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Psychology Major Requirements Before Fall 2009
Beginning with the fall semester 2009, the Psychology Limited Enrollment Program Admission requirements and Psychology Undergraduate Program requirements are changing. Students who matriculated at the University of Maryland or any other University of Maryland System institution or Maryland community college prior to fall 2009 will be considered under the old requirements which are presented on this page. Students who matriculate at the University of Maryland or any other University of Maryland System institution or Maryland community colleges beginning in fall 2009 will be considered to be part of the new requirements. In addition, students who started at an out-of-state institution prior to fall 2009 will be considered under the new requirements. The new requirements can be found here.
The Old Requirements
Psychology majors may select from a wide range of courses to satisfy their major requirements. All students must first take the series of Introductory Psychology, Mathematics, and Lab Science courses required for the Academic Performance Review (APR) or admission to the major if you apply after freshman year.
All majors complete a minimum of 11 Psychology courses totaling at least 35 credits. These include: PSYC100 and PSYC200, one course from each of the four areas of Psychology (I, II, III, IV), two 400-level non-lab courses in PSYC, and two 400-level PSYC labs. The courses that qualify in each of the four areas can be found here.
The major requirements are outlined in the Major Requirements Worksheet. Please consult the list of possible courses in PSYC. It includes required prerequisites and will help you create your academic plan for your major. Please also check individual course availability on Testudo as not all courses are offered every semester.
Please note that Psychology is a Limited Enrollment Program (LEP). That means that the academic requirements for entering and remaining in the PSYC major are more rigorous than for non-LEP majors. Please review the LEP Requirements carefully.
The Major Requirements Worksheet is a great way to see all of the Psychology major requirements on one page.
Feel free to contact a PSYC Advisor or BSOS College Advisor if you have any questions!
Academic Performance Review at 45 Credits
Students who enter UMCP as freshmen directly from high school and declare psychology as a major before the end of schedule adjustment of the second semester must complete the following requirements no later than the semester in which they have earned 45 credits (not including AP/IB credits).
- PSYC 100 with a grade of "B" or higher
- If AP or IB credit for PSYC 100, must take PSYC 221 and earn a grade of "B" or higher.
- Math 111 or 220 or 140 with a grade of "C" or higher
- BSCI 105 or BSCI 106 or PHYS 121 or CHEM 131/132 (formerly CHEM 103) with a grade of "C" or higher
- A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0
Students who anticipate that they will be unsuccessful in passing their academic performance review (APR) on time or who have been dismissed from the psychology major may appeal to the Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Psychology Department.
Appeals for postponement of APR deadline will require documentation of unusual, extenuating or special circumstances and a clear action plan for completing requirements.
Students who wish to request an exception to Psychology Department Policy because of unusual, extenuating, or special circumstances are invited to submit an appeal explaining the request to the Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Psychology Department.
Audit of Degree Requirements
An audit of degree requirements is a way for you to keep track of your outstanding course requirements. It is also the way to make sure that you and the advisor agree on your remaining requirements.
Degree Navigator – Student Audit
Degree Navigator is an unofficial student audit system that's available to you at any time. Please use this website to keep track of your outstanding requirements and select your courses accordingly.
Psychology Department Audit
A Psychology Audit is the way we confirm and document your outstanding major requirements for your degree. You may request a Psychology Department audit any time in your academic career.
Psychology Department Audits are required when:
- You have 90 or more credits.
- You plan to study abroad.
- You wish to add a second major or minor.
- You intend to request a BSOS College Audit.
Psychology Majors can make an appointment for a Psychology Audit in the Psychology Undergraduate Advising Office. Please allow 2-3 weeks for an appointment during busy registration times.
BSOS College Audit
A BSOS College Audit is the way we confirm and document your outstanding College & University requirements. BSOS College Audits require an appointment with an advisor at BSOS Advising.
BSOS College Audits are required when:
- You have 90 or more credits
- You plan to study abroad.
- You wish to add a second major or minor.
Remember: you must complete a Psychology Department Audit before you can request a BSOS College Audit.
Appeals and Exceptions
Appeal for Exception to Psychology Entrance Requirements
Students who wish to request an exception to the Admission Policy for the Psychology Major should make an appointment with a BSOS Advisor in 2148 Tydings Hall (301-405-1697) and plan to submit an "Appeal for Exception to Policy for Admission to a Limited Enrollment Program" form.
Appeal of Dismissal from the Psychology Major or for Extension of APR Deadline
Students who anticipate that they will be unsuccessful in passing their academic performance review (APR) on time or who have been dismissed from the psychology major may appeal to the Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Psychology Department.
Appeals for postponement of APR deadline will require documentation of unusual, extenuating or special circumstances and a clear action plan for completing requirements.
Appeal forms are available in Room 1107 Bio-Psyc. Building, or you can download the Appeal Forms.
Appeal for Exception to Other Psychology Department Policies
If you experience unusual or extenuating circumstances that you think warrant consideration for a special exception to Psychology Department policy, please contact an Academic Advisor to discuss your situation.