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University of Massachusetts Global BA Psychology

20212– 2023
Advising Information
College of the Canyons and University of Massachusetts Global

  • Psychology is concerned with the study of behavior and mental processes, and is a broad discipline involving pure science and practical application of social science.
    Professional level positions generally require a graduate degree, however bachelor’s degree holders can also find satisfying careers in a number of jobs.
    What are some careers I can pursue?
    Marriage, Family, Child Counselor*
    Teacher*
    Librarian*
    College or High School Counselor*
    Student Affairs Officer
    Probation Officer
    Drug Abuse Counselor
    Applied Behavior Analyst
    Sales
    Public Relations
    Human Resources

    *Higher level degree required
  • Sheri Veges, Academic Advisor, sheri.veges@umassglobal.edu
    University of Massachusetts Global at College of the Canyons
    26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd.
    Santa Clarita, CA 91355 UCEN 204F                    
    (661) 362-5873

    Financial Aid & Student Services
    (661) 362-5873 UCEN 204C

  • Students and COC advisors may use the Course Articulation Database to verify articulation: http://services.brandman.edu/studentservices/TransferCredit/

  • Application

    • Complete an application at www.brandman.edu (Select “Santa Clarita Campus”)
    • Application is completely free and available online
    • No application deadline, but it is highly recommended that students apply early in order to receive financial aid. 

    GPA and minimum credits

    • A minimum 2.0 GPA in transferable units
    • A minimum of 12 transferable credits

    Transcripts

    • Students need to submit all official transcripts from every college attended including AP test scores. Transcripts can be dropped off at the University of Massachusetts Global offices located in the University Center (204F or 204C) or mail transcripts to: University of Massachusetts Global 16355 Laguna Canyon Rd. Irvine, CA 92618

    Cost

    • Undergraduate: $500/credit
    • Military Undergraduate $250/credit

Bachelor of Arts Psychology

Term 2021-2022
Duration 1-1 1/2  years depending on transfer coursework
Costs Undergraduate Tuition: $500 per unit Technology Fee: $110 per session Application Fee: Free Graduation Fee: $150
Format Classes are offered as 8 week sessions
Scholarships College of the Canyons students receive 10% off tuition if they were enrolled at COC within the past year prior to enrollment at University of Massachusetts Global. Please complete the Scholarship Application.
Units Minimum 120 overall semester units required –of those, minimum 33 units will be taken at UMG for this program, additional units may be completed in transfer. Concurrent enrollment at UMG and COC is allowed. Actual numbers may vary- see advisor.
General Education CSU or IGETC certifications are accepted for general education requirements AREAS A-B

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS COC Course Equivalency Units
Area A-B General Education Requirements Met with full CSU or IGETC Certification

36

Area C  Liberal Education Foundation (6 units- 2 courses) COC Course Equivalency

6

LBSU 302 Information Fluency and Academic Integrity No course equivalency 

3

LBSU 304 Liberal Arts Core Foundations No course equivalency

3

MAJOR CORE REQUIREMENTS (30 credits- 10 courses)

COC Course Equivalency

33

PSYU 101 Intro to Psychology PSYCH 101

3

MATU 203 Intro to Statistics MATH 140, MATH 140H, PSYCH 104 or SOCI137

3

PSYU 306 Critical Thinking No course equivalency

3

PSYU 304 Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences PSYCH 103

3

PSYU 301 Scientific Writing in Behavioral and Social Sciences No course equivalency

3

PSYU 320 Human Development Across the Lifespan No course equivalency

3

PSYU 328 Abnormal Psychology PSYCH 240

3

PSYU 333 Physiological Psychology PSYCH 102

3

PSYU 336 Social Psychology PSYCH 109

3

PSYU 351 History & Systems of Psychology No course equivalency

3

PSYU 480 Psychology Capstone No course equivalency  

MAJOR CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS: (15 units- 5 courses)
Choose one Concentration Area or Select the GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY Concentration (15 units in Upper Division Psychology Electives)
Pre-Clinical Psychology, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Child Psychology, Community Psychology

COC Students select GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY to maximize on-campus scheduling and to ensure only 10 courses are taken. BU has a 30 unit residency requirement. 

 

GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY CONCENTRATION

COC Course Equivalency 15
PSYU 300-400  ELECTIVE Select one @COC (PSYCH 225, 126 or 230)

3

PSYU 300-400  ELECTIVE No course equivalency

3

PSYU 300-400  ELECTIVE No course equivalency

3

PSYU 300-400  ELECTIVE No course equivalency

3

PSYU 300-400  ELECTIVE

No course equivalency

3

Total Units Required at Brandman (30 units- 10 courses)

With the help of an advisor and based on the student’s articulation at the time of admission, the student may elect to take only 10 courses at UMG.

90 Total Units Accepted in Transfer from COC

Units include GE requirements and any Free Elective Courses needed to reach the 120 unit requirement 

Total Units Required (Minimum) 120