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General Education Requirements (37 credits)
CTA 206 Computer Applications

ECO 105 Fundamentals of Economics

ENG 121 English Composition I

ENG 122 English Composition II

ENG 131 Public Speaking

ENG 310 Research Writing

MAT 205 Introductory Survey of Mathematics

PHI 100 Introduction to Critical Thinking

PHI 302 Ethics and Values in Behavioral Science

SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology

 

HIS 381 Contemporary Global Issues

OR

POL 300 American Politics

 

BIO 253 Anatomy and Physiology I (with Lab)

OR

SCI 335 Human Anatomy and Physiology (with Lab)

Humanities Elective (3 credits)
Psychology Core (42 credits)
MAT 308 Inferential Statistics

PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology

PSY 300 Theories of Personality

PSY 301 Social Psychology

PSY 305 Psychopathology

PSY 324 Applying Psychology in Professional Contexts

PSY 334 Biological Basis of Behavior

PSY 340 Research Methods in Psychology

PSY 351 Learning and Cognition

PSY 420 Introduction to Trauma-Informed Approaches

PSY 409 Seminar in Psychology

 

PSY 490 Internship in Behavioral Science (Psychology Majors)

OR

ORG 304 Survey of Human Dynamics

 

PSY 452 Multicultural Psychology

Choose one of the following Developmental courses:
PSY 329 Life Span Development

PSY 330 Infant and Toddler Development

PSY 332 Adolescent Development

PSY 336 Child Development

PSY 401 Adult Development and Aging

Major Electives (18 credits)
Six courses beginning with the prefix “PSY”.

Free Electives (20 credits)
Please note: Psychology majors are strongly encouraged to take PSY 490 - PSY 494 (Internship) as part of their psychology core electives or as free electives. Also, PSY 290 - PSY 291 (Guided Practicum) is available.

Students with less than 16 transfer credits are required to take FYE 101 as one of their electives.

Concentration in Children and Families
The Concentration in Children and Families will give students the opportunity to focus their elective credits on courses that will help prepare them for careers working with children and families. This concentration provides students with information and skills in understanding and working with children and families, including both theory and practice. In completing this concentration, students will identify the roles commonly played by family members and assess the impact of these roles using an assets, strength-based perspective as well as a global/diversity perspective. Students will also examine various models for helping and empowering families and will examine how various elements of the ecological systems theory influence child/adolescent/adult development within the family context.

 

The “General Education Requirements” and “Psychology Core” curriculum for the concentration remain unchanged. The only difference is the PSY electives are limited to courses required for the concentration

Children and Families Concentration (9 Credits)
PSY 319 Family Systems

PSY 453 Families and Crisis

 

PSY 454 Children and Families in Context

OR

PSY 455 Adolescents, Adults and Families in Context

Electives (3 Credits)
Choose one of the following electives
PSY 329 Life Span Development

PSY 330 Infant and Toddler Development

PSY 332 Adolescent Development

PSY 336 Child Development

PSY 401 Adult Development and Aging

PSY 499 Internship in Family Science

SOC 302 Marriage and the Family

SOC 311 Parenting Perspectives

SOC 425 Child Abuse: Recognition and Investigation

SOC 469 Step-Parenting & Blended Families

Concentration in Mental Health and Wellness
Undergraduates who major in Psychology can choose to focus their studies on learning more about factors that contribute to emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing for children, adolescents, and adults. In addition, students will learn about mental health counseling and the influence it can have on well-being. A concentration in Mental Health & Wellness will help prepare students who want to pursue a career in mental health by providing a solid background in the factors and issues that can affect individuals’ well-being. Students who complete this concentration can also build knowledge and skills that can help them improve their quality of life. The Mental Health & Wellness concentration can also be beneficial to students preparing to work in entry level professions in the field of psychology.

Mental Health and Wellness Concentration (12 Credits)
PSY 418 Mental Health and Wellness

Electives (3 Credits)
Choose 3 of the following electives
PSY 304 Survey of Human Dynamics

PSY 412 Crisis Intervention

PSY 417 Mindfulness Based Wellness

PSY 421 Trauma and Self-Care

PSY 451 Health Psychology

PSY 483 Addictive Behavior

PSY 484 Losses and Grief Journey

PSY 490 Internship in Behavioral Science (Psychology Majors)

SOC 317 Applied Emotional Intelligence

Psychology Completion Degree
Curriculum
As a transfer student who holds an associate's degree from a partner institution, the following Psychology courses are required.
MAT 308 Inferential Statistics

PSY 452 Multicultural Psychology

PSY 300 Theories of Personality

PSY 301 Social Psychology

PSY 305 Psychopathology

PSY 324 Applying Psychology in Professional Contexts

PSY 334 Biological Basis of Behavior

PSY 351 Learning and Cognition

PSY 340 Research Methods in Psychology

PSY 409 Seminar in Psychology

PSY 420 Introduction to Trauma-Informed Approaches

 

PSY 490 Internship in Behavioral Science (Psychology Majors)

OR

PSY 304 Survey of Human Dynamics

Choose One Developmental Psychology Course
PSY 329 Life Span Development

PSY 330 Infant and Toddler Development

PSY 332 Adolescent Development

PSY 336 Child Development

PSY 401 Adult Development and Aging

The following courses are pre-requisites for a degree in Psychology
ENG 310 Research Writing

MAT 205 Introductory Survey of Mathematics

PHI 302 Ethics and Values in Behavioral Science

PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology

SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology

 

BIO 253 Anatomy and Physiology I (with Lab)

OR

SCI 335 Human Anatomy and Physiology (with Lab)