Psychological Sciences offers a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) plan of study. At least one “W” course is required within the major and that typically would be PSYC 2100WQ Principles of Research in Psychology.  

Locations

• Avery Point Campus
• Hartford Campus
• Stamford Campus
• Storrs Campus
• Waterbury Campus

Modality

• In Person

Requirements

A maximum of ten 2000+ level transfer credits in psychology may be used toward the major requirements. A maximum of three credits of either 3889 or 3899 (not both) may be used toward the major requirements. PSYC 3880 Field Experience as an S/U course may not be used to fulfill any major requirement . 

PSYC 5000+ graduate level courses may be used to fulfill requirements in Group One (three credits maximum), Two (three credits maximum) and Three (six credits maximum) for a maximum of four graduate courses (up to 12 credits) toward the undergraduate major with the approval of the Department Head. 

Course List

Course	Title	Credits
Required Goup		10-11
PSYC 1100	General Psychology I
PSYC 1101	General Psychology II
or PSYC 1103	General Psychology II (Enhanced)
PSYC 2100WQ	Principles of Research in Psychology
Group One Courses: Social, Developmental, Clinical, and I/O Core Courses
PSYC 2101	Introduction to Multicultural Psychology	3
PSYC 2300	Psychological Disorders	3
PSYC 2301	The Study of Personality	3
PSYC 2400	Developmental Psychology	3
PSYC 2600	Industrial/Organizational Psychology	3
PSYC 2700	Social Psychology	3
Group Two: Perception, Cognitive and Neuroscience Core Courses
PSYC 2200	Physiological Psychology	3
PSYC 2209	Learning and Memory: From Brain to Behavior	3
PSYC 2500	Learning	3
PSYC 2501	Cognitive Psychology	3
PSYC 3201	Animal Behavior	3
PSYC 3500	The Psychology of Language	3
PSYC 3501	Sensation and Perception	3
Group Three: Depth Courses
PSYC 2110	Psychology of Human Sexuality	3
PSYC 2201	Drugs And Behavior	3
PSYC 2208	Sensory Systems Neuroscience	3
PSYC 2502	Science of Learning and Art of Scientific Communication	3
PSYC 2701	Social Psychology of Multiculturalism	3
PSYC 3100/3100W	The History and Systems of Psychology	3
PSYC 3101	Psychological Testing	3
PSYC 3102	Psychology of Women	3
PSYC 3104E	Environmental Psychology	3
PSYC 3105	Health Psychology	3
PSYC 3106	Black Psychology	3
PSYC 3107	Latinx Psychology	3
PSYC 3241	Motivation and Emotion	3
PSYC 3270	Current Topics in Behavioral Neuroscience	3
PSYC 3300	Abnormal Child Psychology	3
PSYC 3301	Introduction to Clinical Psychology	3
PSYC 3370W	Current Topics in Clinical Psychology	3
PSYC 3405	Social Development	3
PSYC 3440	Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience	3
PSYC 3470/3470W	Current Topics in Developmental Psychology	3
PSYC 3502	Psychology of Consciousness	3
PSYC 3503	Computer Modeling of Cognitive Processes	3
PSYC 3600	Social-Organizational Psychology	3
PSYC 3601	Human Factors Design	3
PSYC 3644	Occupational Health Psychology	3
PSYC 3770/3770W	Current Topics in Social Psychology	3
PSYC 3771	Prejudice and Conflict	3
PSYC 3883	Foreign Study	1-6
PSYC 3884	Seminar in Psychology	3
PSYC 3885	Special Topics (or any other PSYC 2000+ level course not listed in Group One, Two, Four or Five. )	1-6
Group Four: Lab Courses
PSYC 3250W	Laboratory in Animal Behavior and Learning	3
PSYC 3251	Laboratory in Physiological Psychology	3
PSYC 3252	Drugs and Behavior Laboratory	3
PSYC 3253	Sensory Neuroscience Laboratory	3
PSYC 3450W	Laboratory in Developmental Psychology	4
PSYC 3550W	Laboratory in Cognition	3
PSYC 3552	Laboratory in Sensation and Perception	3
PSYC 3750/3750W	Laboratory in Social Psychology	3
Group Five: Experiential Courses
PSYC 3889	Undergraduate Research	1-6
PSYC 3899	Independent Study	1-6
PSYC 4197W	Senior Thesis in Psychology	3
Related Group:
Students must complete an additional 12 credits of coursework outside of Psychological Sciences at the 2000 level or above. The department maintains a list of courses pre-approved as satisfying the related requirement (see the department website).		12

Learning Objectives

1. In order to graduate with a BA/BS in Psychological Sciences from the University of Connecticut, students will be able to build a knowledge base about psychology.
2. In order to graduate with a BA/BS in Psychological Sciences from the University of Connecticut, students will be able to conduct a research study that measures a psychological construct.
3. In order to graduate with a BA/BS in Psychological Sciences from the University of Connecticut, students will be able to act with ethical and social responsibility.
4. In order to graduate with a BA/BS in Psychological Sciences from the University of Connecticut, students will be able to compose well supported explanations of psychological concepts.
5. In order to graduate with a BA/BS in Psychological Sciences from the University of Connecticut, students will be able to utilize psychological concepts to develop meaningful direction for life after graduation.
6. In order to graduate with a BA/BS in Psychological Sciences from the University of Connecticut, students will be able to apply their knowledge of psychology to a variety of domains.
7. In order to graduate with a BS in Psychological Sciences from the University of Connecticut, students will be able to interpret, design, and conduct basic psychological research in field, applied, or laboratory settings.

Accelerated Psychological Sciences MS

An accelerated M.S. is available to UConn undergraduates with research experience (e.g., PSYC 3889, PSYC 3899) with concentration in:

• Developmental Psychology
• Ecological Psychology
• Industrial and Organizational Psychology
• Integrated Psychology
• Language and Cognition
• Neuroscience
• Social Psychology

Interested applicants should discuss this program with faculty mentors prior to application.

Students in the accelerated M.S. program may use up to twelve credits of graduate level courses toward both the undergraduate and M.S. plans of study. 

Students in the Accelerated M.S. program can choose to complete a Plan A (Thesis) Master’s or a Plan B Master’s. This decision is up to the discretion of the major advisor.