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2025-2026 UH Mānoa Catalog
Psychology, BS
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Admissions: Min. Criteria
Process: Declaration
Min. Total Credits: 120 (96 in core & major + 24 in electives)
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UHM General Education Core Requirements
Written Communication (FW)
(3 credits) Quantitative Reasoning (FQ)
Note: This requirement changed in Fall 2018. If you entered the UH System prior to that, please see your college/school advisor. Global and Multicultural Perspectives (FG)
(FGA, FGB, FGC; 6 credits) - Group A (FGA) courses cover the time period prehistory to 1500
- Group B (FGB) courses cover the time period 1500 to modern times
- Group C (FGC) courses cover the time period prehistory to modern times
Diversification
* See degree, college and major requirements for courses that can also fulfill these. Arts (DA), Humanities (DH), and Literatures (DL)
(6 credits from 2 categories) - Arts (DA*)
- Humanities (DH*)
- Literatures (DL*)
Laboratory (science) (DY)
UHM Graduation Requirements
Focus
**The STAR Degree Check indicates Focus classes by “E,” “H,” “O,” and “W.” Class Availability indicates Focus sections with “ETH,” “HAP,” “OC,” and “WI.” Hawaiian, Asian, and Pacific Issues (H)
(H or HAP**; 1 course, any level) Contemporary Ethical Issues (E)
(E or ETH**; 1 course, 300- or 400-level) Oral Communication (O)
(O or OC**; 1 course, 300- or 400-level) Writing Intensive (W)
(W or WI**; 5 courses, at least two of which are at the 300- or 400-level) Hawaiian Or Second Language (HSL)
Credit Minimums
- 120 total applicable
- 30 UH Mānoa credits
- 45 upper division (300+ level) credits
Grade Point Average
- 2.0 cumulative or higher (Note: Other GPAs may be required.)
- Good academic standing
Bachelor of Science Requirements
Refer to major requirements for the specific courses that satisfy these requirements. - Calculus I
- Calculus II
- Chemistry I with lab
- Chemistry II with lab
- Physics I with lab
- Physics II with lab
Credit Maximums
- 8 KRS activity
- 9 Directed Reading / Research
- 12 Practicum / Internship
Note
This was prepared to provide information and does not constitute a contract. See below for major requirements. Meet regularly with your major advisor. Major Requirements for BS in Psychology
- Admission: Complete PSY 100 , PSY 212 , PSY 225 /SOCS 225 with ‘C’ or higher. Attend a PSY major meeting.
- Application: NA
- Min. major credits: 43 (21 earned at UHM)
- Min. entry GPA: 2.5 GPA in the major
- Min. exit GPA: 2.5 GPA in the major
- Min. C grade (not C-) in courses
Pre-Psychology Requirements (9 credits)
BS Psychology Requirements (min. 34 credits)
A total of 21 credits of 300+ coursework in PSY is required. One course from three of four psychology foundation areas
except for courses numbered 4X9: Social or Personality:
PSY X5X/PSY X6X Clinical or Community:
PSY X7X/PSY X8X 4-Year Plan
This is a sample academic plan. Students should meet with an academic advisor prior to registration to formulate their own plan. Spring
- PSY 300+ Credits: 3
- PSY 4X9 Credits: 3
- HSL 202 Credits: 3
- DA/DH/DL Credits: 3
- DA/DH/DL Credits: 3
Total Credits 120
Notes: This major has credit restrictions- please see program requirements. Students must incorporate all focus requirements into this plan.
Focus designations (i.e., W, E, O, H) are CRN specific & semester specific. Minimum 45 upper division (300+ course) credits are required.
Students must take placement exams to be able to register for CHEM 161 and MATH 215 or MATH 241 |
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