Psychology

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The change of major forms for Psychology are now submitted via E-FORM on the
Registrars website under Forms & Services. Please see the Change of Major information on our website regarding GPA for Psychology.

  • Academic Advisors must initiate the Course Substitution or Acceptance of Transfer Coursework Petition for students. Please visit your advisor to submit the petition.

  • Academic Advisors must initiate the Course Substitution or Acceptance of Transfer Coursework Petition for students. Please visit your advisor to submit the petition.

  • Fill out a Grade Forgiveness through Course Repetition Form (located in the Forms tab).
  • Take the completed form to your Academic Advisor for their signature.
  • If the catalog course number has NOT changed, the Department Chair DOES NOT need to sign the form and you can take the form directly to the Registrar's Office for processing.
  • If the catalog course number HAS changed (Ex. 1st attempt: BHS 204-2nd attempt: PSY 204), then the Department Chair signature is required. After, the Department Chair's signature is obtained, you can then take the form to the Registrar's Office for processing.
  • NOTE: You cannot complete a Grade Forgiveness through Course Repetition Form if you received a W in the course.

  • Fill out a Request for Award of Minor Form (located in the Forms tab).
  • We recommend that you complete Part II of the form with the minor coordinator. Please meet with the coordinator of the minor that you are appying for.
  • Psychology minors - See Dr. Jim Sturges, email is:  jwsturges@cpp.edu .
Beginning Fall 2013 quarter, students may now pursue one additional major and/or a maximum of two minors if all declared programs may be completed within 36 units above the units required for their primary major. Students must submit a plan demonstrating that they can meet this restriction with their change of major form or minor course approval form. The plan must be verified and signed by the department chair and associate dean associated with the major or minor.