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Exploring the Psychology and Social Behavior Major: Pathways and Opportunities

Discover the Psychology and Social Behavior major offered by Vatche Yousefian, PJ Singh, and Katherine Martinez. Delve into the study of human behavior, focusing on why individuals act in certain ways across various domains, including violence, domestic abuse, and community health. Learn about core and specialty courses required for the major, and explore potential career paths like counseling, social work, and career counseling. Gain practical experience through research opportunities with reputable organizations enhancing your skill set for the real world.

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Exploring the Psychology and Social Behavior Major: Pathways and Opportunities

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  1. Major Pathway Project By: VatcheYousefian, PJ Singh, and Katherine Martinez

  2. What major are you? • Psychology and Social Behavior • School: Social Ecology WHY? • A deeper focus on human behavior • Seeking to explain why people act the way they do.

  3. CORE Courses • School of PSB Reqs: • Psych 11ABC, 101D, 102C, 103H, 104S • 3 additional specialty courses • 3 of 4 Groups of • Developmental, Health, Pre-Clinical, and Social, Personality & Enviornment • Social Ecological Reqs: • C7, SocEco10, 13, 194W, 195

  4. What do you learn about? • You learn about human behavior in specific settings, areas, and fields of work. • Such as— • Violence • Domestic abuse • Clinical Studies • Work, family, and/or school • Community Health

  5. How can this be applied to everyday life? • You can be a— • Counselor/ Psychiatrist/Psychologist • Social Work • Case Management • Business/Marketing/Sales • Career Counselor • However you are not limited to these options because of your degree

  6. Change of Major:Classes to take:Psych 11A,B,C

  7. Research Opportunities • COACH with the Counseling Center • Peer Educators with Counseling Center • Autism Interventions and Resources, Inc • Child Abuse Prevention Center • Drake Institute of Behavior Medicine • And so much more…(like 999, not kidding)

  8. What classes to take if you are interested? • Psych 7A (Intro to Psychology) • Psych 11A (Biological) • Psych 11B (Behavioral) OR • Psych 11C (Social)

  9. Q & A?

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