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Psychology

Build your careerPossible career paths• SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST

• CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST

• ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE MANAGER

• REHABILITATION SPECIALIST

• SCHOOL COUNSELOR

• SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR

Income potentialMEDIAN ANNUAL WAGES, 2016

These figures were sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, (U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2016-17 Edition, BLS.gov/OOH) and represent the 2016 median pay for these occupations nationally. Earning your degree does not guarantee that you will earn these amounts. Some of these careers require further study at the graduate level.

$75,670

$83,480

$90,050

$41,070

$54,560

School Psychologist

Clinical Psychologist (general hospital)

Administrative Service Manager

Substance AbuseCounselor

School Counselor

*See site for details.

Columbia College-San Luis ObispoUniversity Partner Center

Building 2700-A at Cuesta CollegeSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Admissions@CCIS.edu

Earn your degree with Columbia College!Columbia College is a private, nonprofi tinstitution that’s been around since 1851. Students look to us when:

• They need a quality, accredited degree but not the debt that often comes with it (who does?). Our tuition is half the national average* and fi nancial aid may also be available to help manage costs and minimize debt.

• They need the fl exibility of evening and online classes to fi t school around their schedule.

• They need their degree fast, like three and a half years for a bachelor’s fast or 20 months for an associate.

• Going back to school seems daunting, but less so with small classes, accessible professors and free tutoring services to help with coursework.

Let’s talk about how we can help you earn your degree.

Call, email or start by applying today!

(833) 844-3328 Apply.CCIS.edu

AHE17 1017

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

General Education Requirements 38-41 hours

Foreign Language Requirement 6 hours

Multicultural Requirement 3 hours

Psychology Core Requirements 18 hours

PSYC 101: General Psychology

PSYC/SOCI 175: Introduction to Theory-based

Research and Writing

PSYC/SOCI 324: Statistics for the Behavioral and

Natural Sciences

PSYC/SOCI 325: Quantitative Research Methods

PSYC 381: History & Systems of Psychology

PSYC 495: Integrative Psychology

Psychology Electives* 33 hours

Electives 19-22 hours

Total 120 hours

* In place of the Psychology electives listed above, you can choose to complete an emphasis in Sport Psychology.

Your degree requirements

The information contained in this brochure relates to the 2017-18 academic year and is subject to change. Please refer to Catalog.CCIS.edu for the most current information.

Study psychologyA psychology degree can set you up for success in a huge number of careers.

Want to become a clinical psychologist? Your first step is to complete your bachelor’s degree before continuing on to graduate school.

Want to work in marketing? What could be more helpful than understanding how consumers think?

Want to become a teacher? Your job will be much easier when you know how children learn and develop.

These are just a few examples, but the list is large, giving you a wide range of career opportunities after graduation.

Columbia College offers a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology degree.

What you’ll learnYou will study topical areas such as:

• Human development

• Personality theory

• Neuroscience

• How we learn

• Memory and cognition

• Emotion

• Sensation and perception

• Relationships

• Abnormal behavior

• Psychotherapy