Bachelor of Arts
Psychology
Psychology is the study of the human mind. It examines the biological, environmental, and social factors that influence individuals’ thoughts, feelings, and behavior.
Thousand Oaks
Oxnard
Evening courses
Once per week
36 credits
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About the Program
Pursuing a degree in psychology helps students develop a deeper understanding of their own and other people’s mental processes. With it, one may pursue a graduate degree and/or a wide variety of careers in counseling, education, social work, industry, research, etc.
Across all careers, a psychology degree prepares individuals to be evidence-based problem-solvers and critical thinkers. It also promotes empathy and compassion, which makes individuals better equipped to work with and lead others. Overall, a degree in psychology helps people navigate their daily lives, on both a professional and personal level.
Accelerated Format
Classes are scheduled year-round. Four, 11-week terms enable you to accelerate the progress toward your degree without compromising traditional Cal Lutheran standards of excellence.
- Most classes meet one night a week, Monday – Thursday
- Classes are from 6 – 9:30pm
- Four 11-week terms year-round
- Campus locations in Thousand Oaks and Oxnard
Personal Attention
Academic counselors, faculty and staff are here throughout the program to answer your questions and help solve problems along the way.
- Academic counselors offer proactive, individual attention
- Average class size of 10
- Faculty with real world experience
- Staff and Faculty dedicated to student success
Transfer Course Work
You may have already started down the path toward your bachelor's. We'll help you figure out which courses you can apply to your degree.
- Transfer up to 70 credits from community college
- Transfer up to 40 military credits
- Upper and lower division credits from a four-year college are also accepted
Students in this major will develop an understanding and awareness of human thought and behavior, while simultaneously fostering critical thinking and communication skills that relate to, but generalize beyond the discipline.There are four main learning outcomes in the major:
- Field Specific Knowledge. Psychology majors will be familiar with the major theoretical approaches and discoveries in the discipline.
- Empirical and Critical Thinking. Psychology majors will be able to apply the major research methods used in psychology to answer questions and be able to interpret and evaluate the results and conclusions derived through these methods.
- Application of Psychology. Students will be able to apply psychological principles to individual and social issues.
- Communication Skills. Students will be able to express themselves professionally and effectively in writing and oral presentations
Major Requirements
Required credits: 36 credits minimum; 24 credits upper division. 2.0 minimum GPA.
Required Courses
PSYC 200 (4) General Psychology
PSYC 222 (4) Abnormal Psychology
PSYC 312 (4) Research Design and Statistics I
PSYC 313 (4) Research Design and Statistics II
PSYC 331 (4) Physiological Psychology
One of the following:
PSYC 304 (4) Child and Adolescent Development
PSYC 325 (4) Theories of Personality
PSYC 401 (4) Social Psychology
One of the following:
PSYC 315 (4) Principles of Learning and Memory
PSYC 340 (4) History & Systems of Psychology
PSYC 416 (4) Human Behavior: Principles & Application
Capstone course:
PSYC 435 (4) Intro to Counseling and Psychotherapy
Elective Course in Major
4 additional Psychology credits (lower division okay)
Minor Requirements
Required credits: 19 credits minimum; 12 credits upper division. 2.0 minimum GPA.
Required Course
PSYC 200 (4) General Psychology
Elective Courses
15 additional Psychology credits. 12 credits must be upper division
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