CSU - Psychology Undergraduate Program

The Department of Psychology offers a Bachelor of Arts degree for students interested in the scientific study of human cognition and behavior. Psychology is composed of many sub-areas. The curriculum and courses offered in the department reflect this diversity and are designed to provide a well-rounded education in psychology.

Psych 2020, Psych 2000, Psych 307, Psych 308
In developmental psychology, the student studies the patterns and causes of physical and behavioral changes that occur from conception through old age. In educational psychology, students investigate learning, teaching and evaluation in the classroom. This area is also valuable to any student interested in understanding physical and mental developmental and growth.

Personality, Mental Health & Abnormal Psychology
Psych 4150, Psych 4155, Psych 4206

In this area, the student learns about mental health, how it is demonstrated, what conditions promote or detract from it, and theories of personality that describe how individuals construct their responses to problems. The student is introduced to the major patterns of mental pathology, their causes and forms of treatment. Study in this area is useful for students interested in graduate work and/or careers helping people to achieve and maintain their mental well-being.

Learning and Conditioning, Perception and Cognition & Physiological Psychology
Psych 3100, Psych 3120, Psych 335

Courses in this area provide the student with a foundation in understanding theories of learning and cognition, principles of conditioning and their application in various settings. The physiological bases of behavior are also explored. This curriculum is of particular interest to students preparing to pursue an M.A. / .M.S. Or Ph.D. in the field of psychology.

Social & Industrial / Organizational Psychology
In social psychology, students examine human interaction in the social environment. Industrial / organizational (IO) psychology deals with individual and group behavior at work. Some of the issues examined include employee selection and placement, leadership, communication, motivation, performance evaluation and equal employment opportunity. Courses in this area are an excellent preparation for students considering graduate studies in social and vocational psychology or entry into business

Courses included in this area will provide students with skills that will enable them to do research in real life settings such as mental health organizations, educational institutions, and businesses. Additionally, students are familiarized with various psychological tests, interpretation of test results and test evaluations.