Requirements Checklist

Download the major requirements checklist (PDF)

Declaring a Psychology Major

To start the major, PSYC 1a should be taken no later than the sophomore year. We strongly encourage majors to take PSYC 51a (Statistics) and PSYC 52a (Research Methods and Laboratory in Psychology) in their sophomore year and no later than their junior year. Both courses require advance registration with the department two weeks prior to the university’s preregistration period. Many advanced seminars require these two courses as prerequisites.

1. Pick up a Declaration Form in the Office of Academic Services (Usdan Student Center, Room 130) or in the psychology office.

2. As an aide to complete the Declaration Form, it will be helpful to use the checklist (PDF) to assure that all requirements are understood and listed.

3. Bring the completed forms to the undergraduate advising head's office hours.

4. After meeting with the undergraduate advising head, you will be asked to bring your signed and approved Declaration Form to the psychology office (Brown 125) and meet with Evelyn Caira, the undergraduate academic coordinator. She will assign you a psychology faculty member as your advisor.

5. The department will keep the white and yellow copies of the Declaration Form, and you will keep the pink copy for your records.