Psychology 10th Class
Asia Jordan
Use this checklist to guide you in preparing a successful request for approval of your major plan. It is intended to help you plan, but you are also welcome to seek advice from faculty members in the department for assistance in designing an effective and satisfying major. When you are ready to declare your Psychology major, follow the instructions from the Registrar's Office. If you have questions about the major requirements or your major plan, please contact Professor Ann Clark, Chair of the PBS Undergraduate Committee.
Students in the class of 2025 and earlier: The Psychology major cannot be modified with any other major. However, students can petition to modify another major with psychology (e.g. Biology modified with Psychology) if the major forms a unified and coherent whole, as approved by the Chair of the Departmental Undergraduate Committee.
Students in the class of 2026 and later: The Psychology major cannot be modified. This includes both modified majors in which psychology is the primary component (e.g., Psychology Modified with Economics) and those in which it is the secondary component (e.g., Economics Modified with Psychology). Students who seek to modify a major in another department with courses in psychology may do so by using the option of a modified major without indication of the secondary department (e.g. Economics Modified). Students who wish to have a more substantial study of psychology noted on their transcript are encouraged to declare a Psychology minor.
A diverse and inclusive intellectual community is critical to an exceptional education, scholarly innovation, and human creativity. The Faculty of Arts and Sciences is committed to actions and investments that foster welcoming environments where everyone feels empowered to achieve their greatest potential for learning, teaching, researching, and creating. Details of current action plans can be found in the Arts and Sciences Diversity and Inclusion Reports and Plans and the institution-wide strategic plan Toward Equity: Aligning Action and Accountability.
High school psychology is an elective course that aims to give students an understanding of human behavior. Psychology classes for high school students typically cover several important aspects such as the history of psychology, research methods, classification and treatment of disorders, and more.
There are many reasons to study high school psychology. In addition to gaining a number of social and emotional learning skills that promote positive mental health, a high school psychology curriculum helps students academically by teaching them important research skills.
The concepts covered in a high school psychology curriculum also help students deal with and process feelings they are experiencing as they pertain to their own identity, relationships, and so much more.
As they learn about human development, different personality types, and social interactions, students are able to better understand a number of behaviors and emotions, and why people (including themselves) think the way they do and why they make certain decisions.
Students typically begin a high school psychology course with an introduction to psychology as well as background information on research methods. Throughout the course, high schoolers will learn about foundational ideas and theories as they analyze human growth and development, the various aspects of learning and intelligence, personality, and behavior.
Students will explore the nature of being human and learn to identify various disorders as well as discuss risk factors and treatments for each one. High school students will also delve into the science of human interactions by exploring topics such as socialization, individual interactions, and group behaviors.
If you plan on being a research psychologist, classes in statistics, writing, and research methods would prove particularly useful. On the other hand, if you're thinking of a career in mental health, courses in biology and health sciences might be the most beneficial.
Online psychology courses are offered by many colleges and universities. Taking college-level psychology courses can satisfy your interest as well as help provide the education needed for a career in this field.
Elective courses are an excellent way to learn more about new subjects and broaden your education, so spend some time browsing through your school's course catalog to familiarize yourself with what is available.
There is no single "best course" when studying psychology as they can all contribute to your understanding of this expansive field. Instead, it is more a matter of which area of psychology you'd like to specialize in or the branch of psychology that interests you most.
If you want to major in psychology, it can be helpful to study subjects such as life and social sciences, math, and communication. Taking these types of courses in high school can help better prepare you for a psychology career.
If you have a passion for psychology, you might find a career in this field satisfying. Some psychology professionals enjoy working one-on-one with people with mental illness or mental health issues. Others like the research side of psychology, seeking to understand more about how we think, feel, and behave.
There is no one-size-fits-all-answer to this question. Some people may find psychology courses more difficult than others. Or they may find a specific psychology subject harder to understand. If you have an interest in psychology, learning about this topic can still be enjoyable, even if it takes a bit more mental effort.
All students declaring a major in Psychology must complete a minimum of 70 units of course work in Psychology, 60 of which must be taken in the Department of Psychology. The remaining 10 units can be taken outside of the Department but must be pre-approved by your faculty advisor or petitioned through Student Services.
All courses taken towards the 70-unit requirement must be taken for a letter grade of C- or better, except for courses offered only on a S/NC (Satisfactory/No Credit) basis. Students who are double majoring or completing a minor degree in another department may not overlap (double-count) courses, unless the overlapping courses constitute introductory skill requirements, such as PSYCH 10.
The remaining unit requirements can be fulfilled through elective PSYCH courses. An elective Psychology course is any PSYCH course (excluding independent study, research and practicum). There are also three cognate courses from other departments that count as PSYCH courses, not outside units. These courses are: BIO 150, PSYC 135, and PSYC 139 (all other PSYC courses count as outside units). Students may count up to 10 units of psychology research (PSYCH 195 and 198), independent study (PSYCH 194), and teaching practica (PSYCH 182 and 281) toward the Psychology major. Students who are teaching assistants for a Psychology course or who are enrolled in the senior Honors Program are allowed up to 15 units in independent study and research. Any units beyond these limits may be counted toward the 180 units required for graduation.
Stanford's Psychology One is designed for students who may major or minor in Psychology and has also been carefully crafted to serve as an important contribution to any liberal arts education. For this reason, the Department does not accept AP credit towards the major or minor requirements.
Pathways are for students to use as a resource and advising tool within the major. While these pathways are not declared in Axess, they are meant to give students a list of available classes to take in a certain area if they choose as they progress through the major.
Psychology-Counseling 1 (CSU-T) - Introduction to Psychology-Counseling in a Multicultural Environment: Introduction to psychology-counseling theory, skills, techniques, and processes in working with individuals and/or groups. Multiculturalism in American society. Emphasis placed on issues and processes of a minority majority environment. Includes review of demographics, social services, community agencies, and intervention programs. Fundamental counseling techniques, counseling theory and socio-cultural issues related to working in the service provider role.
Psychology-Counseling 2 (CSU-T) - Introduction to Case Management for Human Services: Introduction to case management theory, models and techniques. Multicultural issues affecting case management theory. Emphasis placed on case management philosophy, ethical issues, concepts and practices. Analysis of needs, documentation and confidentiality and individualized consumer plan development. Analysis of inter-agency collaboration. Includes issues of monitoring an ongoing case management plan and maintaining consumer commitment to plan success. Designed to provide students with knowledge in case management theory implementation for Human Service, Social Work and/or Mental Health.
Psychology-Counseling 3 (CSU-T) - Drugs, Recovery and Prevention in Modern Society: Introductory course in the epidemiology and toxicology of substance abuse and addiction and their effects on individuals and society at large. Basic terminology used in alcohol, psychoactive drugs and other related addiction terms will be covered. Definitions and side effects of licit and illicit drugs, pharmacologic, neurologic and physiologic effects of addictive substances will be examined. Analyze theories of socioeconomic and political ramifications of the drug industry. Investigate current models of prevention, treatment planning, recovery, local resources and client monitoring.
Psychology-Counseling 4 (CSU-T, UC-T) - Multiethnic/Cultural Communication: Exploration of intercultural and interethnic communication behavior of individuals in relationships and/or groups, personal identity formation in the American context, historical development of culturally influenced communication styles, and evolution of new, American inter- and intra-group communication. Will examine social science research models, including single subject case study, in three (3) of the five (5) following groups: African-Americans, Asian-Americans, Native/Indigenous Americans, Pacific Islander-Americans, Hispanic-Americans. Students will attend Bay Area cultural events.
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