The following tables illustrate a sample plan for the B.A. in Psychology. Each table lists the courses with number of units (in parenthesis), and indicates general education area [in brackets] when applicable. Notes about specific courses are listed at the bottom of the page.
For Students Entering Sonoma State as Freshmen:
| Fall Semester (14 Units) | Spring Semester (15 Units) |
|---|---|
| PSY 250 (3)1 | PSY Elective (4) |
| GE Courses (11 units total) | GE Courses (11 units total) |
| Fall Semester (14 Units) | Spring Semester (16 Units) |
|---|---|
| PSY 270 (4) | PSY 280 (4) |
| MATH 165 (4) or ECON 217 (4) or BUS 211 (4) | GE Courses (12 units total) |
| GE Courses (6 units total) |
| Fall Semester (16 Units) | Spring Semester (15 Units) |
|---|---|
| PSY Breadth Area Requirement (4) | PSY Breadth Area Requirement (4) |
| PSY Breadth Area Requirement (4) | PSY Elective (4) |
| PSY Breadth Area Requirement (4) | PSY Elective (4) |
| PSY Elective (4) | Upper Division GE (3) |
| Take WEPT Test |
| Fall Semester (15 Units) | Spring Semester (15 Units) |
|---|---|
| PSY Elective (4) | Elective (4) |
| Elective (4) | Elective (4) |
| Upper Division GE (3) | Upper Division GE (3) |
| PSY 499 (4) | PSY Elective (4) |
Total Semester Units: 120
Notes:
- Or a score of 3 on the AP Psychology Exam
For Transfer Students:
| Fall Semester (15-18 Units) | Spring Semester (15-18 Units) |
|---|---|
| PSY 270 (4) | PSY 280 (4) |
| PSY Breadth Area Requirement (4) | PSY Breadth Area Requirement (4) |
| PSY Breadth Area Requirement (4) | PSY Breadth Area Requirement (4) |
| Upper Division GE (3) | Upper Division GE (3) |
| Fall Semester (15-18 Units) | Spring Semester (15-18 Units) |
|---|---|
| PSY Elective (4) | PSY Elective (4) |
| PSY Elective (4) | PSY Elective (4) |
| PSY Elective (4) | PSY Elective (4) |
| Upper Division GE (3) | Elective (3) |
| Elective (3) | File for graduation |
| Take WEPT test |
Total Semester Units: 60