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Psychology is the study of the aspects of mind related to human nature, our relationships to each other, and our relationship to the world at large. While psychology is often scientific in its outlook, it also includes ways of knowing and understanding the world based on philosophy, the humanities, and the arts. In this sense psychology is one of the oadest of disciplines, encompassing a wide range of academic areas and endeavors.

Psychology also recognizes the diverse cultural, economic, ethnic, historical, and political viewpoints that exist in a multicultural world. The discipline seeks to understand how these viewpoints interact with individual and group behavior in order to encourage a rich pluralism of human interaction.

Graduates of the CSUCI BA in Psychology Program will be able to find work in a variety of settings. Typically, psychology graduates do well finding jobs. However, many undergraduate psychology majors choose to go on to graduate school for masters, doctorates, or other professional degrees. The psychology faculty at CSUCI are committed to helping these students gain admittance to graduate school.

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Advising Information:

For initial advising for freshman & transfer students and general requirements for the Psychology major, as well as questions about General Education requirements, please contact the Academic Advising Center.

For specific questions concerning the Psychology Program AFTER you have spoken with the Advising Center contact:

Psychology Program Advising:

Harley Baker, EdD
Professor and Chair; Psychology Program
Sage Hall, Room 2061
Phone :805-437-8997
harley.baker@csuci.edu
Office Hours: Thu 3-5 pm

Beatrice de Oca, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Psychology
Sage Hall, Room 2113
Phone: 805-437-8992
beatrice.deoca@csuci.edu
Office Hours: Tue 11-11:50 am; Wed 3-3:50 pm; Thu 11-11:50 am

Kevin Volkan, Ed.D., Ph.D., MPH
Professor of Psychology
Sage Hall, Room 2151
Phone: 805-437-8867
kevin.volkan@csuci.edu
Office Hours: Tue 11-12 pm

For other questions regarding the Psychology Program contact:

Harley Baker, EdD Professor & Chair, Psychology Program 2nd Floor Sage Hall Room 2061 Office Hours: Thursday 3-5 pm Phone: 805 437-8997 Email: harley.baker@csuci.edu

Jerilee Petralba Faculty Support Coordinator, Psychology 2nd Floor Sage Hall Room 2139 Phone: 805-437-8835 Email: jerilee.petralba@csuci.edu