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General Contact
- School Code: 113800
- Phone: (657) 278-2593
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
76.18%FINANCIAL AID RATE
83%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
26:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
18FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$8,452Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Psychology Degrees
The psychology program at California State University – East Bay prepares students for careers as case managers, psychiatric technicians, career counselors, and rehabilitation specialists. The program focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Program courses include: principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods, and psychological assessment and testing methods. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer psychology degrees.
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California State University – East Bay
800 N State College Blvd, Fullerton, CA
History
California State University, East Bay (CSUEB) was founded in 1957 as the State College for Alameda County. Over the following years the school has had many location and name changes. In 1961 the school moved to Hayward Hills and was renamed Alameda State College, in 1963 it was once again renamed, this time to California State College at Hayward.
In 1972 the school was granted University Status and changed its name to California State University, Hayward. In 2005, the school, with a new mission to serve the eastern San Francisco Bay Area, changed its name to the current CSUEB.
CSUEB operates locations in Hayward, Oakland and Concord California, and serves over 13,000 students annually and is one of a few schools in the California State University System to utilize the quarter system.
Academics
CSUEB offers over 100 career oriented programs and is known for its College of Business and Economics, its Education Department and Music Department. CSUEB is considered a top-tier masters granting school.
Programs offered include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
Freshman applicants interested in enrolling at CSUEB must meet the following requirements:
- High School graduate/GED
- Complete a minimum 15 unit pattern of college preparatory courses with a grade of C or higher
- Have a qualifying eligibility index (GPA plus ACT or SAT test score)
Graduate and transfer admissions will have separate requirements which are available on the website.
Financial aid is available in a variety of forms to qualifying students. To determine eligibility students should complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Athletics
The CSUEB Pioneers are Members of the NCAA Division II and compete in the CCAA.
Athletics programs offered:
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Track and Field
- Swimming
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. California State University – East Bay offers a bachelor's degree program in psychology.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 59 |
Female | 240 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Asian | 54 |
Black | 33 |
Hispanic | 115 |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders | 4 |
White | 50 |
Multiple Races | 26 |
Non Resident Alien | 5 |
Unknown | 12 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Psychology program at California State University – East Bay, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Regulatory Affairs Managers
Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.
School Psychologists
Description
Investigate processes of learning and teaching and develop psychological principles and techniques applicable to educational problems.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, school psychologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 19.6% from 2014 to 2024
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists
Description
Apply principles of psychology to human resources, administration, management, sales, and marketing problems. Activities may include policy planning; employee testing and selection, training and development; and organizational development and analysis. May work with management to organize the work setting to improve worker productivity.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, industrial-organizational psychologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 19.1% from 2014 to 2024
Neuropsychologists and Clinical Neuropsychologists
Description
Apply theories and principles of neuropsychology to diagnose and treat disorders of higher cerebral functioning.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, neuropsychologists and clinical neuropsychologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.8% from 2014 to 2024
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses in psychology, such as child, clinical, and developmental psychology, and psychological counseling. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the candidates California State University – East Bay accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, California State University – East Bay may offer student services like those listed below:- Online course work available
- Remedial courses
- Counseling assistance
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Helping students find work after graduation
Intercollegiate Athletics
California State University – East Bay is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division II without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (California Collegiate Athletic Assoc)
- Basketball (California Collegiate Athletic Assoc)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
- Water Polo