The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology prepares students for
careers in the mental health field, as well as for graduate
study. The curriculum includes the theoretical underpinnings
of psychology, the social science research methods used
to study human thought, emotion, and behavior, and the practical
application of psychology. Students will learn to analyze
behavior, assess psychosocial developmental progress, identify
treatment modalities, and use basic counseling skills. Internships
allow students to apply their classroom learnng in a professional
work environment. Graduates may go on to careers in venues
such as behavioral oriented programs, child and adolescent
residential treatment centers, hospice programs, psychological
inpatient facilities, and adult treatment centers.
| First Year: | Credits |
|---|
| CS117
Computer Applications I (or higher) |
3 |
| EN105
Advanced English Composition |
3 |
| EN206
Introduction to Literature |
3 |
| FY100
First Year Seminar |
1 |
| HU1xx Humanities Requirement: HU135
World Religions OR |
|
| HU152
Introduction to Western Philosophy |
3 |
| MH201 College
Algebra OR |
|
| MH203 Survey
of Math |
3 |
| PS101
Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
| PS221
Human Development I: Childhood and Adolescence |
3 |
| SS107 Introduction
to Sociology |
3 |
| Arts & Science Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Second Year: | |
|---|
| HU103
World Civilization (Modern) |
3 |
| HU Humanities
Elective |
3 |
| ME215 Medical Law and Ethics | 3 |
| PS150
Human Relations |
3 |
| PS222
Human Development II: Adulthood and Aging |
3 |
| PS230
Social Psychology OR |
|
| PS233
Community Psychology |
3 |
| PS231
Theories of Personality OR |
|
| PS235
Abnormal Psychology |
3 |
| PS299
Psychology Internship I OR |
|
| PS2xx 200-level
Psychology Elective |
3 |
| SC114 Understanding
the Human Nervous System |
4 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Third Year: | |
|---|
| EN2xx 200-level
(or higher) Literature Elective |
3 |
| HU305
Ethics |
3 |
| PS349
Research Level I: Introduction to Research |
3 |
| PS350
Research Level II: Methods and Statistics |
4 |
| PS3xx 300-level
(or higher) Psychology Electives (2) |
6 |
| SS2xx 200-level
(or higher) Social Science Elective |
3 |
| PS2xx 200-level (or higher) Psychology OR | |
| SS2xx Social Science Elective | 3 |
| Arts & Science Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Fourth Year: | |
|---|
| PS325
Learning and Behavior OR |
|
| PS360
Brain and Behavior |
3 |
| PS3xx 300-level
(or higher) Psychology Elective |
3 |
| PS4xx Advanced Seminar
|
3 |
| PS499
Psychology Internship II OR |
|
| PS498
Psychology Bachelor Thesis |
3 |
| SS305 Global
Issues |
3 |
| 200-level (or higher) Arts & Science Electives (2) | 6 |
| Electives (2) | 6 |
| Total Credits Required For Graduation: |
120 |
