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Urizar, Guido (2006)Associate ProfessorPh.D., University of FloridaClinical and Health PsychologyCourses typically taught: 241, 378, 379.Killian, Carey (2000)M.A., CSULBStereotyping and prejudiceCourses typically taught: 130, 300I, 301Quon, Judy (1998)Ph.D., Claremont Graduate UniversityOrganization development, program evaluation,cultural issuesCourses typically taught: 100, 130, 150, 381, 383. 384Vu, Kim-Phuong L. (2005)ProfessorPh.D., Purdue UniversityHuman factorsCourses typically taught: 220, 327I, 331, 427.Warren, Christopher R. (2006)Assistant ProfessorPh.D., Tulane UniversityAffective variables in job performanceCourses typically taught: 210, 220, 310, 381, 453,457.Emeriti FacultyBachelor, Patricia, Ph.D., USCBeckman, Alexander, Ph.D., UC Santa BarbaraBinder, Virginia L., Ph.D., Indiana UniversityCarlson, Earl R., Ph.D., University of MichiganColman, Keith R., Ph.D. UCLAConnor, Michael E., Ph.D., University of HawaiiCreamer, Lyle R., Ph.D., University of IllinoisDanson, Carl M., Ph.D., Ohio State UniversityDeHardt, Doris, Ph.D., Michigan State UniversityFlores de Apodaca, Roberto, Ph.D., U of RochesterHartley, Joellen T., Ph.D., UC IrvineHershberger, Scott, Ph.D., Fordham UniversityHupka, Ralph B. Ph.D., University of Mass.Jarrett, Hilton, Ph.D., USCJung, John, Ph.D., Northwestern UniversityLinden, James I., Ph.D., Michigan State Univ.Lindner, Rhoda, Ph.D., Indiana UniversityLowenthal, Alan S., Ph.D. Ohio State UniversityMason, Charles F., Ph.D., Purdue UniversityNummedal, Susan G., Ph.D., Univ. of MinnesotaNygaard, John E., Ph.D., University of IllinoisPetersen, Paul G., Ph.D., UC BerkeleyRaine, Walter J., Ph.D., University of ChicagoRhodes, Fen, Ph.D., Ohio State UniversitySmith, Sara W., Ph.D. University of IllinoisThomas, Cher, Ph.D., UC DavisWhitney, David (1995)ProfessorPh.D., Michigan State UniversityPersonnel psychologyCourses typically taught: 210, 362, 381.Wilson, Bianca (2006)Assistant Professor — On LeavePh.D., University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC)Community and Prevention ResearchCourses typically taught: 210, 220, 378.Zavala, Arturo (2007)Assistant ProfessorPh.D., Arizona State University at TempePhysiological psychology; addictive processesCourses typically taught: 241, 340, 342Full Time LecturersJennings, Amy (2008)M.A., CSULBQuantitative/qualitative stats w/emphasis ineducation assessmentCourses typically taught: 301, 406THE PSYCHOLOGY MAJORWHY MAJOR IN PSYCHOLOGYIf you share an interest in the field of psychology, youmay wonder if a major in psychology is a good choice.In the long run, the best choice is to pursue thoseactivities and areas which have the greatest intrinsicappeal. Research has shown that we are much moresatisfied if we make this choice. Even when weinitially choose something else, we are likely to endup in careers which are consistent with theseinterests. So, if you find the field of psychology asinteresting and exciting as we do, we believe it wouldbe a good selection.While considerations likeemployment opportunities are important, it is quiteclear that these opportunities are more generallyavailable to those with a sincere interest in any fieldbecause they are more likely to seek them out thanthose with less interest.Of course, one goal of an undergraduate education isto provide students with an opportunity to exploredifferent fields and to define their interests. Westrongly urge you to approach a major in this fashion.Many students are surprised to find out how muchroom there is for such exploration along the way to adegree.In the process of completing your degree and definingyour interests in the field, you may find that you haveacquired a number of skills which are useful for yourpersonal growth, and others which may make youmore competitive in the job market. On the personallevel, an understanding of learning, motivation andthe social behavior of others should increase yourinterpersonal effectiveness. In the job market, oraland written communication skills and especially theanalytic and organization skills learned in researchmethods and statistics should distinguish you fromother liberal arts applicants.6

Specifically, students who obtain a BA in psychologyshould have current knowledge of: the major theories in psychology and theirinfluences across subfields and time. the major methodologies of psychologicalresearch and fundamental statistical concepts. the biological processes underlying behavior. sensation, perception, information processingand retention. how behaviors develop and change throughoutthe life span. how internal, environmental and social factorsinfluence behavior. individual differences in behavior, includingthose related to gender, ethnicity and culture. different perspectives on the origin andtreatment of abnormal behavior. ethical issues in teaching, research and thepractice of professional psychology.In the course of learning the above, students areexpected to graduate with the ability to: design and implement research, analyze dataappropriately and judge the significance offindings. critically evaluate psychological research as wellas popular notions of human nature. use the primary literature of the field andprepare a clear, organized summary of a topic. use computers for the preparation ofmanuscripts, the analysis of data, research andcommunication. understand and work effectively with diverseindividuals and groups. apply theory and research to contemporaryproblems. maintain currency in the field and utilize thatknowledge in their lives.General Education requirements, with a GPA ofat least 2.5 in all courses at all colleges, allcourses at CSULB, all courses in the major at allcolleges, in all upper division courses in themajor at CSULB; or 36 semester units of degreecredit, including the entire General EducationFoundation, with a cumulative GPA of 3.00.Eligible applicants will be selected for admissionon the basis of cumulative GPA and spaceavailable. (That cumulative GPA may be greaterthan the current 2.5.)To apply to be a major:New students:Freshman applicants to the Bachelor of Arts inPsychology will be placed in pre-major status forpsychology.Acceptance into the pre-majorcategory does not imply or assure subsequentacceptance into the major.Until a student is formally admitted to thedepartment, he/she will be entitled to use theservices of the Peer Advising offices and the helpof the Student Study Center, and to participate indepartment activities just as majors do.Adrawback to pre-major status is that the premajor is subject to changes in majorrequirements. The student must declare a major(psychology or other) upon completion of 60units.Continuing students:Continuing students (including transferapplicants who were not admitted to theuniversity as psychology majors) seekingadmission to the major in psychology mustsubmit a supplemental application and transcripts(may be copies) to the Peer Advising Office. Thismay be done at any time, but early application isrecommended in order to ensure major status byregistration for the following semester. The PeerAdvisors will review the application to make sureit is complete and will give a dated receipt.Students with fewer than 60 units may bedesignated as pre-majors.Applicants will be notified of acceptance intothe major within three to five weeks after thereceipt of the application.HOW TO BECOMEA PSYCHOLOGY MAJORThe number of applicants to the major in psychologyexceeds the number that can be accommodated bythe department’s resources. For this reason theundergraduate psychology major has beendesignated as impacted by California StateUniversity.All applicants to the major must be able todemonstrate that they meet the followingrequirements for admission:1.Transfer students:Transfer applicants must apply to theUniversity during the initial filing period ofOctober and November for the following fallsemester They must indicate their choice ofmajor on the application. Admission will beconditional based upon submission of evidencethat the requirements noted above will besatisfied by the start of the first semester oncampus. Transfer students may be given a premajor status until the requirements to apply to themajor are met.A grade of “C” or better in Psy 100 (GeneralPsychology), Psy 210 (Statistics with lab) andPsy 220 (Research Methods with lab), or theirequivalents.2. Completion of a minimum of 60 semester unitsof degree credit including all lower-division7

Conditions for remaining in the major:Students will lose their psychology major statusif their GPA falls below 2.0.Students provisionally admitted to the major onthe basis of the requirements noted earlier mustcomplete PSY 301 with a passing grade no laterthan the end of the first semester in the major.Failure to do so will result in the student beingdropped from the major. Continuing students areencouraged to take PSY 301 at the earliestopportunity. It is preferable not to wait until afteradmission to the major.NOTE: Students may apply for admission to thepsychology major no more than twice.NOTE: To ensure that students make timely progresstoward their degrees, CSULB limits the number oftimes that students can withdraw from or repeatcourses to 18 units of withdrawals and 28 units ofrepeats of which a maximum of 16 may be for gradeforgiveness (first attempt does not count toward theGPA), based on maximums established by the CSUChancellor’s Office. Courses repeated or withdrawnfrom prior to Fall 2009 will not count toward theselimits. Only courses attempted at CSULB count towardthe limits.required to be called a "psychologist." Becausepsychologists perform such diverse tasks, they workin many different settings. Colleges and universities employ manypsychologists—to teach, do research, counselstudents and administer programs. Elementaryand secondary schools are employers of schoolpsychologists. Manytrainedclinicalorcounselingpsychologists and some doctoral-level schoolpsychologists maintain independent practicesthrough which they provide services. Besidesthe benefits of independent work, privatepractice involves the challenges of operating asmall business. Other clinical or counseling psychologistsperform similar work but are employed byhospitals, mental health clinics, collegecounseling centers and other human serviceagencies. Businesses and industries also employ a largenumber of psychologists. Advanced training ina variety of subfields of psychology, such asclinical, personnel and industrial/organizationalpsychology prepares graduates to work inorganizations as trainers, personnel managers,and designers of selection, pay andmanagement programs. Psychologists withadvanced training in applied fields such aspsychometrics and human factors engineeringare employed in research by computer and hightechnology firms. Psychologists also practicetheir profession by becoming managers in manytypes of organizations. Federal, state and local governments alsoemploy psychologists in varied roles. Someassess and provide therapy for individual clientsof government programs. Still others determinepublic policy, helping to write laws and designprograms that pertain to human services. Theymay work as government administrators,program managers, aides to legislators, electedofficials or evaluation researchers.ACADEMIC ADVISINGThe Psychology Department attempts to meet theneeds of our students for academic counselingthrough the services of the Undergraduate Advisor andPeer Advising office for questions about the major andby referrals to the College of Liberal Arts ATLASNetwork for questions about general educationrequirements.We urge you to take full advantage of thedepartment advising services each semester beforeyou register for the following semester and any timeyou have questions about department programs andgraduate school. All continuing students applying tothe major will meet with the Peer Advisors during theapplication and subsequent acceptance process.Begin the advising process by visiting the PsychologyPeer Advisors in Psy 206. You do not need anappointment. If they are unable to answer yourquestions, they will refer you to the UndergraduateAdvisor or other relevant resources. You may also callthem at (562) 985-5680 or e-mail them atpsyugadv@csulb.edu if you have a brief question. ForGE and College of Liberal Arts major advising you mayaccess the ATLAS Network Advising Center in LA 4,Room 202 They are open Monday through Friday fordrop in or appointments. Phone 562-985-7804.The general employment picture depends uponthe state of the economy and the type of career thatone decides to pursue. For example, retirementsof current faculty will result in a substantial increasein new faculty positions, though the laggingeconomy may delay this process somewhat.Opportunities in nonacademic settings shouldcontinue to be available, particularly in the privatesector (e.g., full-time independent practice oremployment in business or industry). If federal,state and local support of psychological servicestargeted at special groups (e.g., the aged), healthmaintenance and illness prevention increases,opportunities for psychologists in the public sectormay also grow.CAREER OPPORTUNITIESDOCTORAL (PH.D. OR PSY.D.) LEVELOne reason for choosing a major in psychology isthat you wish to pursue a career in it. Graduatework in psychology is required for all professionalwork in psychology, with the Ph.D. or Psy.D.8

Given this outlook, psychologists with doctoraldegrees in clinical, counseling, health andindustrial/organizational psychology should haveespecially good employment opportunities.Furthermore, those with substantial technicaltraining in quantitative research methods andcomputer applications will be able to take betteradvantage of new employment opportunities.Literature available in the Peer Advising CareerCenter describes some of these choices. See thebinder on new career paths for Ph.D.psychologists.System indicated that nearly nine out of ten B.A.psychology graduates available for employmentwere employed within four months aftergraduation. Nearly one-half of the respondentsreported that their jobs were directly or somewhatrelated to their major in psychology.People majoring in psychology may increasetheir career options by broadening theirexperience through field work, internships andvolunteer activities. Computer courses andknowledge of foreign languages are especiallyhelpful.Students are also encouraged toconsider a minor, a certificate program or asecond major to complement their academicbackground in psychology and further enhancetheir career options.One theme that is emphasized very heavily bymany sources is that there are jobs for brightpeople who know how to analyze, communicate,get along with people, and who are willing tolearn.The analytical and interpersonal skills valued inliberal arts graduates are especially cultivated inour psychology programs. We hope you will findyour experiences valuable as you embark on yourcareer.Students with career-related questions areencouraged to visit the Career DevelopmentCenter in BH-250. This office provides assistancewith exploration of life goals, academic and careeroptions, and job market and placement trends.Some information about careers is also availablein the Career Center of the Peer Advising Officein PSY 206.MASTER'S (M.A./M.S.) LEVELMany CSULB psychology majors are interestedin applied psychology careers but do not wish topursue doctoral training.Often they obtainmaster’s degrees in psychology or in a variety ofpsychology-related fields (education, social work,human resources management, marriage andfamily counseling). Though not officially"psychologists" by the standards of the AmericanPsychological Association, they nevertheless findemployment in psychology-related fields. In someareas, like clinical counseling, competition for jobsmay be keen; in other areas, like industrial/organizational, the demand may exceed supply.Many businesses prefer Masters degrees for theskills and flexibility.Students with questions about the appropriatelevel of graduate work based on their academicability and interests should consult the PeerAdvising Office, discuss their plans with facultymembers in relevant areas of interest and enrollin Psychology 301—Psychology as a Disciplineand a Profession—at the earliest opportunity.BACHELOR’S (B.A.) LEVELUNIVERSITY DEGREEREQUIREMENTSThe University requires that you not onlycomplete a major to obtain a baccalaureatedegree, but that you complete certain otherrequirements as well. These are discussed belowfor your convenience. They are not listed in anyspecific chronological order, although some ofthose at the beginning should or must becompleted early in your college experience. Ifyou have questions or are unsure as to whichrequirements apply to you, consult the College ofLiberal Arts ATLAS Network Advising Center inLA4, Room 202: 562-985-7804.While our baccalaureate degree program doesnot train a person to work as a professionalpsychologist, the B.A. in psychology provides anexcellent liberal arts education and is a strongsupplement to any vocational or professionaltraining program. For the bachelor's degreeholder, there are a number of jobs related topsychology that may be entered withoutadvanced education.Some examples areemployment interviewers, personnel technicians,market researchers and management trainees.In general, the employment outlook for B.A.psychology majors is relatively bright, especiallythose who have taken advantage of our extensiveofferings in quantitative courses. This training ishelpful generall

Psychology majors are often selected as outstanding graduates of the College. Also, the 2001, 2004, 2006, 2009 and 2011 Distinguished Alumni of the College of Liberal Arts were former psychology majors. Facilities The department is housed in the Psychology Building, one of the first purpose-designed psychology buildings in the country. On