Level | ||
| PSY 2012 | General Psychology (or equivalent, such as a general psychology course taken elsewhere or credit by exam for this course via AP, IB, AICE) | 3 |
| Foundation Level Core | ||
| Select at least one course from each of the four foundation areas: | 12 | |
CBH 3003 | Comparative Psychology (Biological Bases) | |
or PSB 3002 | Physiological Psychology | |
DEP 3053 | Developmental Psychology (Developmental Changes) | |
EAB 3002 | Principles of Behavior Analysis (Learning and Cognition) | |
or EXP 3604 | Cognitive Psychology | |
CLP 3144 | Abnormal Psychology (Sociocultural / Individual Differences Approaches) | |
or SOP 3004 | Social Psychology | |
| Laboratory Course | ||
| PSY 3213L | Laboratory Methods in Psychology | 3 |
| Additional Psychology Courses | ||
| 3000/4000-level psychology courses to meet the 30-hour minimum requirement (with the exception that three credits of 2000-level courses may count toward this requirement) 1 | 12 | |
| Related Coursework | ||
| STA 2023 | Introduction to Statistics 1 (required; prerequisite for some 4000-level psychology courses) | 3 |
| Select one to achieve proficiency through precalculus: | 4-5 | |
MAC 1147 | Precalculus Algebra and Trigonometry (or higher course) | |
MAC 1114 & MAC 1140 | Trigonometry and Precalculus Algebra | |
| BSC 2005 | Biological Sciences | 3 |
| Recommended Coursework | ||
| Select a maximum of six credits of individual work courses to count toward the major: 2 | 0-6 | |
PSY 4911 | Undergraduate Research in Psychology | |
PSY 4905 | Individual Work | |
PSY 4970 | Senior Thesis | |
PSY 4949 | Internship in Psychology | |
CLP 3911 | Introduction to Clinical Research | |
| Total Credits | 40-47 |
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In addition, up to six credits of individual work courses will count toward the 30-hour minimum requirement.
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In addition to regularly scheduled courses, the department offers four individual work courses, three involving research (PSY 4911, PSY 4905, and PSY 4970) and one involving community work (PSY 4949). Students may enroll in these courses by permission of relevant faculty supervisors.
Students who wish to transfer courses in psychology toward the major must see an advisor in the department for approval.

