James Van Slyke, Ph.D.
Explore Psychology, B.A.
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 香蕉视频官网, 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.
Program Highlights
- Engage in off-campus summer and study abroad programs
- Flexibility in coursework allows you to double major or add a minor
- Both clinical and experimental research emphases available
- Applied practicum provides internship, research and career development opportunities
- Work one-on-one with faculty to choose from a broad range of topics for your capstone research project
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Faculty
Elizabeth Lake, Ph.D.
Jay Pope, Ph.D.
Catalog
Program Director: James Van Slyke, Ph.D.
Overview
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 FPU 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 香蕉视频官网
Degree Pathways
Psychology, B.A. Four Year Pathway
Psychology, B.A. ADT Pathway
Required Courses (40-44 Units)Foundation Courses (22-23 Units)
Foundations of Psychology- PSY 120 - General Psychology Credits 3 or
- PSY 120H - General Psychology Credits 4
- PSY 375 - Biopsychology Credits 4
- PSY 450 - History and Systems of Psychology Credits 4
Foundations of Research- PSY 300 - Statistics Credits 4
- PSY 310 - Research Methods Credits 3
- PSY 320 - Experimental Psychology Credits 3
- PSY 320L - Experimental Psychology Lab Credits 1
Breadth Courses (12-15 Units)
- PSY 300 - Statistics Credits 4
- PSY 310 - Research Methods Credits 3
- PSY 320 - Experimental Psychology Credits 3
- PSY 320L - Experimental Psychology Lab Credits 1
Breadth Courses (12-15 Units)
Students must take a minimum of four breadth courses: at least one each from the developmental, clinical and sociocultural categories.
Developmental- PSY 350 - Child Development Credits 3
- PSY 355 - Adolescent Development Credits 3
- PSY 360 - Life-Span Development Credits 3
- PSY 365 - Gerontology Credits 3
Clinical- PSY 376 - Human Sexuality Credits 3
- PSY 410 - Abnormal Psychology Credits 4
- PSY 420 - Childhood Disabilities and Psychopathology Credits 4
- PSY 440 - Counseling Credits 4
Sociocultural- PSY 395 - Social Psychology Credits 3
- PSY 397 - Community Psychology Credits 4
- PSY 400 - Personality Credits 3
- PSY 460 - Psychology of Religion Credits 3
- PSY 471 - Cross-Cultural Psychology Credits 4
Applied Research in Psychology- COM 430 - Group Dynamics and Leadership Credits 3
- PSY 340 - Psychological Assessment Credits 4
- PSY 370 - Cognitive Psychology Credits 4
- PSY 377 - Sport and Exercise Psychology Credits 3
- PSY 380 - Behavioral Psychology Credits 4
Synthesis Courses (6 Units)
- PSY 376 - Human Sexuality Credits 3
- PSY 410 - Abnormal Psychology Credits 4
- PSY 420 - Childhood Disabilities and Psychopathology Credits 4
- PSY 440 - Counseling Credits 4
Sociocultural- PSY 395 - Social Psychology Credits 3
- PSY 397 - Community Psychology Credits 4
- PSY 400 - Personality Credits 3
- PSY 460 - Psychology of Religion Credits 3
- PSY 471 - Cross-Cultural Psychology Credits 4
Applied Research in Psychology- COM 430 - Group Dynamics and Leadership Credits 3
- PSY 340 - Psychological Assessment Credits 4
- PSY 370 - Cognitive Psychology Credits 4
- PSY 377 - Sport and Exercise Psychology Credits 3
- PSY 380 - Behavioral Psychology Credits 4
Synthesis Courses (6 Units)
- COM 430 - Group Dynamics and Leadership Credits 3
- PSY 340 - Psychological Assessment Credits 4
- PSY 370 - Cognitive Psychology Credits 4
- PSY 377 - Sport and Exercise Psychology Credits 3
- PSY 380 - Behavioral Psychology Credits 4
Synthesis Courses (6 Units)
Select at least one of the following. If either PSY 397 聽or PSY 471 聽is chosen above, then another course must be used from the following list:
- PSY 397 - Community Psychology Credits 4
- PSY 471 - Cross-Cultural Psychology Credits 4
- PSY 485 - Integration Symposium Credits 3
Select at least one of the following:- PSY 482 - Psychology Practicum Credits 2 - 4
- PSY 495 - Psychology Research Project Credits 1 - 4
- PSY 496 - Psychological Research Practicum Credits 1 - 4
Possibilities Await
With an FPU 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 FPU.
- Complete the FAFSA. It can be completed starting October 1st. (FAFSA Code: 001253)
- Recommended High School Courses for Admission
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- 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
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香蕉视频官网鈥檚 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
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1717 S. Chestnut Ave. #2005
香蕉视频官网, CA 93702
ugadmis@fresno.edu
Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) Information
1. Child and Adolescent Development (AA-T) to Psychology, B.A.
BA courses fulfilled through ADT:
- All lower-division General Education requirements fulfilled
- BA co-requisites and major courses fulfilled through ADT:
- PSY 120 General Psychology (3)
- This program is offered as daytime traditional
ADT Guarantee is the completion of BA/BS degree in 68 units.
2. Psychology (AA-T) to Psychology, B.A.
BA courses fulfilled through ADT:
- All lower-division General Education requirements fulfilled
- BA co-requisites and major courses fulfilled through ADT:
- PSY 120 General Psychology (3)
- This program is offered as daytime traditional
ADT Guarantee is the completion of BA/BS degree in 68 units.
Non-traditional Admission
- Steps for Re-application
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For those students who have applied to FPU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:
- Fill out the re-application form
- Submit any missing documents or updated transcripts
- Steps for Re-admission
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Former FPU 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 FPU:
- Fill out the re-admission form
- Submit official transcripts from other educational institutions attended during absence from FPU
- Steps for Non-matriculated Admission
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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 FPU. 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:
- Fill out the Application for Admission indicating Non Matriculating/Non-Degree status non-matriculation application
- 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
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Students wishing to audit a class at FPU may apply for audit status. Audit classes are not eligible for financial aid and students will not receive course credit.
- Fill out the Application for Admission indicating audit status
- Personal essays are not required
Four-Year Graduation Guarantee
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. FPU 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
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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 FPU'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.
Cost & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
- 2023-2024
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Total Cost Item Amount 12-18 units (full time) per year $34,960 Student body fee $598 Total Tuition and Fees $35,548 Room $5,018 Board $5,130 Total Tuition, Fees & Board $45,696 Per-Unit Costs Amount Per unit / Overload $1,248 Summer Session $500 Private Music Instruction $400 - 2022-2023
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Total Cost Item Amount 12-18 units (full time) per year $33,614 Student body fee $574 Total Tuition and Fees $34,188 Room and Board $8,884 Total Tuition, Fees & Board $43,072 Per-Unit Costs Amount Per unit / Overload $1,218 Summer Session $400 Private Music Instruction $400 - 2021-2022
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Total Cost Item Amount 12-18 units (full time) per year $32,954 Student body fee $498 Total Tuition and Fees $33,452 Room and Board $8,710 Total Tuition, Fees & Board $42,162 Per-Unit Costs Amount Per unit / Overload $1,177 Summer Session $300 Private Music Instruction $400
Room & Board Rates
Freshman / Sophomore Housing
Module* Fall Spring Modules $4,313 $4,313 Jost Modules $4,619 $4,619 * Full Access Meal Plan Included in Cost (Full Access Required)
Junior / Senior Housing
Suites & Houses Fall Spring Room only $2,068 $2,068 Room-70 Block Meal Plan (included in cost) $2,719 $2,719 Room - 140 Block Meal Plan (included in cost) $3,276 $3,276 Room - Full Access Meal Plan (included in cost) $4,400 $4,400 Jost Hall (4 person), Willow Gardens (4 person) & Kriegbaum Apartments (3 person) Fall Spring Apartment - Room only $2,694 $2,694 Apartment - 70 Block Meal Plan (included in cost) $3,345 $3,345 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 FPU 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 |
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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 FPU.
Name | GPA | Amount |
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Transfer Scholar | 3.50 GPA and above | $14,000 |
Transfer Achievement | 3.0-3.49 GPA | $10,000 |
Transfer Academic | 2.40-2.99 GPA | $7,500 |
Transfer Partnership | Below a 2.4 GPA | $6,000 |
Performance-based Scholarships
Name | Amount |
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Athletic | $500 to Full Tuition |
Music | $400 to $10,000 |
Theatre Arts | $500 to $4,000 |
Art/Design | $500 to $4,000 |
Other FPU Grants and Scholarships
Name | Amount |
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FPU Possibilities Scholarship | Full Tuition |
Church Match | $500 to $1,500 |
International Scholarship | up to $6,000 |
Mennonite Brethren Award | $4,000 |
Out of State Student Scholarship | $4,000 |
Other Awards | $100 to $10,000 |
Federal and State Grants
Name | Amount |
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Cal Grant A | $9,358 |
Cal Grant B | $1,648 |
Pell Grants | $750 to $7,395 |
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant | $1,000 |
Federal Loans and Work-Study
Name | Amount |
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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 香蕉视频官网 Pacific.
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Career Opportunities
Graduates go on to pursue careers in academia, clinical psychology, marriage and family therapy and industrial psychology. Psychology can provide context for many other careers: in law enforcement, education, human resources, consultation, business, public relations and more. Students interested in medicine (particularly neurology, psychiatry, family practice or pediatrics) are encouraged to double major as psychological health is becoming an increasingly crucial aspect of overall health.
Career Possibilities
- Counselor
- Researcher
- Human services provider
- Program manager
- Child advocate
Career Development Happens Here
The staff in our Career Development and Experiential Learning Center are here to help you prepare to enter the working world. Whether your a freshman or an FPU alum, there are a number of resources and trainings offered to help you find the internship and job you鈥檙e looking for.
- Resume writing classes
- Career assessments, exploration & planning
- Job search and networking opportunities
- and much more