Psychology
Bachelor of Arts, Accelerated Master's
About this program
Our Psychology programs are built around foundational psychological processes, how individuals develop and differ, and the social, cultural, organizational and community contexts that shape behavior.
Program Curriculum and Requirements
Why Study Psychology?
Psychology is a broad field of study and practice comprised of several different yet complementary areas of specialization. Several themes of common interest extend across these broad areas including an appreciation for cultural and human diversity, ethics and values, individual empowerment, historical antecedents, critical thinking and the understanding of self and others.
Our programs offer a foundation in
- critical evaluation of psychological literature
- oral and written communication of psychological
concepts and facts - development of psychological research including design, data analysis, measurement and basic computer operation
Our undergraduate degree provides excellent training for community work in fields that involve human relations and
behavior. SFSU’s Psychology programs also prepare students for graduate school in all fields of psychology and other behavioral and social sciences as well as for graduate programs in business, law, medicine and many other professional fields.
Attending SF State and studying organizational psychology has been incredibly valuable, equipping me with versatile skills that can be applied globally.
Sharon Pidakala (M.S., ’22), People & Development Manager, Lawyers On Demand in Singapore
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, the student will be able to:
Apply psychological content and skills to career goals. Exhibit self-efficacy and self-regulation. Refine project - management skills. Enhance teamwork capacity. Develop meaningful professional direction for life after.
Demonstrate effective writing for different purposes. Exhibit effective presentation skills for different purposes. Interact effectively with others.
Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology. Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domains. Describe applications of psychology.
Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena. Demonstrate psychology information literacy. Engage in innovative and integrative thinking and problem-solving. Interpret, design, and conduct basic psychological research. Incorporate sociocultural factors in scientific inquiry.
SFSU Accelerate Bachelors + Masters
The Developmental Psychology SF State Scholar Program is an exceptional opportunity for students in the Psychology major. The Master of Arts in Developmental Psychology is designed to be a versatile degree that provides graduate training in lifespan development with an emphasis on the theory, methodology, and techniques to answer complex questions about change over time. Graduates of the program will be eligible to teach at college-level courses, manage data collection efforts, serve as statistical consultants, and will be competitive candidates to PhD programs in developmental psychology, clinical psychology, and child and family studies.
Scholarships
All Psychology students should apply for funding to support their academic and career development goals.
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Undergraduate and graduate students can join faculty research labs to lead research and present their findings at conferences.
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