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.

Visit the program website: https://psych.csuci.edu/
Review the Psychology Major Requirements

Four Year Academic Roadmap

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  • Fall Freshman

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    PSY100Introduction to Psychology3Major & GED
    GEStudent's ChoiceB4 - Mathematics - Quantitative Reasoning3

    MATH/PSY 202 or MATH 200 are the recommended Math courses by major or any other B4 course. Please check Math Milestone via your Student Center to verify if you need an additional support course.

    See catalog for course titles & descriptions.

    		GEB4
    GEStudent's ChoiceA2 - Written Communication3

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

    See catalog for course titles & descriptions.

    		GE

    A2

    GEStudent's ChoiceC1 - Arts: Arts, Cinema, Dance, Music, Theater3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEC1
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary3Needed 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.GraduationUnit Requirement

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    Milestones

    • 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 ChoiceA1 - Oral Communication3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEA1
    GEStudent's ChoiceA3 - Critical Thinking3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEA3
    GEStudent's ChoiceB2 - Life Sciences3Take a B2 with B3 (lab) if missing lab requirementGEB1/B3
    GEStudent's ChoiceF - Ethnic Studies3Also fulfills Multicultural PerspectivesGE & GraduationF/Multicultural Perspectives
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary3

    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.

    		GraduationUnit Requirement

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    • Fall Sophomore

      Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
      PSY213Developmental Psychology3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsMajor & GEE
      GE/ LanguageStudent's ChoiceWill vary3Units may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosen. Also double-counts with GE:C2GraduationC2/Language
      POLS150American Political Institutions3Double-counts as GE:D and American Institutions RequirementsGE & GraduationD/AIR: CA Local & State Govt
      Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary3Needed 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.GraduationUnit Requirement
      Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary3Needed 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.GraduationUnit Requirement

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      Milestones

      • Students who earned a grade of A or B in MATH/PSY 202 should consider PSY 300 now. We recommend others to wait until Year 3 Fall.
      • Attend Major Fair (First Week of October).

      Spring Sophomore

      Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
      GEEither C1 or C2C1 or C23See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEAdditional C
      GEStudent's ChoiceB1- Physical Science3

      Take a B1 with B3 (lab) if missing lab requirement

      See catalog for course titles & descriptions

      		GEB1
      HISTStudent's ChoiceUS History3Choose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275. CHS 350 is an option, however, will need to be taken in semester 5 or laterGraduationAIR: US History
      Free Elective Student's ChoiceWill vary3Needed 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.GraduationUnit Requirement

      Free Elective

      Student's Choice

      Will vary

      		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.

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      Milestones

      • If you are ready to take an upper division course & meet prerequisites, consider Psy 317.
      • Explore the Psychology Club, Psi Chi, and other student organizations.
      • Complete Golden 4 GE (A1, A2, A3, and B4)
      • Attend Summer Scheduling workshop
      • Attend Study Abroad information session (if interested)

    • Fall Junior

      Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
      PSY300Psychological Research and Statistical Methods I4Major & GWAR
      PSY310History and Systems of Psychology3Major
      PSY313Clinical and Abnormal Psychology3Major
      Major ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary3

      Recommend choosing from: PSY 337, 340, 344, 346, 436, 445 meet the UDGE-D & PSY Elective requirements 12-13 units of Major Electives are required.

      See catalog for course titles & descriptions

      		MajorUDGE-D
      Free ElectiveStudent ChoiceWill vary3Needed 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.GraduationUnit Requirement

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      Milestones

      • Meet w/Graduate Studies Center
      • Meet w/Career Development & Alumni Engagement
      • As a Junior, it is recommended that you meet with your program faculty advisor at least once a year
      • 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.

      Spring Junior

      Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
      PSY301Psychological Research and Statistical Methods II4Major
      PSY317Theories of Personality3Major
      Major ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary312-13 units of Major Electives are required.
      See catalog for course titles & descriptions      		Major
      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.GraduationUnit Requirement

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      Milestones

      • 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

      Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
      PSY312Social Psychology3Major
      PSY314Behavioral Neuroscience4Major
      Major ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary3Major12-13 units of Major Electives are required.
      See catalog for course titles & descriptions
      UDGEStudent's ChoiceUDGE C - Arts and Humanities3Recommend ART/PSY 338 to meet the UDGE-C & PSY Elective requirements
      See catalog for course titles & descriptions      		GEUDGE C
      Free ElectiveStudent ChoiceWill vary3Needed 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.GraduationUnit Requirement

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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 & Alumni Engagement
      • 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.
      • Consider taking PSY 490 special topics course to explore unique areas of Psychology.

      Spring Senior

      Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
      PSY318Learning, Cognition and Perception4Major
      Major ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary312-13 units of Major Electives are required.
      See catalog for course titles & descriptions      		Major
      Free ElectiveStudent ChoiceWill vary3Needed 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.GraduationUnit Requirement
      Free ElectiveStudent ChoiceWill vary3Needed 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.GraduationUnit Requirement

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      Milestones

      • Graduation check with Advising and Faculty advisor
      • 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.
      • Attend Grad Fest in March
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