BA: Psychology 2020-2021

The Mission of the Psychology Program of California State University Channel Islands is to provide outstanding academic training in Psychology through a variety of approaches and perspectives.

Two Year Academic Roadmap

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  • Fall Junior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    PsychologyPSY 300Psychological Research and Statistical Methods I4Prerequisite: Statistics equivalent to PSY 202Major & GWAR
    PsychologyPSY 310History and Systems of Psychology3Major
    PsychologyPSY 313Clinical and Abnormal Psychology3Major
    PsychologyMajor ElectiveUpper Division3Recommend choosing from: PSY 337, 340, 344, 346, 43, 445 to double count with UDGE-DMajor Elective & Upper Division GEUDGE-D (Social Sciences)
    US History, POLS 150 (whichever remains unmet), Minor or Free ElectiveUS History, POLS 150 or Student ChoiceU.S. History, American Political Institutions, Upper Division3American Institutions Requirement, GE, Free Elective

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    Milestones

    • Start taking Upper Division GE requirements.
    • Complete PSY 300: Psychological Research and Statistical Methods I during Fall semester & PSY 301; Psychological Research and Statistical Methods II during Spring semester.
    • Avoid taking more than one 4-unit course per semester, if possible.
    • Meet with a Psychology Program Advisor to discuss requirements and career options.
    • Consider taking a PSY 490 Special Topics course to explore unique areas in Psychology. Example topics include: Careers in Psychology.
    • Get to know the Psychology faculty and their research areas so you can join in their research after finishing PSY 301.
    • Explore internship opportunities. You may receive course credit through PSY 492.

    Spring Junior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    PsychologyPSY 301Psychological Research & Statistical Methods II4Major
    PsychologyPSY 317Theories of Personality3Major

    Psychology

    		Major ElectiveUpper Division3Student ChoiceMajor Elective

    Upper Division General Education-C

    		Student ChoiceArts & Humanities3Recommend PSY 338 to double count with UDGE-CUpper Division GE (& Major Elective with PSY 338)UDGE-C
    Language or Free ElectiveStudent ChoiceUpper Division3If Language course is not needed, take a free elective or any course to fulfill a minor.Other (Language Requirement), Free Elective

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    Milestones

    • Avoid taking more than one 4-unit course per semester, if possible
    • Research career options and graduate school options
    • If graduate school is an option, make a list of possible programs, application deadlines and application requirements
    • Study for the GRE and take the GRE during the summer if it is required for application

  • Fall Senior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    PsychologyPSY 312Social Psychology3Major
    PsychologyPSY 314Behavioral Neuroscience4Major
    PsychologyMajor ElectiveUpper Division3Student ChoiceMajor Elective
    General EducationStudent ChoiceScientific Inquiry & Quantitative Reasoning3Upper Division GEUDGE-B
    Free ElectiveStudent ChoiceUpper Division3Other (Unit Requirement), Free Elective

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    Milestones

    • Consider completing an internship or participating in a faculty-led research project.
    • Consider taking a special topics course to explore unique areas of Psychology.
    • Attend Grad Fest.
    • Complete a graduation check with an Academic Advisor.

    Spring Senior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    PsychologyPSY 318Learning, Cognition and Perception4Major
    PsychologyMajor ElectiveUpper Division3Student ChoiceMajor Elective
    Multicultural Perspectives (if unmet) or Free ElectiveStudent ChoiceStudent Choice3PSY 344 meets Multicultural requirement.Multicultural Perspectives (& Major Elective with PSY 344), or unit requirement for free elective
    Free ElectiveStudent ChoiceUpper Division2-3Other (Unit Requirement), Free Elective

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    Milestones

    • Consider completing an internship or participating in a faculty-led research project
    • Consider taking a special topics course to explore unique areas of Psychology
    • Attend Grad Fest
    • Complete a graduation check with an Academic Advisor
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