BA: Psychology 2022-2023

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.

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Two Year Academic Roadmap

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  • Fall Junior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories

    PSY

    300

    Psychological Research and Statistical Methods I

    		4Major & GWAR
    PSY310History and Systems of Psychology3Major
    PSY313Clinical and Abnormal Psychology3Major
    PSYStudent's ChoiceUpper Division PSY Major Elective3Recommended choosing from: PSY 337, 340, 344, 346, 436, 445 to double count with UDGE D
    See catalog for course titles & descriptions    		Major & GEUDGE-D
    POLS150American Political Institutions3If US Constitution/State & Local Gov't has been met change to Free Elective.OtherAIR: US Constitution/ State & Local Govt.

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    Milestones

    • Two year plan assumes Lower Division (LD) Major courses have been completed. If any LD courses remains incomplete, take these courses as soon as possible.
    • Complete PSY 300: Psychological Research and Statistical Methods I during Fall semester & PSY 301; Psychological Research and Statistical Methods II during Spring semester.
    • Consider taking PSY 490 special topics courses 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.
    • Meet w/ Graduate Studies Center
    • Meet w/ Career Development Services.

    Spring Junior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories

    PSY

    301

    Psychological Research & Statistical Methods II

    		4

    Major

    PSY

    317

    Theories of Personality

    		3

    Major

    PSY

    		Student's ChoiceUpper Division PSY Major Elective3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsMajor

    UDGE

    		Student's ChoiceUDGE B - Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEUDGE B
    HISTStudent's ChoiceUS History3Choose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275. CHS 350. If US HIST has been met change to Free Elective.OtherAIR: US History

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    Milestones

    • Two year plan assumes Lower Division (LD) Major courses have been completed. If any LD courses remains incomplete, take these courses as soon as possible.
    • 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 graduate school application
    • Discuss independent study research opportunities with Psychology faculty.

  • Fall Senior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    PSY312Social Psychology3Major
    PSY314Behavioral Neuroscience4Major
    PSYStudent's ChoiceUpper Division PSY Major Elective3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsMajor
    UDGE

    Student's Choice

    UDGE C: Arts and Humanities

    		3See catalog for course titles & descriptions
    Recommended: PSY 338, which double counts with PSY Major Elective and UDGE C.    		GEUDGE C
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective1Recommended: UNIV 300Other

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    Milestones

    • Apply for Graduation (Priority deadline – October 1st)
    • Meet w/ Academic Advisor for Grad Check
    • Meet w/ Graduate Studies Center
    • Meet w/ Career Development Services
    • As a Senior, it is recommended that you meet with your program faculty advisor at least once during your final year
    • Consider completing an internship or participating in a faculty-led research project

    Spring Senior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    PSYPSY 318Learning, Cognition, and Perception4Major
    PSYStudent's ChoiceUpper Division PSY Major Elective3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsMajor
    Graduation RequirementStudent's ChoiceLanguage3Units may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosen; if language has been met change to Free Elective.OtherLanguage
    Graduation RequirementStudent's ChoiceMulticultural Perspectives3If Multicultural Requirement has been met change to Free Elective.OtherMP
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective1Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.Other

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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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