The Psychology major prepares graduates for employment in social service careers, and for graduate study in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, and Anthropology.
Students select at least one of the following concentration areas within the major:
- Christian Behavioral Science
- Life-Span Development
- Research in Psychology
- Social Work
- General Behavioral Science
- General Psychology
Students are encouraged to pursue a complimentary minor. Students may complete a double major in Psychology and Sociology by substituting overlapping courses. Psychology majors may also complete a Sociology or Christian Behavioral Science minor.
Traditional Program Requirements
Psychology Major (44 units) BA
Lower Division Requirements
PSY 213 General Psychology
Methodology Requirements
BEH 250 Professional Reading handwriting in the Behavioral Science
BEH 333 Epistemology handwork
BEH 383 Statistical Techniques in Behavioral Science with SPSS
BEH 385 Methods of Research with SPSS
Upper Division Requirements
PSY 301 History and Systems of Psychology
PSY 320 Life-Span Development
PSY 322 Theories of Personality
PSY 325 Tests and Measurements
PSY 328 Cognitive Psychology
PSY 346 Abnormal Psychology
PSY 422 Theories of Counseling
PSY 473 Psychophysiology
Three (3) additional upper division units in psychology
Optional Concentrations* (12 units)
Students can earn a concentration in the following areas by completing the certificate requirements**: Anthropology, Christian Behavioral Science, Cognitive Psychology, Diversity, Life Span Development, Religion and Behavior, or Social Work.
*Each optional concentration requires the completion of twelve (12) distinct units beyond the major.
**Certificate requirements are located in the Academic Program section of the catalog by certificate title.
This page was updated on March 21, 2011.