Arizona State University New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences 56 courses 120 total credits
Psychology is the scientific study of human behavior. This diverse field includes mental health and counseling, as well as child development, neuroscience and brain function, memory and decision-making, behavior analysis, statistics and more. It also crosses over into other disciplines, including medicine, law, business and economics. All New College psychology programs have a quantitative research focus, equipping you with skills in critical thinking, statistical analysis and academic writing. The Bachelor of Science differs from the Bachelor of Arts in that it requires additional lab science coursework and advanced statistical training, both of which are increasingly important for destinations in research or clinical practice. The BA program allows for exposure to a wider breadth of psychological and related topics through additional elective coursework. Both pathways provide a strong foundation for your future graduate studies.
| Total Credits | 120 credits |
New College Residency Requirement
A minimum of 12 upper-division credit hours used toward the major requirements must be taken from the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences. When selecting courses, the college offering the course can be identified by viewing the course details in Class Search.
Psychology Core
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 230 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| PSY 290 | Research Methods | 4 |
| Total Psychology Core | 10 credits | |
Psychology Electives - Psychology Electives:
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Psychology Electives - Upper Division Psychology Electives:
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Psychology Electives - Upper Division Cognitive Science Electives:
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Psychology Electives - Upper Division Social and Developmental Psychology Electives:
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| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 315 | Personality Theory and Research | 3 |
| PSY 341 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 350 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 366 | Psychological Disorders | 3 |
| PSY 441 | Cognitive Development | |
| PSY 443 | Child and Adolescent Psychological Disorders | |
| Total | 6 credits | |
New College Proficiency - Global and Civic Engagement
Upper Division Global and Civic Engagement Requirement: satisfied through completion of six credits of upper-division courses with a Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI) or Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI) designation, in addition to the courses used to meet the university general studies requirements; or completion of three credits from an ASU-approved global education program. Adjustment to upper-division and elective hours is required if a lower-division global education course is used. 6 - 3 credit hours
Interdisciplinary Requirements - Complete one of the following:
Interdisciplinary Requirements
Psychology Related Area Electives ASB Elective COM Elective JHR Elective POS Elective PSY Elective SBS Elective SOC Elective 9 credit hours
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAT 119 or MAT 170 | Finite Mathematics or Precalculus | 3 |
| Total Interdisciplinary Requirements | 3 credits | |
ASU 101 or College-Specific First-Year Seminar
ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NEW 101 or IAS 300 | The ASU New College Experience or Career Strategies and Personal Resilience | 1-3 |
First-Year Composition
All baccalaureate degree students must fulfill university graduation requirements, including a minimum of 120 credit hours, with at least 45 credit hours in upper-division courses. All undergraduate students must complete General Studies requirements. Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in first mathematics course. Students should work with their academic advisor, and consider course prerequisites, in order to complete all degree requirements in four years. For student resources, including academic advising appointment scheduling, forms and policies, internship information, involvement or research opportunities, and more, visit New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences homepage. Students interested in pursuing health-related professional and graduate programs including Pre-Health 101 Workshops and Pre-Health Advising should explore pre-health resources. Students interested in pursuing law-related professional and graduate programs should explore pre-law resources. Career preparation resources are available through Career Services.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 | First-Year Composition | |
| ENG 102 | First-Year Composition | |
| ENG 105 | Advanced First-Year Composition | |
| ENG 107 | First-Year Composition | |
| ENG 108 | First-Year Composition | |
| Total First-Year Composition | 6 credits | |
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