BA: Psychology 2021-2022

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 & Graduation Requirement
    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 Institutions3American Institutions Requirement, or unit requirement

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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

    General Education

    		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 a Language course is not needed, take a free elective or any course to fulfill a minor.Language Requirement or free elective for unit requirement

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    Milestones

    • Avoid taking more than one 4-unit course per semester, if possible
    • Present your PSY 301 project at the annual Psychology Program Poster Session
    • 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
    • Discuss independent study research opportunities with Psychology faculty.

  • 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 PSY 490 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
    Free ElectiveStudent ChoiceUpper Division2-3Unit Requirement
    Multicultural Perspectives (if unmet) or Free ElectiveStudent ChoiceStudent Choice 3PSY 344 meets Multicultural requirement.Multicultural Perspectives (& Major Elective with PSY 344) or unit requirement for free elective

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    Milestones

    • Consider completing an internship or participating in a faculty-led research project
    • Consider taking a PSY 490 Special Topics course to explore unique areas of Psychology
    • Attend Grad Fest
    • Complete a graduation check with an Academic Advisor
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