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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 broadest 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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Upcoming Event:

The CSUCI Psychology Program is proud to announce the Spring 2008 Psychology Program Poster Presentation. This event highlights students’ empirical studies conducted as culminating assignments in the two-semester research methods courses, and students’ original work presented at regional and national conferences. This year, students have posters highlighting their original investigations into such diverse topics. The event is sponsored by the Psychology Program on Friday, May 9th from 5:00 – 7:30 PM in Malibu Hall 100. Refreshments will be provided and the public is invited to attend. Please contact  Jerilee Petralba at 805-437-8835 or see flyer (PSY Spring 2008 Poster Session) for more information.

Title:           2008 PSY Student Poster Session
Date:           May 9th 2008
Time:          5:00-7:30 PM
Location:    Malibu Hall 100

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:

Kevin Volkan, Ed.D., Ph.D., MPH
Professor of Psychology
Sage Hall, Room 2151
Office Hours: Spring 2008: Tue 1-3 pm
Phone: 805-437-8867
Email: kevin.volkan@csuci.edu

For other questions regarding the Psychology Program contact:

Harley Baker, EdD
Associate Professor & Chair, Psychology Program
2nd Floor Sage Hall Room 2011
Office Hours: Spring 2008:  Monday 4:00-5:00 pm and Wednesday 3:00-4:00 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