Bachelor of Science – Psychology Major (120 hrs.)

The Department of Psychology will provide students with competency in psychology, including requisite skills in analyzing human behavior, a broad range of research and skills relating to psychology, an understanding and ability to apply psychological concepts and principles, knowledge of the ethical questions and issues in psychology, and a broad understanding of all major areas of psychology. The Department offers programs leading to careers in mental health and social sciences education, as well as a preparation for further professional training in law, public administration, psychology, history, and social service.

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Mission

The mission is to equip students to succeed in psychology-related careers, lead with ethical insight, and serve their communities by applying psychological principles to human behavior.

Outcomes

Our program assures that students attain the following outcomes:

1. Students will be able to compare and contrast the major concepts and theoretical perspectives in the field of psychology.
2. Students will be able to effectively evaluate empirical findings in the field of psychology.
3. Students will demonstrate ethical principles as applied to the practice of psychology and an awareness of the influence of culture on human behavior.
4. Students will demonstrate competence in both oral and written communication.
5. Students will be able to apply techniques and practices which are commonly used by mental health professionals.

Degree Requirements

General Education Requirements - 36 hours

Communication – 9 hrs.

ENG 143	College Composition	3
HUM 203	Humanities Seminar	3
SP 203	Effective Speaking	3
	Or
COM 163	Interpersonal Communication	3

Humanities and Social Science – 12 hrs.

PSY 113	Principles of Psychology	3
POLS 113	Introduction to Government	3
SOC 103	Principles of Sociology	3
	Humanities Elective (3)	3

Mathematics and Science – 9 hrs.

	Mathematics Elective (3)	3
	Biology Elective (3)	3
	Math or Science Elective (3)	3

Other – 6 hrs.

HIS 103	American History I	3
	And
HIS 113	American History II	3
	Or
HIS 203	World Civilization I	3
	And
HIS 213	World Civilization II	3

Content Requirements - 84 hours

Required

UE 101	University Experience	1
	Or
UE 111	Online Learning Orientation	1

Electives – 35 hrs.

Students wishing to pursue graduate training in psychology should also take MA 113 College Algebra and MA 253 Statistics.

Electives (35)

35

Required Core – 6 hrs.

PSY 303	Research Methods in Psychology	3
PSY 453	Clinical Internship I	3
	Or
PSY 473	Psychology Capstone Demonstration	3

Subject Area Concentrations - 24 hrs.

Choose four of the following clinical core courses – 12 hrs.

PSY 323	Abnormal Psychology	3
PSY 363/SOC 363	Human Behavior & Counseling	3
PSY 403	Human Sexuality	3
PSY 413	The Psychology of Addiction	3
PSY 423	Counseling Theories & Practices	3

Choose two of the following social/cognitive core courses – 6 hrs.

PSY 333	Psychology of Personality	3
PSY 343	Social Psychology	3
PSY 373	Political Psychology	3

Choose two of the following developmental core courses – 6 hrs.

PSY 223	Life Span Developmental Psychology	3
PSY 353	Child & Adolescent Psychology	3
SOC 323	The Family	3

Additional Psychology Core Electives - 18 hrs.

Choose 18 hours from any above subject area courses not used or from the list below.

PSY 313	Topics in Psychology	3
PSY 383	Forensic Psychology	3
PSY 433	Issues of Substance Abuse in Family Systems	3
PSY 443	Advanced Forensic Psychology	3
PSY 483	Counseling Issues in Substance Abuse	3
PSY 493	Issues & Ethics in Psychology & Counseling	3
SOC 313	Topics in Sociology	3
SM 393	Sport Psychology	3

Total Credit Hours: 120