Psychology Program

B.A. in Psychology

Mark Hager, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Psychology

"The Menlo College Psychology curriculum provides students opportunities to delve into areas applicable in both business and human services. Our faculty emphasize traditional foundations and critical current affairs like cross-cultural issues and communication and counseling skills, so our students graduate with a strong psychology background, prepared to succeed in graduate school and professional careers. Capitalizing on our reputation as Silicon Valley's Business School, the Psychology program is developing a track in Organizational Psychology to further enhance students' academic and career opportunities."

At various times, psychology has been considered the study of the human soul, the study of the human mind, and the study of human behavior. Some people study psychology empirically; others consider psychology to be an art. The Psychology program at Menlo College emphasizes the traditional liberal arts psychology courses, yet includes topical courses that explore the most current psychological issues such as sports psychology and human sexuality.

This is an example of a possible guideline for on-time graduation from Menlo College. For full requirements and prerequisites, please refer back to degree checklists or the course catalog. Students must also pass the English Proficiency Exam in order to graduate.

• ¹ ENG 101 or ENG 099 depending on placement test score
• ² MTH 102 or MTH 101 or MTH 090 depending on placement test score
• ³ MCM 151 or POL 150 or SSC 150
• ⁴ ENG 101 or ENG 102 depending on fall semester placement
• ⁵ MTH 101 or MTH 102 depending on fall semester placement
• ⁶ HUM 307 or HUM 311 or MCM 308 or MGT 325
• ⁷ Upper division ART/LIT/HIS/HUM/PHI
• ⁸ LIT 150 or LIT 300 or LIT 301 or LIT 302 or LIT 303 or LIT 304