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Psychology
Psychology
School of Natural Sciences
Department of Psychology
ROBERT V. LEVINE, Chair
Psychology and Human Services Bldg., Room 234
(559) 278-2691
Department of Psychology
ROBERT V. LEVINE, Chair
Psychology and Human Services Bldg., Room 234
(559) 278-2691
M.A. in Psychology
M.S. in Psychology
Minor in Psychology
Pupil Personnel Credential an Advanced Specialization in School Psychology
Psyychology is concerned with the scientific study of human behavior
and consciousness, and the applications of these findings to the areas of
home, school work, and social relations. It covers topics such as learning,
cognition, motivation, personality, psycho physiology, sexuality, group
processes, cultural factors, and abnormal behavior. Psychology is an area
for students interested in learning about the behavior of humans and other
organisms.
The Department of Psychology provides a variety of opportunities for students.
We have an undergraduate major that can be tailored as a strong liberal
education, a preprofessional degree or as preparation for graduate study
in psychology. In addition, we have two advanced degrees providing professional
training in psychology. Our program gives considerable emphasis to psychology
as an empirical science, including research design, data analysis and interpretation,
and computer skills.
As preparation for graduate work in psychology, our undergraduate major
is one of the strongest and most respected in the CSU System. Our better
students do well in the Ph.D. programs into which they are often accepted.
Our undergraduate program provides a solid background for liberal arts majors
choosing to enter business or other more specialized vocations immediately
after graduation.
Faculty and Facilities
All full-time and some part-time members of the department hold Ph.D. degrees
in psychology and many are licensed as psychologists for private practice
by the state of California. Our faculty represents a wide range of theoretical
orientations and interests that include most of the major areas in American
psychology. A comprehensive test library is maintained for programs in the testing and clinical areas. Complete video facilities are available for preparing training materials and for research and instruction. Several university computer terminals are located in the department area and the department has several microcomputers of its own for instruction and research. A computerized Bio-lab is also available for training and research in biofeedback and psychophysiological studies. The Department of Psychology employs technicians who construct specialized equipment for research and teaching purposes.
Career Opportunities
In addition to learning theoretical views and research methods, students
often have the opportunity to apply psychological principles of counseling
and testing in community settings. Many students who earn the M.A. or M.S.
degree obtain certification as school psychologists. There are openings
in mental health, public schools, community colleges, and other agencies
for these advanced students. Current surveys show that about one-third of psychology graduates become employed in business and related vocations, one-third in education, and one- third in clinical and counseling vocations.
The B.A. degree does not train a person to work as a professional psychologist. However, a number of jobs related to psychology can be entered without advanced education. Some examples are employment interviewers, personnel managers, market researchers, management trainees, probation officers, and mental health workers.
Our 30-unit M.A. degree provides a strong background for further graduate study toward the doctoral (Ph.D.) degree. In the 79-unit M.S./School Psychology degree, students learn many clinical skills (psychotherapy, psychological assessment, etc.) that lead to employment possibilities in the schools and mental health settings.
Professional psychologists are employed in colleges and universities as instructors, researchers, and counselors. State and federal governments utilize psychologists in a variety of agencies and settings (mental hospitals, rehabilitation centers, prisons, employment testing, and personnel work). Finally, some psychologists are in private practice as counselors and psychotherapists, or consulting psychologists.
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