Psychology Major: Sample Four-Year Schedule
This four year plan is a sample schedule for planning purposes only; this is not an official document. You are required to meet with an Academic Advisor each semester.
| Year One: Fall Semester (15 units) |
Year One: Spring Semester (15 units) |
General Psychology (PSYC 103C)
Cornerstone (1 unit: CORE 100C or 101C)
Foundations of Christian Life (THEO 101C) or Intro to Theology (THEO 103C)
U.S. History (HIST 156C) or U.S. Government (POLS 155C)
Persuasive Writing (ENGL 120C)
Lifetime Fitness (2 units: KINE 145C and 146C) |
Developmental Psychology (PSYC 320)
Statistical Methods (SOCS/MATH 265C)
New Testament Survey (NT 101C)
Sociology or Anthropology (SOCI 100C or ANTH 102C)
Elective of your choice (3 units) |
| Year Two: Fall Semester (16 units) |
Year Two: Spring Semester (16 units) |
Research Methods (4 units: PSYC 381)
Abnormal Psychology (3 units: PSYC 322)
Researched Writing (ENGL 220C)
Old Testament Survey (OT 201C)
World Civilization I or II (HIST 203C or 204C) |
Cognitive Psychology (PSYC 449)
The Empirical World (4 units: NSCI 210C)
Speech Composition (COMM 201C)
Intro to the Arts (FINA 215C, ART 252C, MUS 202C, THEA 102C, 200C, 202C, or 204C)
Elective of your choice (3 units) |
| Year Three: Fall Semester (15 units) |
Year Three: Spring Semester (15 units) |
Behavior Modification or Learning (PSYC 420 or 350)
Biological Psychology (PSYC 340)
Social Psychology (PSYC 324 or 331)
Literary Perspectives (ENGL 300C, 312C, 431C, 432C)
Elective of your choice (3 units) |
Psychological Testing (PSYC 446)
Psychology Elective*
Developing a Christian World View (THEO 300C)
Electives of your choice (6 units)
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| Year Four: Fall Semester (16 units) |
Year Four: Spring Semester (16 units) |
Field Practicum (3-4 units: PSYC 460) or Psych Research I and II (8 units: PSYC 474 and 475)
Psychology and Christianity (PSYC 477C)
Christian Heritage (CHIS 400C)
Electives of your choice (6 units) |
Psychology Elective*
Psychology Elective*
Electives of your choice (10 units) |
*Note: Psychology electives that are commonly offered include Culture and Psychology, Social and Psychological Aspects of Aging. Adolescent Psychology, Human Sexuality, Psychology of Work, Group Dynamics, Family Violence, Psychological Research I and II, Counseling Theories, Counseling Methods, Family Psychology, Theories of Personality, Survey of Human Services, Group Dynamics, Diversity Issues in the Helping Professions, and Psychology Teaching Internship. Students interested in graduate school in clinical psychology or marriage and family therapy are strongly encouraged to take as Psychology electives Theories of Personality, Counseling Theories, Counseling Methods, and Diversity Issues in the Helping Professions.
Graduation checklist: 124 units total; 40 upper division (300 and 400 level) units; CORE requirements met; Psychology course requirements met (minimum grade of C-); Exit Interview, Psychology Exam, and Anonymous Exit Questionnaire completed.