Category: Psychology

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Criminology and Criminal JusticePsychology

Grace Beltran ’27

Grace Beltran

Cal Lutheran has a very distinct and developed criminal justice department that offers a variety of networking opportunities through clubs and required internships. The major also implements a structured curriculum that pushes and encourages students to be the very best they can be. The psychology department is built to provide you with foundational knowledge as well as routes to take based on your interests, some of them being biopsychology, child and family development, and law and criminal behavior.

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Criminology and Criminal JusticePsychologySpanish

Karla Guzman ’25

Karla Guzman

All the Spanish professors are super sweet and helpful no matter what your other majors are. Criminology and Criminal Justice is a major where you are well-supported by everyone in the department. I have met some of the best people in this major. There are also so many different areas in a psychology major that one can learn and study. It’s always something new.

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ChemistryPsychologySpanish

Mikaela Caltrider ’23

Mikaela Caltrider

The Cal Lutheran Pre-Med track provided a solid background of information that I could depend on and a great backing for entering the medical field this year. I know I will continue to use this knowledge even once I start medical school. The psychology major gave me so much context on how to treat people well. Having a background in Psychology will make me a better doctor who remains in tune with her patients.

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PsychologySociology

Lee’el Asulin ’23

Lee'elAsulin

The psychology program set me up for success in my career through a blend of academic rigor and practical experience. Minoring in sociology significantly aided me in my studies and career path by providing a deeper understanding of society and its impact on individuals.

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PsychologySports Management

Ali Gregory ’25

Alexis Gregory

I chose psychology with an emphasis in sports because I have been a competitive athlete my whole life and realized that there is a big mental side to the sports world. I also am very interested in the mind and how it works with dealing with stress and performance, so this major was the exact area for me. I chose a sports management minor to gain another part of a sports background for my sports psychology studies, and to help get my foot through the door in the sports world.

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GermanPsychology

Sierra Knopp ’24

Sierra Knopp

I chose to major in psychology because I am fascinated by how the brain processes information and how it rebounds from injury and disease. Exploring multiple topics within psychology through my classes and working with professors on research teams has allowed me to discover my passion for clinical psychology. My dad graduated from Cal Lutheran in 1989 with a German minor; my whole life he spoke highly of the program with Dr. Walter Stewart. My minor has been helpful, especially when studying the history of psychology and the founding German psychologists. I am currently working as a German department assistant and am excited to help tutor students as they learn the language.

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PsychologyReligion

Maia Sable ’24

Maia Sable

Psychology offers a very broad educational experience where you can find many specific avenues of interest. Taking Adult Development and Aging (PSYC 305) helped me narrow down my future career. I chose a religion minor because I love how religion can be applied to numerous settings and how it can open doors for people to meet and learn from one another. Religion can be interpreted in many different ways and therefore offer much to us in everyday and scholarly discussions.

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Psychology

Yanely Lara ’24

Yanely Lara

This major has a range of career options and will help with personal growth. I am interested in working within the juvenile justice system to make a positive impact on young lives and help them navigate their challenges. I have identified this path by taking courses such as Child and Adolescent Development (PSYC 304), volunteering my time at local schools and joining ride-alongs with the local sheriff’s department.

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Psychology

Grace Schifrin ’24

Grace Schifrin

I think a psychology degree can get you very far in life because there are a lot of different routes you can go down with it. Making connections and talking to people has been the biggest help with identifying my path! My future plans are to pursue my graduate degree in licensed social work (LCSW) and begin practicing in a clinical aspect.

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Psychology

Jordyn Todd ’24

Jordyn Todd

I recommend the psychology major because what you learn becomes applicable to your own life, and you get to earn a college degree while learning more about human nature and how to work better with people.

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PsychologySpanish

Liban Yakob ’23

Liban Yakob

This subject not only makes you more aware of other people’s behavior but your own as well. This has allowed me to grow and change for the better as a person and be able to apply things I learned in a classroom setting
to my relationships with others.

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Psychology

Humberto Jimenez ’23

Humberto Jimenez

I chose this major to help me better understand people and develop better relationships. With my knowledge of psychology, I hope to improve criminal justice reform and police-community relations, as well as create effective programs to prevent crime.

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Political SciencePsychologySpanish

Millennia Gamez ’24

Millennia Games

I chose my majors (Political Science and Psychology) because I have always wanted to make a difference in the world by being aware of the political systems in place and what is going on in people’s minds. My majors intrigue and challenge me to pursue a career where I can positively impact the world and the people around me.

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