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.

Four Year Academic Roadmap

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  • Fall Freshman

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    PSY100Introduction to Psychology3Major & GED
    MATH/PSY202Biostatistics3MATH/PSY 202 is the required Math course by major. Please check Math Milestone via your Student Center to verify if you need an additional support course. Major & GEB4
    GEStudent's ChoiceA2 - Written Communication3

    Please check English Milestone via your Student Center to verify if you need an additional support course.

    If your milestone requires ENGL 102, take ENGL 102 in place of ENGL 105

    ENGL 102 meets GE: E

    		GE

    A2

    GEStudent's ChoiceA1 - Oral Communication3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEA1
    GEStudent's ChoiceC1 - Arts, Cinema, Dance, Music, Theatre3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEC1

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    Milestones

    • Complete required Math and English courses
    • Complete PSY 100
    • Schedule an appointment with a Peer Advisor or Academic Advisor in the Academic Advising Center
    • Attend Major Fair (First Week of October)

    Spring Freshman

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    GEStudent's ChoiceA2 - Written Communication3

    If you completed ENGL 105 your first semester take a free elective.

    Free elective fulfills unit requirements

    		GEA2
    GEStudent's ChoiceA3 - Critical Thinking3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEA3
    GEStudent's ChoiceB1 - Physical Sciences3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEB1/B3
    GEStudent's ChoiceF - Ethnic Studies3

    See catalog for course titles & descriptions. Also fulfills Multicultural Perspectives Requirement.

    		GEF
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3

    Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.

    		Other

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    Milestones

    • Complete required English course
    • Complete GE Area A
    • Form a study group and work on developing effective study skills Top 10 Study Skills

  • Fall Sophomore

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    PSY213Developmental Psychology3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsMajor & GEE
    GEStudent's ChoiceLanguage3Units may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosen. Also double-counts with GE:C2GELanguage
    POLS150American Political Institutions3Also double-counts with GE:DMajor & GEAIR: US Constitution/State & Local Govt.
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.Other
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.Other

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    Milestones

    • Complete lower-division PSY requirement(s)

    Spring Sophomore

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    GEStudent ChoiceC1 or C23See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEAdditional C
    GEStudent's ChoiceB2- Life Science 4

    Take a B2 with B3 (lab) if missing lab requirement

    See catalog for course titles & descriptions

    		GEB2/B3
    HISTStudent's ChoiceUS History3 Choose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275. CHS350 is an option however will need to be taken semester 5 or later. OtherAIR: US History

    Free Elective, or
    PSY

    Student's Choice or

    300

    Student's Choice, or

    PSY 300: Psychological Research and Statistical Methods I

    		3-4

    Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.

    *Students who earned a grade of A or B in MATH/PSY 202 should take PSY 300 now. We recommend others to wait until Year 3 Fall.

    Elective

    or Major

    Free Elective or
    PSY

    Student's Choice or

    317

    Free Elective, or


    PSY 317: Theories of Personality

    		3

    Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.

    *If you are ready to take an upper division course & meet prerequisites take Psy 317

    Other or

    Major

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    Milestones

    • Complete lower-division GE requirement(s)
    • Explore the Psychology Club and other student organizations
    • Consider an international experience course or Study Abroad
    • Consider adding a minor

  • Fall Junior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    PSY or

    Free Elective    		PSY 300 or

    Student's Choice

    PSY 300: Psychological Research and Statistical Methods I, or
    Student Choice

    		3-4*Students who completed PSY 300 in the Fall should take PSY 301 nowMajor & GWAR
    PSY310History and Systems of Psychology3Major
    PSY313Clinical and Abnormal Psychology3Major
    Major ElectiveStudent's ChoiceUpper Division PSY Elective3

    Recommend choosing from: PSY 337, 340, 344, 346, 436, 445 to double count with UDGE-D

    See catalog for course titles & descriptions

    		Major and GEUDGE-D
    Free ElectiveStudent ChoiceFree Elective3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.Other

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    Milestones

    • Start taking GE Upper Division requirements
    • Complete PSY 300: Psychological Research and Statistical Methods I during Fall semester and PSY 301: Psychological Research and Statistical Methods II during Spring semester (if you did not take PSY 300 in Year 2 Spring)
    • Consider taking a PSY 490 Special Topics course to explore unique ares 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 or

    Free Elective

    301 or

    Student's Choice

    Psychological Research & Statistical Methods I or
    Student's Choice

    		3-4

    Major or

    Elective

    PSY or

    Free Elective

    317 or

    Student's Choice

    		Theories of Personality or
    Student's Choice    		3

    Major or

    Elective

    PSY ElectiveStudent's ChoiceUpper Division PSY Elective3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsMajor
    UDGEStudent's ChoiceUDGE B - Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEUDGE B
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.Other

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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.
    • If graduate school is an option, make a list of possible programs and application deadlines.
    • 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
    Major ElectiveStudent's ChoiceUpper Division PSY Elective3MajorSee catalog for course titles & descriptions
    UDGEStudent's ChoiceUDGE C - Arts and Humanities3GEUDGE C
    Free ElectiveStudent ChoiceFree Elective3OtherNeeded for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.

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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
    PSY318Learning, Cognition and Perception4Major
    Major ElectiveStudent's ChoiceUpper Division PSY Elective3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsMajor
    Free ElectiveStudent ChoiceFree Elective3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.Other
    Free ElectiveStudent ChoiceFree Elective3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.Other

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    Milestones

    • 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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