Instructional Programs
Psychology San Jacinto Campus
Degree(s) None
(951) 487-MSJC (6752) 1-800-624-5561 Maria Lopez (951) 487-3690 mlopez@msjc.edu
Certificate(s) None
Employment Concentration Certificate(s)
Menifee Valley Campus (951) 672-MSJC (6752) 1-800-452-3335 Richard Kandus (951) 639-5695 rkandus@msjc.edu
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Program Description The psychology program at MSJC is designed to benefit both the student pursuing a career in psychology or related disciplines as well as the student desiring to acquire a personal understanding of psychology as it applies to everyday living. Psychology is the scientific study of human behavior and mental processes. The focus in psychology is on studying
Career Opportunities Psychiatric Aide * Social Services Director * Survey Designer * Mental Health Worker * Sports Psychologist * Space Psychologist * Forensic Psychologist * Employment Counselor * Outreach Worker * Human Factors Specialist * Personnel Management Specialist * Public Health Statistician Trainee * Community College Instructor * Marriage, Family, Child Counselor * Community College Counselor * Student Affairs Officer * Probation Officer * Research Director * Social Research Trainee * Drug Abuse Counselor * Training
the psycho-social and biological factors that influence
Officer * Personnel Analyst * Psychometrist * Administrator
an individual’s personality, and intellectual and social
* Therapist
development. It is a broad discipline which involves both
Transfer Preparation
pure and practical application of scientific principles as they apply to human development and adjustment. Although professional level positions require a graduate degree, BA holders find satisfying careers in a growing number of fields.
Distinctive Features At MSJC PSYC-101 is a popular survey course that meets the social science requirement for transfer students. PSYC-102 allows the student to work on meeting personal needs in today’s society. PSYC-103 serves students in psychology, child development and nursing. PSYC-107 focuses on the physiological aspects of psychology.
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MSJC offers a range of course work to prepare students to transfer to four-year colleges and universities. All fouryear institutions prescribe their own standards for course evaluation and admissions. Prospective transfer students are advised to review the MSJC catalog with a counselor to determine which MSJC courses are transferable.
Degree An Associate degree is not available in this major. Students wishing an Associate degree should major in Social/ Behavioral Sciences from Area B of the General Education Requirements in Option A. Students are advised to see a counselor.
Mt. San Jacinto College 2010-2011 Catalog
Note: Every effort has been made to keep program information current. Please use this information as a guide and consult with the chair of the department/program or an MSJC counselor.