BA in Psychology, Preclinical

The preclinical concentration is designed for students who want wish to pursue an advanced degree in psychology. The courses in this concentration are often prerequistes for advanced degrees in psychology.

Preclinical Psychology Program Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a focus on Preclinical teaches students about the study of human behavior. From biological, evolutionary, psychoanalytic, behavioral, cognitive, sociocultural and humanistic perspectives, this program will give you a strong background to proceed to a Master’s or doctoral degree in different psychological domains.

As a student, you will:

  • Connect psychological theory to real life applications.
  • Examine psychological principles of human behavior from a historical perspective.
  • Understand methodology and statistical techniques related to behavioral science research.
  • Understand and apply the major theories related to the entire lifespan from prenatal development through childhood, adolescence, young adulthood, middle-age and late adulthood.

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Spring II (Mar 09, 2020)

Estimated Cost

$500/Credit

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39115 Trade Center Drive, Suite 203, Palmdale, CA 93551
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Fairfield Campus
2450 Martin Road, Fairfield, CA 94534
Lacey Campus
1445 Galaxy Drive NE, Suite 201, Lacey, WA 98516
Lemoore NAS Campus
Bldg. 824, Suite 101, Hancock Circle, NAS Lemoore, CA 93246
Modesto Campus
5222 Pirrone Court, Salida, CA 95368
Menifee Campus
28237 La Piedra Rd, Bldg. 2008, Menifee, CA 92584
Monterey Campus
99 Pacific Street, Suite 375-B, Monterey, CA 93940
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Ontario Campus
3990 Concours Street, Suite 100, Ontario, CA 91764
Palm Desert Campus
75-105 Merle Dr, Suite 800, Bldg. B, Palm Desert, CA 92211
Riverside Campus
3550 Vine Street, Suite 200, Riverside, CA 92507
Roseville Campus
400 Sunrise Avenue, Suite 200, Roseville, CA 95661
Santa Clarita Campus
26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Room UCEN 204c, Santa Clarita, CA 91355
San Diego Campus
7460 Mission Valley Road, San Diego, CA 92108
Santa Maria Campus
1300 E. Cypress Street, Building A-1, Santa Maria, CA 93454
Travis AFB Campus
530 Hickam Avenue, Bldg 249, Suite 10, Travis AFB, CA 94535
Visalia Campus
337 N. Plaza Dr., Visalia, CA 93291
Victorville Campus
13911 Park Avenue, Suite 100, Victorville, CA 92392
Walnut Creek Campus
2950 Buskirk Avenue, Suite 315, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Whidbey Island NAS Campus
1045 W. Midway Street, Room 116, Bldg. 2739, Oak Harbor, WA 98278

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    Admission Requirements

    Applicants for this Bachelor's program must complete the formal application process with all required documents, which include:

    • Completed application
    • A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA
    • Official transcripts from ALL colleges and universities attended
    • 12 or more transferable baccalaureate level credits or the equivalent
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    Only credits from regionally accredited institutions may be accepted in transfer. Failure to report any previous academic work at another college or university may be considered a violation of academic integrity.

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    Program Curriculum

    • Bachelor degrees require students to complete a minimum of 120 semester units which include a combination of General Education requirements and program specific requirements. In the absence of sufficient transfer credit, students may need to take additional general electives to satisfy the 120 total units for the degree which a Brandman Academic Advisor will help you evaluate.

       

      Basic Skills 12
      ENGU103 Writing Communication I: Writing and Rhetoric 3
      ENGU 104 Written Communication II: Writing About Literature 3
      Quantitative reasoning 3
      Oral communication 3
      Breadth Requirements 24
      Humanities Select from 3 different areas: Communications, English, Fine Arts, Foreign Languages, Humanities, Liberal Studies, Philosophy, Religious Studies 9
      Natural Sciences Select 6 credits 6
      Social Sciences Select from 3 different areas: Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education, Economics, History, Marketing, Organizational Leadership, Political Science/Legal Studies, Psychology, Social Sciences, Social Work, Sociology 9
      Liberal Education Foundations 6
      LBSU 302 Information Fluency and Academic Integrity 3
      LBSU 304 Liberal Arts Core Foundations 3
      Total Credits 42
    • PSYU 101 Introduction to Psychology

      3
      MATU 203 Introduction to Statistics

      3
      PSYU 301 Scientific Writing in Behavioral Social Sciences

      3
      PSYU 304 Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences

      3
      PSYU 306 Critical Thinking

      3
      PSYU 320 Human Development across the Lifespan

      3
      PSYU 328 Abnormal Psychology

      3
      PSYU 333 Physiological Psychology

      3
      PSYU 336 Social Psychology

      3
      PSYU 351 History and Systems of Psychology

      3
      PSYU 480 Psychology Capstone

      3
      Core Foundation in Psychological Science Subtotal

      33
      Concentration

      15
      Students will select a concentration from the options below. *

       
      Concentration Subtotal

      15
      Total Credits

      48

    • The preclinical concentration is designed for students who are interested in pursuing a higher level of education in psychology, which is necessary in this field. The students who choose this concentration will be provided with a variety of courses that address the study of human behavior from biological, evolutionary, psychoanalytic, behavioral, cognitive, sociocultural, and humanistic perspectives, giving them a strong background to proceed to a doctoral degree in different psychological domains.

      PSYU 310 Psychology of Learning

      3
      PSYU 317 Cognitive Psychology

      3
      PSYU 322 Theories of Personality

      3
      PSYU 323 Child Development

      3
      PSYU 432 Introduction to Psychological Measurement

      3
      Total Credits

      15

    Meet Our Faculty

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    Isa Ribadu, Ph.D.

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    Kathleen Ringenbach SAS

    arts-sciences

    Kathleen Ringenbach, Ph.D.

    Professor of Psychology

    Specialty

    Psychology

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    BrittanyAleshire

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    Brittany Aleshire, Ph.D.

    Assistant Professor of Psychology

    Specialty

    Psychology

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    Nakisha_Castillo

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    Nakisha Castillo, D.M.F.T.

    Assistant Professor of Psychology

    Specialty

    Psychology

    Psychiatric Mental Health

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