Psychology Major Math Requirements

Your major does not require a specific math

But PSY 171 is recommend!

If PSY 171 does not seem like a good fit or it is full when it is time to enroll, you are eligible to take any Area 2 (math) class that we offer at SFSU. Typically, students who do not need a specific kind of math choose to take one of the Statistics based options, but if you feel more comfortable with Pre-Calculus or Calculus, that is also an option.

Step 4: For All Pathways

• The fourth page is regarding majors that require calculus, since your major does not require calculus, select the "No or Undecided" button then click the next arrow.
• The fifth page is regarding Business majors, since your major is not one of the Business majors, select  the "No or Undecided" button then click the next arrow.
• The sixth page is regarding majors that require statistics, since your major is not one of these majors, select  the "No or Undecided" then click the next arrow.
• The seventh page lists the three different versions of math that we offer.  
  • If you would like to take a Pre-Calculus/Calculus course, choose that button.
  • If you would like to take a Business Calculus course, choose that button.
  • If you would like to take a Statistic based or other math, choose that button.
• Once you have made your choice click the "submit my choice" button.
• Whichever choice you make, the next several pages are questions about your preferred learning style, read each questions carefully, click your selected preference, then click the next arrow.
• The final page will have a recommendation on which version of math you should take - this is just a recommendation based on your answers to the previous questions. 
  • It is up to you if you want to follow the recommendation or not. 
  • Click on the button that indicates the option you would prefer.
• Click on "Submit My Course Choice"