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Degree Requirements

Students earning an undergraduate degree in psychology at the University of Maryland will take courses in a wide array of backgrounds. Our program is divided into three themes which include: Mind, Brain, & Behavior, Mental Health and Interventions, and Social, Developmental, & Organizational Sciences (SDOS). Students will take courses that apply to each of the three themes in order to gain a broad perspective of the field of psychology.

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Requirements
The psychology undergraduate program provides majors a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology upon completion of the required coursework. This coursework includes:
Students must complete 11 courses (35 credits) in order earn their degree in psychology. The courses are:

PSYC 100 – Introduction to Psychology
PSYC 200 – Statistical Methods in Psychology
PSYC 300 – Research Methods in Psychology (4 credit lab
A minimum of 2 courses from each of the three thematic areas:
- Mind, Brain, & Behavior
- Mental Health & Interventions
- Social, Developmental, & Organizational Sciences
Two 400 level non-lab course
One 400 level lab course

For a list of common PSYC courses and their prerequisites and thematic areas, download the PSYC Course List .

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Requirements
Students also have the option of earning a Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.), generally regarded as a more advanced degree in the field. Students who wish to pursue the B.S. must complete the B.A. requirements above and at least 5 additional advanced courses (17 credits) in mathematics and science.

Click here to view the PSYC Bachelor of Science Degree Requirements

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The department is pleased to welcome several new faculty and staff members who are joining us in the 2011-2012 academic year.Susanne Jaeggi and Jonathan Beier will join us in January. Susanne's primary affiliation will be CNS and Jonathan's will be Developmental. Scott Roberts is our new Director of Undergraduate Studies and Kevin McGann and Steve Young are full-time advisors in the Undergraduate Office. Welcome to all.

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