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MAJORS
PSYCHOLOGY B.A.
The Psychology major is the most general of the three majors and offers both broad and in-depth coverage of the fundamental and traditional areas of psychology. It provides students with a strong foundation for postgraduate education in psychology and can serve as excellent background to prepare them for further training in such fields as law, education, government and public policy, business, and many of the health-related professions. Its basic liberal-arts orientation also provides excellent foundation for immediate postbaccalaureate careers in many areas, particularly ones in which an understanding of human behavior and its diversity of expression would be an asset.
- Psychology – Entering UCLA as a Freshman PDF
- Psychology – Entering UCLA as a Transfer PDF
- TRANSFER STUDENT NOTE: You must be admitted directly into this major. You will not be able to change into this major after admission. (UCLA Transfer Admissions Guide)
PSYCHOBIOLOGY B.S.
The Psychobiology major is designed for students who plan to go on to postgraduate work in physiological psychology, neuroscience, behavioral aspects of biology, or the health sciences. Psychobiology is the study of behavior from a biological perspective. It includes neural, experimental psychological, natural history, genetic, comparative/evolutionary, and developmental approaches to understanding human and animal behavior.
- Psychobiology – Entering UCLA as a Freshman PDF
- Psychobiology– Entering UCLA as a Transfer PDF
- TRANSFER STUDENT NOTE: Life science majors are required to complete extensive preparatory courses prior to transfer, therefore, you must be admitted directly into a life science major; you will not be able to change from a non-life science major into a life science major after admission to UCLA. (UCLA Transfer Admissions Guide)
COGNITIVE SCIENCE B.S.
The Cognitive Science major focuses on the study of intelligent systems, both real and artificial. While including a strong foundation in the traditional areas of psychology, the major is interdisciplinary in nature and emphasizes subject matter within cognitive psychology, computer science, mathematics, and related disciplines.
- Cognitive Science – Entering UCLA as a Freshman PDF
- Cognitive Science– Entering UCLA as a Transfer PDF
- TRANSFER STUDENT NOTE: You must be admitted directly into this major. You will not be able to change into this major after admission. (UCLA Transfer Admissions Guide)
MINORS
COGNITIVE SCIENCE
The Cognitive Science minor is designed to introduce students to cognitive science topics as addressed in a number of different disciplines, such as biology, computer science, engineering, linguistics, mathematics, philosophy, and psychology, while allowing them to pursue a more in-depth study of cognitive science topics within specific areas of their own choice.
The Undergraduate Council of the UCLA Academic Senate voted to suspend admissions to the Cognitive Science minor effective Fall Quarter 2021. Students currently in the minor or admitted prior to Fall 2021 and pursuing the minor are not affected by the admissions suspension.
APPLIED DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
The Applied Developmental Psychology (ADP) minor is designed to (1) provide a coherent, challenging academic program focused on investigating, understanding, and supporting the development of young children and their families, (2) teach undergraduate students how to apply theories, research methods, and research findings to practical concerns, and (3) prepare students to join or receive further training in various child-related professions.
SPECIALIZATION
COMPUTING SPECIALIZATION
The Specialization in Computing is a supplement to the Psychology, Psychobiology, and Cognitive Science majors. It provides an extensive education in computer science and an introduction to its applications in cognitive psychology and neuroscience.