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

What you can do

Employment Opportunities

A Bachelor of Arts in Psychology degree prepares you for careers such as:

Counselors (Mental Health, Marriage, Family, Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorders), HR, Market Research Analyst, Therapists, Teachers, Psychologists, PR, Rehabilitation Counselors, School/Career Counselors, Social/Human/Community Service Workers

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.

Apply ethical standards to evaluate psychological science practice. Build and enhance interpersonal relationships. Adopt values that build community at local, national, and global levels.

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.

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Accelerated Master's Program

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.

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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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