BA: Psychology 2023-2024

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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Review the Psychology Major Requirements

Two Year Academic Roadmap

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  • Fall Junior

    SubjectCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsRequirements MetGE/GRAD AreaNotes
    PSY300Psychological Research and Statistical Methods I4Major & GWAR
    PSY310History and Systems of Psychology3Major
    PSY313Clinical and Abnormal Psychology3Major
    Major Elective/ UDGEStudent's ChoiceWill vary3MajorUDGE DRecommend choosing from: PSY 337, 340, 344, 346, 436, 445 meet the UDGE-D & PSY Elective requirements.

    See catalog for course titles & descriptions.
    POLS150American Political Institutions3Major & GED/AIR:CA Local & State Govt

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    Semester One Considerations:

    • This two-year roadmap assumes that all GE's and Lower Division Major Requirements have been completed.
    • Avoid taking more than one 4-unit course per semester, if possible.
    • Schedule an appointment with an Academic Advisor in the Academic Advising Center.
    • Meet with a Psychology Program Advisor to discuss requirements and career options.
    • Attend Major Fair (First Week of October).

    Spring Junior

    SubjectCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsRequirements MetGE/GRAD AreaNotes
    PSY301Psychological Research & Statistical Methods II4Major
    PSY317Theories of Personality3Major
    Major ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary3MajorRecommend PSY 411 See catalog for course titles & descriptions"
    UDGEStudent's ChoiceUDGE B - Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning3GEUDGE BSee catalog for course titles & descriptions
    HISTStudent's ChoiceUS History3GraduationAIR: US HistoryChoose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275, 350

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    Semester Two Considerations:

    • This two-year roadmap assumes that all GE's and Lower Division Major Requirements have been completed.
    • 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 & Alumni Engagement

  • Fall Senior

    SubjectCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsRequirements MetGE/GRAD AreaNotes
    PSY312Social Psychology3Major
    PSY314Behavioral Neuroscience4Major
    Major ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary3MajorSee catalog for course titles & descriptions
    UDGEStudent's ChoiceUDGE C - Arts and Humanities3GEUDGE CRecommend ART/PSY 338 to meet the UDGE-C & PSY Elective requirements.
    See catalog for course titles & descriptions.
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary2GraduationUnit RequirementNeeded 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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    Semester Three Considerations:

    • Apply for Graduation (Priority deadline – October 1st)
    • Meet w/Academic Advisor for Grad Check
    • Consider completing an internship or participating in a faculty-led research project.
    • Consider taking PSY 490 special topics course to explore unique areas of Psychology.

    Spring Senior

    SubjectCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsRequirements MetGE/GRAD AreaNotes
    PSYPSY 318Learning, Cognition, and Perception4Major
    Major ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary3MajorSee catalog for course titles & descriptions
    LanguageStudent's ChoiceWill vary3GraduationLanguageUnits may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosen. Also, double-counts with GE:C2.
    Multicultural PerspectivesStudent's ChoiceWill Vary3GraduationMulticultural PerspectivesNeeded 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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    Semester Four Considerations:

    • Meet w/Academic Advisor for Grad Check.
    • Attend Grad Fest in March
    • Consider completing an internship or participating in a faculty-led research project.
    • Consider taking PSY 490 special topics course to explore unique areas of Psychology.
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