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Psychology

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Psychology at Cal Poly Pomona

Welcome to the Psychology program. Explore the many dimensions of human behavior while gaining hands-on experience in research and statistics. Our curriculum prepares you for graduate study and a wide range of professional careers.

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Explore Our Programs

BS in Psychology

Psychology is an academic discipline that enables its students to better understand human behavior. The Psychology degree program is designed to provide a comprehensive undergraduate education in this field, leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree.

MS in Psychology

Our Master of Science (M.S.) in Psychology program is designed to prepare you for the Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) license in the State of California.

Minor in Psychology

The Psychology department offers a Minor in Psychology. If you are interested in pursuing a minor in Psychology you can speak with the Minor advisor.

Jaydee Tumambing Hughes

Alumni Spotlight

A Cal Poly Pomona alumna, Jaydee Tumambing Hughes has built a nearly 20-year career delivering trauma-informed, culturally grounded care to immigrants and women of color. At CPP, she was a Psi Chi leader, researcher, WPA presenter, and worked closely with Dr. Lori Barker. She now serves as Clinic Director at Ellie Mental Health and recently completed her Ph.D.

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