University of Massachusetts Global BA Psychology
20212– 2023
Advising Information
College of the Canyons and University of Massachusetts Global
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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) 362-5873Financial 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/
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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) |
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. |
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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