Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
California State University, Fresno
Key Information
Campus location
Fresno, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 16,089 / per year **
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* students outside the U.S; August 1 - students in the U.S.
** with additional fees and living expenses, the overall annual cost is around $28,584
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Introduction
The Department of Psychology at California State University, Fresno consists of a vibrant group of faculty members; excellent teachers, researchers, and practitioners of Psychology. Fresno State Psychologists are investigating brainwaves with EEG machines, anger, interpersonal relationships, the effects of physical cues on interpreting auditions, developmental processes, and a myriad of other areas of investigation. The Department of Psychology offers diversified undergraduate education that spans the breadth of modern Psychology ranging from the inner workings of the biological substrates of behavior, the behavior of the individuals, to the social psychology of group behavior.
The Department of Psychology's broad undergraduate curriculum prepares students for an array of career paths in the field of Psychology and related disciplines. Motivated students have a wealth of independent research opportunities with faculty members in the department. Exceptionally well-qualified students can participate in our senior honors program. These students design, conduct, and present an original research project as a senior thesis and regularly present their work at regional and national professional conferences.
Program Outcome
What You Can Learn
- The Scientific Basis of the field of Psychology.
- The appropriate research methods and statistics required to conduct psychological research.
- The relationships between biology and behavior.
- How humans and other animals learn to behave in their environment.
- How a person's behavior develops and changes over their lifespan.
- How the manner in which a person thinks about the world effects their behavior.
- The effects that culture has on a person's behavior.
Curriculum
1. Major requirements (48 units)
Pre-Major Core (13 - 14 units): PSYCH 10, PSYCH 42, PSYCH 63, PSYCH 144
Foundation - choose at least four (13 - 15 units): PSYCH 36, PSYCH 66, PSYCH 128, PSYCH 136, PSYCH 155, PSYCH 156
Psychology Electives - choose at least four (12 - 16 units): PSYCH 120T, PSYCH 121, PSYCH 122, PSYCH 123, PSYCH 124, PSYCH 125, PSYCH 126, PSYCH 127, PSYCH 129, PSYCH 133, PSYCH 140T, PSYCH 143, PSYCH 149, PSYCH 150T, PSYCH 151, PSYCH 152, PSYCH 154, PSYCH 157, PSYCH 160T, PSYCH 162, PSYCH 163, PSYCH 164, PSYCH 169, PSYCH 170T, PSYCH 171S, PSYCH 172, PSYCH 175, PSYCH 176, PSYCH 177, PSYCH 178S, PSYCH 179i, PSYCH 180T, PSYCH 181, PSYCH 182, PSYCH 184A
Major Unit Requirements: Additional courses from the Foundation and Psychology
Elective areas to reach a minimum of 48 units.
2. General Education requirements (48 units)
3. Other requirements (9 units)
American Government and Institutions (PLSI 2), Multicultural and International (MI), and Upper-division writing
4. Sufficient elective units to meet required total units (varies)
5. Total units (120)*
* G.E. and MI courses can be double-counted with major requirements. Consult the department or college advising office for additional details and guidance on electives.