What is possible when you delve into the human mind? Anything.
The study of psychology asks why people think and behave the way they do.
As a psychology major at 小黄鸭视频, you鈥檒l examine people from scientific, religious, philosophical, physiological and socio-cultural perspectives.
Whether you鈥檙e observing the application of behavioral principles with the animals at the Chaffee Zoo or practicing reflective listening in a mock counseling session, you鈥檒l take a hands-on approach to learning how to help others. Learn from faculty with a range of clinical training and perspectives as you study human behavior and mental processes though applied theory.
Take your studies beyond the classroom with research projects and field trips. Through the applied practicum, you鈥檒l intern in the field of your choice to gain relevant work experience.
The psychology major introduces students to the study of human behavior and mental processes, and prepares them for further study in the field. The major provides students with broad foundational training in psychology while challenging them to examine and understand human nature from scientific, religious, philosophical, physiological and sociocultural perspectives.
The psychology program strives to embody the values and vision articulated in the 小黄鸭视频 Idea. Inherent in our aspiration is the desire to cultivate a community of learners in which the wisdom of our faculty and students is discerned, valued, nourished and expanded. Our students are rigorously trained in the methodological, theoretical and philosophical foundations of psychological science, from which they can explore its sub-disciplines in more applied contexts. Our students integrate their faith with psychology and, through fieldwork, research-based and/or practicum experiences, consider the role of psychology in the larger community and in cross-cultural settings.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Students will demonstrate the critical thinking, analytical writing, and abstract reasoning skills necessary for successful graduate school performance and professional effectiveness.
Students shall demonstrate knowledge of the history of psychology and key concepts and theories of the psychological literature
Students shall demonstrate precision of thought, the ability to formulate and analyze testable hypotheses, develop clear arguments, and express themselves concisely and effectively in written assignments and public presentations.
Students will examine and critique how the scientific discipline of psychology and the Christian faith co-exist in a mutually illuminating relationship, in healthy tension and harmony with each other.
Students will analyze their personal growth and identify development, coherently connecting knowledge of human nature with an emerging wisdom of family, community, culture, and ethics.
Locations Offered
Main Campus Fresno
Degree Pathways
Psychology, B.A. Four Year Pathway
Psychology, B.A. ADT Pathway
Lower Division Major Prerequisites
MATH 205聽-聽Introductory Statistics Credits 3
PSY 120聽-聽General Psychology Credits 3
Required Courses (37-40 Units)
Foundation Courses (19 Units)
Foundations of Psychology
PSY 375聽-聽Biopsychology Credits 4
PSY 450聽-聽History and Systems of Psychology Credits 4
Foundations of Research
PSY 210聽-聽Research Methods Credits 3
PSY 300聽-聽Statistics Credits 4
PSY 320聽-聽Experimental Psychology Credits 3
PSY 320L聽-聽Experimental Psychology Lab Credits 1
Breadth Courses (12-15 Units)
Students must take a minimum of four breadth courses.聽At least one from each of the following categories: Developmental, Clinical, Sociocultural, and Experimental.
Developmental
PSY 252聽-聽Child Development Credits 3
PSY 355聽-聽Adolescent Development Credits 3
PSY 360聽-聽Life-Span Development Credits 3
PSY 365聽-聽Gerontology Credits 3
Clinical
COM 430聽-聽Group Dynamics and Leadership Credits 3
PSY 376聽-聽Human Sexuality Credits 3
PSY 410聽-聽Abnormal Psychology Credits 4
PSY 420聽-聽Childhood Disabilities and Psychopathology Credits 4
PSY 440聽-聽Counseling Credits 4
Sociocultural
PSY 295聽-聽Social Psychology Credits 3
PSY 400聽-聽Personality Credits 3
PSY 460聽-聽Psychology of Religion Credits 3
PSY 471聽-聽Cross-Cultural Psychology Credits 4
Experimental
PSY 340聽-聽Psychological Assessment Credits 4
PSY 370聽-聽Cognitive Psychology Credits 4
PSY 377聽-聽Sport and Exercise Psychology Credits 3
PSY 380聽-聽Behavioral Psychology Credits 4
Synthesis Courses (6 Units)
Select a fifth breadth course or complete
PSY 485聽-聽Integration Symposium Credits 3
Select at least one of the following:
PSY 482聽-聽Psychology Practicum Credits 2 - 4
PSY 495聽-聽Psychology Research Project Credits 1 - 4
PSY 496聽-聽Psychological Research Practicum Credits 1 - 4
Possibilities Await
With an 小黄鸭视频 Education
Whether you're a high school student, transfer student or parent, you'll find all the resources you need including application steps, tuition & financial aid, transfer and orientation information.
First Steps to Admission
Submit an application for admission (online or printable mail-in) * Admission applications are free, no discount codes required.
Send official copies of your transcripts to 小黄鸭视频.
Complete the FAFSA. It can be completed starting October 1st. (FAFSA Code: 001253)
Recommended High School Courses for Admission
4 years of college preparatory English
3 years of college preparatory mathematics
2 years of social studies
1 year of laboratory science
1 year of performing art
3 years of the same foreign language with a C- or better
Things to Keep in Mind
小黄鸭视频鈥檚 accepted students have average GPAs of 3.2-3.6. Please speak with an admission counselor to discuss your eligibility.
All application materials should be submitted online or mailed to:
Office of Undergraduate Admission
小黄鸭视频
1717 S. Chestnut Ave. #2005
Fresno, CA 93702 ugadmis@fresno.edu
For those students who have applied to 小黄鸭视频鈥檚 traditional undergraduate program within the past 2 years and did not attend. Students who applied more than 2 years ago will need to resubmit a full application for admission:
Submit any missing documents or updated transcripts
Steps for Re-admission
Former 小黄鸭视频 students who have not been enrolled in and/or have not submitted a leave of absence form for the previous semester are required to re-apply for admission to 小黄鸭视频:
Submit official transcripts from other educational institutions attended during absence from 小黄鸭视频
Steps for Non-matriculated Admission
Students interested in taking classes, usually for personal or professional development, or to transfer to another institution, and is not interested in a degree from 小黄鸭视频. Non-degree students are not eligible for federal, state or institutional aid. Other requirements, class limits and pre-requisites may apply. See the academic catalog for more information:
Submit proof of high school graduation or equivalent
Some classes may require a pre-requisite course. If required, a college transcript will need to be provided
Personal essays are not required
Auditing a class
Students wishing to audit a class at 小黄鸭视频 may apply for audit status. Audit classes are not eligible for financial aid and students will not receive course credit.
Earning a degree in four years allows you to get a head start on achieving your goals of entering the work force or starting graduate school. 小黄鸭视频 guarantees graduation within four years in the traditional undergraduate areas of study. We commit to providing the courses, advising, instruction and preparation. If you fulfill your responsibilities and are unable to graduate in four years, you will receive the needed courses the following semester at no cost in tuition or fees.
Incoming requirements
This guarantee is limited to basic graduation requirements of 120 minimum units including general education, upper-level and elective courses sufficient for a single major with no minor.
Where options between courses are available, students are not guaranteed their first choice.
This guarantee does not apply to 鈥渇ifth-year鈥 programs (teacher education credential requirements) or minimum units beyond graduation requirements (CPA qualifications, etc.) beyond the basic four-year bachelor鈥檚 degree.
The guarantee does not apply to transfer students or to 小黄鸭视频's degree completion programs.
Students not able to register for the courses needed within four years must complete the free course(s) within two terms of the end of four years (e.g. a summer and fall for those completing four years in the spring; or spring and summer for those completing four years in the fall).
The four-year period may be extended for students required to leave the university for up to one year (see the Leave of Absence section) for medical, military or personal reasons.
Student responsibilities
To qualify for the guarantee students must:
Meet with your mentor during the fall semester of the freshman year.
Finalize a major and begin prerequisite or lower-division major courses by the second semester of the freshman year and keep that major until graduation.
Complete at least 32 units per year (average 16 per semester) with passing grades in each course.
Maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA and remain in good standing behaviorally with the university.
Meet with the mentor each semester for advising before registration opens and take the courses approved by the adviser/mentor that complete general-education and major requirements, in the appropriate sequence and as they become available.
Register within the first week of registration every semester to gain a spot in the classes needed.
Notify mentor if unable to register for an approved course so that an alternative plan can be made.
Apply for financial aid and submit required documents by appropriate deadlines.
Keep student account up-to-date. (Accounts not up-to-date may be placed on hold, preventing registration for courses.)
Complete required courses successfully (see Academic Policies section for minimum acceptable grades) without dropping required or approved courses during a semester.
Apartment - 140 Block Meal Plan (included in cost)
$3,902
$3,902
Apartment - Full Access Meal Plan (included in cost)
$5,026
$5,026
Willow Gardens & Jost Hall Apartments: 3 Person
Fall
Spring
Apartments - Room only
$3,306
$3,306
Apartments - 70 Block Meal Plan (included in cost)
$3,958
$3,958
Apartments - 140 Block Meal Plan (included in cost)
$4,514
$4,514
Apartments - Full Access Meal Plan (included in cost)
$5,639
$5,639
Stand-Alone Meal Plans
Fall
Spring
70 Block
$651
$651
140 Block
$1,208
$1,208
Full Access Meal Plan
$2,332
$2,332
* Residents living in the Houses or Willow Gardens Apartments may stay over Christmas break at no extra charge providing they are returning for spring semester. Otherwise, residents must check out at the regular fall check-out dates.
Notes about housing
For housing placement purposes only, class standing for the fall semester will carry throughout the entire year (both fall and spring semesters).
Residents living in the houses or Willow Gardens Apartments may stay over Christmas break at no extra charge providing they are returning for spring semester. Otherwise, residents must check out at the regular fall check-out dates.
Meal plan contract dates will follow the traditional semester.
If you have questions that pertain specifically to housing or what housing you qualify for, please contact Residence Life at (559) 453-5696. Or visit our website at studentlife.fresno.edu/living-campus.
Financial Aid
Freshman Scholarships
Based on a student鈥檚 academic GPA. Academic GPA鈥檚 are calculated by 小黄鸭视频 on a weighted, 4.0 scaled and based on core academic classes in grades 10-12. Renewable if a minimum GPA is maintained.
Name
GPA
Amount
Paragon
Full Tuition
President's
4.00 GPA and above
$18,000
Dean's
3.75-3.99 GPA
$15,000
Heritage
3.50-3.75 GPA
$14,000
Faculty
3.25-3.49 GPA
$12,000
Founder's
Below a 3.0 GPA
$8,000
Transfer Scholarships
To be considered for a Transfer Academic Scholarship, you must have 12 or more transferable, post-high school units. GPA鈥檚 are based on transferable units and calculated by 小黄鸭视频.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
$1,000
Federal Loans and Work-Study
Name
Amount
Federal Direct
$3,500 to $7,500
PLUS Loan
Up to remaining cost
Work-study
Contingent on employment
Private Scholarships
Alumni, parents, friends, businesses and foundations have generously provided a special set of scholarships available to students attending Fresno Pacific.
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