Psychology
Psychology is the systematic and scientific study of human functioning. Human psychology is the result of biological, developmental, cognitive, and social processes. Psychologists study these processes through the application of the scientific method and apply their findings to better understand human behavior.
Among the benefits of a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Cal Lutheran are:
- You will be prepared for graduate school and for a variety of careers in counseling, education, business, healthcare, law enforcement, etc.
- You will learn strategies for working with others, individually, as well as in groups
- You will gain an understanding of the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of yourself and others
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) Social Learning Theory
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
Locations
All classes within this program are offered on-campus and in-person.