Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

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.