Blanca Meyer, Ed.D.
Associate Professor of Psychology - Degree Completion, Program Coordinator
When you seek to understand the human mind,
the possibilities are endless.
Psychology is the study of the mind and how it shapes our experiences and behaviors. At Fresno Pacific, you’ll examine people from scientific, religious, philosophical, physiological and socio-cultural perspectives.
You'll also gain a hands-on approach to learning, providing you with a unique and relevant experience. You'll take your studies beyond the classroom with research projects and experiences observing and working in the field of psychology.
Learn from faculty with a range of clinical training and perspectives as you study human behavior and mental processes – theoretical and applied.
Program Highlights
- Integration of practical applications with a focus on fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Choose between face-to-face or fully online program options
- Meet for class one night per week
- Progress through the entire program with a cohort of 12-22 adult students
- Engage diverse classmates from a variety of life stages and cultural backgrounds
- Study under experienced faculty and who assign relevant coursework
- Take part in internship, research and career development opportunities
- For a detailed program brochure click here
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Catalog
Program Director: Blanca Quiroz, Ed.D.
Overview
Psychology is the study of the mind and how it shapes our experiences and behaviors. At Fresno Pacific, you'll examine people from scientific, religious, philosophical, physiological and socio-cultural perspectives. You'll also gain a hands-on approach to learning, providing you with a unique and relevant experience. You'll take your studies beyond the classroom with research projects and experiences observing and working in the field of psychology.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
1. Students will demonstrate the critical thinking, analytical writing, and abstract reasoning skills necessary for successful graduate school performance and professional effectiveness.
2. Students shall demonstrate knowledge of the history of psychology and key concepts and theories of the psychological literature
3. Students shall demonstrate precision of thought, the ability to formulate and analyze testable hypotheses, develop clear arguments, and express themselves concisely and effectively in written assignments and public presentations.
4. Students will examine and critique how the scientific discipline of psychology and the Christian faith co-exist in a mutually illuminating relationship, in healthy tension and harmony with each other.
5. Students will analyze their personal growth and identify development, coherently connecting knowledge of human nature with an emerging wisdom of family, community, culture, and ethics.
Degree Pathways
Psychology, B.A. (DC) Two Year Pathway
General Education Requirements- BIB 114Â -Â Jesus and the Christian Community Credits 3
- BIB 248Â -Â Biblical Perspectives for Well-Being Credits 3
Program prerequisites:
- MATH 205Â -Â Introductory Statistics Credits 3
- PSY 119Â -Â General Psychology Credits 3
Required Courses (39 units)- PSY 216Â -Â Psychological Statistics Credits 3
- PSY 251Â -Â Child Growth and Development Credits 3 or
- PSY 261Â -Â Lifespan Development Credits 3
- PSY 296Â -Â Social Psychology Credits 3
- PSY 316Â -Â Advanced Research Methods Credits 3
- PSY 341Â -Â Assessment, Testing, and Measurement Credits 3
- PSY 371Â -Â Cognition Credits 3
- PSY 374Â -Â Biopsychology Credits 3
- PSY 381Â -Â Behavioral Psychology Credits 3
- PSY 411Â -Â Abnormal Psychology Credits 3
- PSY 441Â -Â Introduction to Counseling Theories Credits 3
- PSY 451Â -Â History and Systems of Psychology Credits 3
- PSY 472Â -Â Cross-Cultural Psychology Credits 3
- PSY 480Â -Â Practicum I Credits 1.5
- PSY 481Â -Â Practicum II Credits 1.5
Program prerequisites:
- PSY 216Â -Â Psychological Statistics Credits 3
- PSY 251Â -Â Child Growth and Development Credits 3 or
- PSY 261Â -Â Lifespan Development Credits 3
- PSY 296Â -Â Social Psychology Credits 3
- PSY 316Â -Â Advanced Research Methods Credits 3
- PSY 341Â -Â Assessment, Testing, and Measurement Credits 3
- PSY 371Â -Â Cognition Credits 3
- PSY 374Â -Â Biopsychology Credits 3
- PSY 381Â -Â Behavioral Psychology Credits 3
- PSY 411Â -Â Abnormal Psychology Credits 3
- PSY 441Â -Â Introduction to Counseling Theories Credits 3
- PSY 451Â -Â History and Systems of Psychology Credits 3
- PSY 472Â -Â Cross-Cultural Psychology Credits 3
- PSY 480Â -Â Practicum I Credits 1.5
- PSY 481Â -Â Practicum II Credits 1.5
Possibilities Await
With an ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ Education
You already have a lot going on in your life, which is why our degree completion programs are designed to meet you where you are. You'll be surrounded by other students who will support and encourage you, by faculty mentors who are invested in your success, by opportunities to connect what you learn in the classroom to the real world, and by connections to the employers who will help you move forward in your career.
First Steps to Admission
- Submit an application for admission (online)
* Admission applications are free, no discount codes required. - Request official transcripts from previously attended colleges, universities and high schools and send electronically to trans.evaluator@fresno.edu
- GED Transcripts OR any AA, AS, AS-T, AA-T from an accredited College or University as proof of High School graduation
- This includes any military transcripts you may have, along with your military release forms (DD214).​â¶Ä‹
- Complete the FAFSA as early as October 1. (FAFSA Code: 001253)
Enroll in the minimum number of units per semester to qualify for loans. - Schedule an appointment with your Student Financial Services Advisor 559-453-2041 sfs@fresno.edu
Requirements
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University Admission Prerequisites
- Minimum 6 transferable baccalaureate-level units
- Minimum 2.4 GPA
- 2 years post-secondary experience
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Program Admission Prerequisites
- 60 transferable baccalaureate-level units
- Minimum 2.4 GPA
- 2 years post-secondary experience
Program Requirements
- 2.75 GPA for Admissions to cohort
- Program Application Packet
Program prerequisites
- General Psychology
- Introduction to Statistics
- Research Methods
Transfer Agreements
The following guidelines are used when considering transfer credit:
- Courses completed at a regionally or ABHE, ATS, TRACS, or AARTS accredited institution
- Baccalaureate-level courses
- Grade of C- or better
- Courses are not duplicate to credit already received
- All GE and major courses must be taken for a letter grade, not pass/fail
- No lab is required for Area 5 Physical & Biological Sciences
- Some majors have lower division prerequisites. Select an institution below to see the school's general education and lower division major requirements
*Transfer Agreements are only a tool. Transfer work is not considered official until it has been evaluated by the ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ Registrar’s Office.
Non-traditional Admission
State Authorization
State authorization is a federal requirement in the Higher Education Act that requires institutions to be authorized in the state in which online programs are offered. ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ works regularly with individual state authorization agencies to meet each state's requirements. Currently, ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ has received authorization to offer online degree programs in all but seven states, as well as Washington, D.C. The seven states are: Georgia, Michigan, New York, New Mexico, Oregon, Rhode Island and Wisconsin.
For the latest updates on the status of ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥'s authorization in your state, contact your ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ Admissions representative.
Cost & Financial Aid
The below listed prices reflect the current and upcoming Fall and Spring semesters and do not include any financial aid. Paying for college can be an overwhelming step in your education journey. We can help you find all the possible opportunities to reduce your out of pocket costs.
Tuition & Financial Aid
* This is an estimate. Costs subject to change. Cost of attendance figures are used for budgeting purposes only and represent an estimate of projected tuition and fees for the coming academic year. Actual tuition rates are approved by the Board of Trustees and may vary.
Types of aid
Financial aid can refer to scholarships, grants and loans, which are available to you from the government, the university or outside sources. Aid types vary depending on the type of student you are.
Alexandra Green
Mathematics
The grants, the academic awards, the transfer scholarship – all of it makes it so much more affordable to attend ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥. I know that school isn’t cheap for anyone, but ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ helped me realize that I could actually come to this school because they were going to help me so much financially.
Career Opportunities
Graduates are prepared to pursue careers and advanced study in academia, clinical psychology, marriage and family therapy and industrial psychology. You'll also be prepared to provide context for careers in law enforcement, education, human resources, consultation, business, public relations and more.
Career Possibilities
- Counselor
- Human services provider
- Law enforcement agent
- Program manager
- Child advocate
- Human resources professional
Career Development Happens Here
The staff in our Career Development and Experiential Learning Center are here to help you prepare to enter the working world. Whether your a freshman or an ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ alum, there are a number of resources and trainings offered to help you find the internship and job you’re looking for.
- Resume writing classes
- Career assessments, exploration & planning
- Job search and networking opportunities
- and much more