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Psychology, B.A

Providing you with the depth of knowledge across the subfields of psychology to achieve a fulfilling career impacting society and the world through your understanding of human behavior.

The B.A. in Psychology program will offer you a robust academic journey exploring the various subfields of the discipline, with an emphasis on using scientific methods to understand human behavior, that will prepare you to succeed across a broad spectrum of professional fields and, if you choose, advocate for social change and social justice.

Empowering You to Excel in Your Chosen Profession

The program delivers breadth and depth of knowledge in regard to scientific research methods and data analysis, equipping you for graduate study in a variety of academic fields or to enter the workforce with practical skills in data collection methods and data analysis software programs that are valuable across many professional disciplines.

Alums of our program have been accepted into exceptional graduate programs at respected institutions throughout California and across the country, some of which include:

  • Eastern Kentucky University
  • Fresno State University
  • Loma Linda University
  • Palo Alto University
  • Sacramento State University
  • San Jose State University
  • Southern Illinois University
  • St. Mary’s College
  • UC Berkeley
  • UC Santa Barbara
  • UC Santa Cruz
  • University of Arizona
  • University of Connecticut
  • University of Delaware
  • University of Memphis
  • University of South Florida
  • University of Tulsa
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Psychology, B.A.

Through engaging, project-based learning; small classes with extensive individual guidance from faculty; distinctive research opportunities; and a comprehensive curriculum that examines the five subfields of psychology; the program offers ideal preparation for graduate school or to launch your career with a broad and deep understanding of human behavior.

 

Educational Objectives

Our project-based learning approach will provide you with a range of opportunities to apply what you’ve learned to real-world problems and issues, positioning you to develop essential, practical skill sets.

Our small class sizes and personalized instruction create a collaborative learning environment where you’ll be supported and develop meaningful relationships with faculty and fellow students.

Our focus on independent and collaborative research will open the doors to hands-on learning opportunities not typically found at the undergraduate level, enabling you to work alongside faculty and even present research findings at professional conferences.

Our integration of the five subfields of psychology, including biological psychology, clinical psychology, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, and social psychology, will add breadth and depth to your understanding of human behavior.

Complete all of the following lower-division core courses. (must be completed before moving on to upper-division courses)

 

Complete one of the following course combinations:

 

 

Complete all of the following courses:

 

Complete one course/course combination in each of the following five areas:

Area 1: Biological Psychology

 

 

Area 2: Clinical Psychology

 

 

 

Area 3: Cognitive Psychology

 

 

 

 

 

Area 4: Developmental Psychology

Please note: Some HDFS course options have additional pre-requisites

 

 

Area 5: Social Psychology

 

The program is highly focused on social inequality and injustice, and our students regularly engage in service-learning opportunities to deepen their understanding of social, cultural, and civic aspects related to personal and professional identities.

Some of our service activities include refurbishing computers and making them available for low-income families for almost no cost, teaching community members how to use software to bridge the digital divide for underprivileged communities, creating digital marketing and ecommerce sites for small businesses and local farmers, and helping local schools secure and stabilize their computing networks.

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Questions? We’re Here to Help!

Don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions you have about the Psychology program.

Our experienced and supportive admissions staff is here to provide all the individualized guidance you need.

Study Psychology in an inspiring coastal environment where we are truly committed to mentorship and an engaging student experience.