There are three majors and two minors within the Psychology Department. There are several interdisciplinary minors related to Psychology. Please click on the links below to read about the requirements for each major or minor listed in the USC Catalogue 2023-2024. Below are major and minor requirement sheets to easily keep track of your progress. We also included sample course plan for each major you can use as a guide, however please consult with your academic advisor to ensure completion of all requirements.
Psychology Major Requirements
- Catalogue link: B.A. Psychology
- Psychology Degree Requirement Sheet
- Sample Course Plan: BA Psychology
Social Sciences with Emphasis in Psychology Major Requirements
- Catalogue link: B.A. Social Sciences with an Emphasis in Psychology
- Social Sciences with an Emphasis in Psychology Degree Requirement Sheet
- Sample Course Plan: BA Social Science (Emphasis in Psychology)
Cognitive Science Major Requirements
- Catalogue link: B.A. Cognitive Science
- Cognitive Science Degree Requirement Sheet (Fall 2023)
- Sample Course Plan: BA Cognitive Science
- Cognitive Science Degree Requirement Sheet (Fall 2022)
- Cognitive Science Degree Requirement Sheet (Fall 2021)
- Cognitive Science Degree Requirement Sheet (Fall 2016 to Summer 2018)
Minors within the Department of Psychology
- Catalogue link: Minor in Psychology
- Psychology Minor Requirement Sheet
- Catalogue link: Minor in Psychology and Law
- Psychology and Law Minor Requirement Sheet
Interdisciplinary Minors related to Psychology (Minors in other departments)
Minor requirements listed in the USC Catalogue 2023-2024
Many of our students combine their background in psychology within different areas of business, such as: consumer behavior, marketing, human resources, industrial organizational psychology, and public relations. Students also pursue other minors in various fields.
For questions about how to apply to the Minor in Consumer Behavior, please click here.
If you are interested in minors outside the Department of Psychology, please ask your Academic Advisor for a referral.
To see the catalogue listing of psychology courses, click here.
Psychology Course Syllabi Archive