Psychology
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About the track
Possible UC Degrees
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Bachelor Science in Psychology
Overview
The University of Cincinnati’s undergraduate psychology program explores how we think, feel, and act—blending scientific research with real-world applications to understand human behavior. The program offers both a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science, allowing flexibility to focus on research or applied psychology. Students gain a strong foundation in research methods, statistics, and core psychological theory, while also engaging in hands-on experiences like internships, co-ops, and faculty-led research in areas such as Clinical Psychology, Cognition, Action and Perception (CAP), and Community and Organizational Research for Action (CORA). First-year students benefit from learning communities, mentoring, and a supportive academic environment that prepares them for careers or graduate study in a wide range of fields.
Potential career paths
- Clinical Psychology
- Community Outreach Coordinator
- Behavioral Health Technician
- Rehabilitation Specialist
- Human Resources
- School Psychology
- Research Psychology
Coursework
| UC course | Course # | Credits | Meets high school requirement* |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Composition | ENGL 1001 | 3 | English |
| Foundations of Quantitative Reasoning | MATH 1008 | 3 | Math |
| Introduction to Psychology + Laboratory | PSYC 1001 + PSYC 1001L | 3 + 1 | Social Studies |
| GE: Social and Behavioral Sciences (Non-PSYC subject)^ | 3 | Social Studies | |
| GE: Natural Sciences^ | 3 | Science | |
| Total possible credits | 16 | ||
| UC course | Course # | Credits | Meets high school requirement* |
|---|---|---|---|
| -Choose A, B, C, or D | |||
| A) Social Psychology | PSYC 2015 | 3 | Social Studies |
| B) Developmental Psychology | PSYC 2040 | 3 | Social Studies |
| C) Fundamentals of Psychopathology | PSYC 2051 | 3 | Social Studies |
| D) Personality | PSYC 2053 | 3 | Social Studies |
| Foreign Language | 3 - 5 | Foreign Language | |
| -Choose E, F, or G | |||
| E) Introduction to Cognitive Psychology | PSYC 2020 | 3 | Social Studies |
| F) Sensation and Perception | PSYC 2030 | 3 | Social Studies |
| G) Psychobiology | PSYC 2070 | 3 | Social Studies |
| GE- Arts and Humanities/ Civility and Democracy ^ | 3 | - | |
| GE- Arts and Humanities (Non-HIST subject) ^ | 3 | - | |
| Total Possible Credits | 15 - 17 |
* Credit applicability is at the discretion of your high school and cannot be determined by UC.
^ Your UC advisor will help you select courses that satisfy the GE (General Education) requirement.