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Bachelor of Arts Psychology (3 + 1)

The study of psychology is concerned with explaining, predicting, and describing the thoughts, emotions, and actions of humans and animals. A major or minor in psychology provides an excellent background for occupations in such diverse fields as business, education, and social services. A major provides the basis for graduate training leading to the pursuit of psychology as a profession in either academic or applied areas.

Many students decide to major in psychology because the CSU program prepares them to work with and help others in many different ways, from providing one-on-one, in-depth assistance to those who are suffering to conducting research into the causes of mental illness to understanding what motivates people to respond to written or oral communication. Individuals, couples, families, schools, businesses, and communities seek and use psychological services. Cleveland State University’s Bachelor of Arts in Psychology makes it possible for students to pursue a four-year (baccalaureate) psychology major through a combination of courses taken at LCCC that are either LCCC courses taught by LCCC instructors or CSU courses taught by visiting CSU instructors.

Cleveland State University Website – Psychology

LCCC Psychology Majors Handbook 2022-2023

 

Parallel LCCC Programs

Curriculum Pathway – Psychology

Admission Requirements

  1. Applications can be submitted the term before a student intends to start the CSU program.  Students should work with their LCCC Advisor and the CSU Transfer Center to determine the best time to transfer.
  2. Credit from regionally accredited institutions will be evaluated for credit at CSU.  Students must earn a ‘D’ or higher for the course to transfer.
  3. Be in good standing with a 2.0+ GPA.
  4. High school transcripts will be required for students with less than 12 college credit hours and may be required for financial aid and/or foreign language requirements.
  5. ACT/SAT scores are not required for students who have earned 12 or more college credit hours.
  6. CSU requires students to have a cumulative 2.0+ GPA from all regionally accredited institutions for admission.
  7. Students earning their associate degree in high school cannot apply to the CSU partnership program until they take college credit hours post-high school graduation.  Students should work with the CSU Transfer Center for guidance on courses to take at LCCC, as up to 90 credits can be earned at LCCC before transferring to CSU’s program.

 

Application Procedures

CSU has “multi-term” registration, which means in March, students register for classes for the Fall, Spring, and Summer of the next academic year. For example, in March 2022, students register for all Fall 2022, Spring 2023, and Summer 2023. Therefore, students expecting to take courses in any semester in the 22-23 school year are advised to apply before (or by) January 2022.

To apply to the Partnership, follow the steps below:

  1. Complete an online application.   Select “pay by mail” and don’t pay $40.
  2. Complete a Partnership Supplement Form and email it to TransferCenter@csuohio.edu. This waives the $40 fee.
  3. Request all colleges you attended to send official transcripts directly to CSU. High school, also.
  4. Once your materials are in, check your CampusNet for an admission decision. It can happen fast!
  5. Once admitted, meet with your CSU advisor. 
  6. CSU students should log in to CampusNet to register for Transfer Orientation for resources and support services. There are two options: in-person (currently through Zoom) or online at your own pace through Blackboard.

Submit all college-level transcripts to:
Cleveland State University
Admissions Office
2398 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 4411

 

How do I know if I am in the University Partnership?  

How do I know if I am in the University Partnership?

  • You are following the UP Curriculum Pathway from the associate to the bachelor’s degree.
    • For 2:2 degrees, you have been admitted to the partner institution and have registered for your first classes the upcoming semester, 3rd year of partner classes.  The first day of the 3rd year class, you are officially a UP student.
    • For 3:1 degrees, you are a UP student if you are registered for the 3rd year in either bridgework LCCC classes or UP partner classes. You may not be necessarily admitted with the UP partner just yet.  The first day of the 3rd year of UP or LCCC bridgework class, you are officially a UP student.
  • UP Office will use the email address your partner institution shares with us, which is once a semester, to email out a reminder to you about the UP program supports and services.
  • If you are unsure if you are in the UP, you are welcome to email or call the UP Office to verify your status.

How do I show proof I am a UP student to receive benefits and supports offered at LCCC

  • Go to the Circulation Desk on the 2nd floor of the LCCC Bass Library  (440) 366-4026.
  • Show your class registration for UP classes with the partner institution or LCCC bridgework classes.
  • Bass Library staff will place a color coded sticker on the back of your LCCC or partner institution ID card.  If you have no LCCC or UP ID card, a UP ID card will be issued to you.
  • You will need to get a new sticker (date specific) each semester that you are registered for UP partner classes.
  • An ID card is not required but would be needed if you are seeking benefits and supports at LCCC while in the partnership.
  • Supports and services are for Elyria Campus and the Learning Centers (Community Learning  Center at Lorain High School, Lorain Learning Center at City Center, LCCC Wellington Center, and University Partnership Ridge Campus).

 

 

Helpful Links

 

For More Information

Prospective Students – CSU Admissions 
Amanda Zacur – a.zacur@csuohio.edu
216-523-7416
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Virtual and in-person options are available! Register today.
Discover CSU – a transfer-focused event to help introduce you to CSU! Being held in person on November 4, 2022 and March 24, 2023.

Prospective Students – Advising
Cleveland State University Transfer Center – transfercenter@csuohio.edu
216-687-5568
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CSU will be at Lorain in 2023 for prospective student advising! Make an appointment here for February 8, March 7, or April 11.

Admitted and Current Students – Advising
Psychology and Spanish
College of Arts and Sciences Academic Advising
artsandsciences@csuohio.edu
216-687-5040
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See the Cleveland State University Academic Calendar for important academic dates and deadlines.