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The Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology offers a diverse curriculum that provides a broad-based education in many facets of behavior, mental processes, communication, research, and writing. Courses include forensics, sports and positive psychology, as well as the traditional courses needed to prepare students for graduate studies. Students may select from six tracks/concentrations within the major (Human Services, Developmental Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis, Health Care/Fitness, Business and General Psychology—concentrations may vary by campus).
Upon completion of this program, students are able to:
To receive a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology, students must earn a total of 120.0 credit hours. Program requirements are as follows:
Lower Division Psychology Courses (18.0 credit hours) | |
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Introduction to Cognitive Development | 3.0 credit hours |
Introduction to Experimental Psychology | 3.0 credit hours |
Careers and Writing in Psychology | 3.0 credit hours |
Social Psychology | 3.0 credit hours |
Abnormal Psychology | 3.0 credit hours |
Psychology of Personality | 3.0 credit hours |
Behavioral/Social Science (6.0 credit hours) | |
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Introduction to Psychology | 3.0 credit hours |
Introduction to Sociology | 3.0 credit hours |
American History Pre 1876 | 3.0 credit hours |
American History Since 1876 | 3.0 credit hours |
Lifespan Development | 3.0 credit hours |
Political Science | 3.0 credit hours |
Communications (3.0 credit hours) | |
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Speech Communications | 3.0 credit hours |
Computers (3.0 credit hours) | |
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Introduction to Computers | 3.0 credit hours |
Economics (3.0 credit hours) | |
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Microeconomics | 3.0 credit hours |
Macroeconomics | 3.0 credit hours |
English (6.0 credit hours) | |
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English Composition I | 3.0 credit hours |
English Composition II | 3.0 credit hours |
Humanities/Fine Arts (3.0 credit hours) | |
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American Literature | |
English Literature | |
Contemporary World Literature |
Mathematics (6.0 credit hours) | |
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College Algebra | 3.0 credit hours |
College Mathematics | 3.0 credit hours |
Applications of Mathematics | 3.0 credit hours |
Statistics (required) | 3.0 credit hours |
Natural Science (6.0 credit hours) | |
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General Biology | 3.0 credit hours |
Advanced Biology | 3.0 credit hours |
Environmental Science | 3.0 credit hours |
General Chemistry | 3.0 credit hours |
Advanced Chemistry | 3.0 credit hours |
Anatomy & Physiology I | 3.0 credit hours |
Anatomy & Physiology II | 3.0 credit hours |
Microbiology | 3.0 credit hours |
Upper Division Psychology Courses (12.0 credit hours) | |
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Concepts of Clinical and Counseling Psychology | 3.0 credit hours |
Research Methods | 3.0 credit hours |
Child Psychology | 3.0 credit hours |
Health Psychology | 3.0 credit hours |
Upper Division General Education Courses (12.0 credit hours) | |
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Critical Thinking | 3.0 credit hours |
Workforce Diversity | 3.0 credit hours |
Interpersonal Communication | 3.0 credit hours |
Intermediate Statistics | 3.0 credit hours |
21 CREDITS ARE REQUIRED FROM THE FOLLOWING COURSES. STUDENTS MAY CHOOSE 21 HOURS WITHIN A SINGLE CONCENTRATION OR SELECT COURSES FROM VARIOUS CONCENTRATIONS BELOW.
Human Services Concentration (21.0 credit hours) | |
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Marriage and Family | 3.0 credit hours |
Forensic Psychology | 3.0 credit hours |
Theory, Application and Evaluation of Tests** | 3.0 credit hours |
Constructs of Interpersonal Conflict | 3.0 credit hours |
Death and Dying** | 3.0 credit hours |
Psychology Internship I** | 3.0 credit hours |
Psychology Internship II** | 3.0 credit hours |
Developmental Psychology Concentration (21.0 credit hours) | |
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Human Exceptionality | 3.0 credit hours |
Adolescent Psychology** | 3.0 credit hours |
Psychology of Adult Development and Aging** | 3.0 credit hours |
Principles of Learning | 3.0 credit hours |
Sport Psychology | 3.0 credit hours |
Positive Psychology | 3.0 credit hours |
Psychological Studies Capstone Course | 3.0 credit hours |
Applied Behavior Analysis Concentration (21 credits) **In addition to the courses below students must complete 21 elective credits. Electives for this concentration are denoted with two asterisks. |
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Foundations of Behavior Analysis | 3.0 credit hours |
Human Exceptionality | 3.0 credit hours |
Behavior Assessment | 3.0 credit hours |
Methods of Behavior Analysis | 3.0 credit hours |
Ethics of Behavior Analysis | 3.0 credit hours |
Treatment Selection and Implementation | 3.0 credit hours |
Organizational Behavior Management | 3.0 credit hours |
Healthcare and Fitness Concentration (21.0 credit hours) | |
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Addictive Behaviors | 3.0 credit hours |
Behavioral Neuroscience** | 3.0 credit hours |
Sport Psychology | 3.0 credit hours |
Coaching and Team Building | 3.0 credit hours |
Positive Psychology | 3.0 credit hours |
Psychology Internship I | 3.0 credit hours |
Psychology Internship II | 3.0 credit hours |
Business Concentration (21.0 credit hours) | |
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Constructs of Interpersonal Conflict | 3.0 credit hours |
Leadership | 3.0 credit hours |
Performance Management | 3.0 credit hours |
Industrial/Organizational Psychology | 3.0 credit hours |
Positive Psychology | 3.0 credit hours |
Sociology of the Urban Community | 3.0 credit hours |
Psychological Studies Capstone Course | 3.0 credit hours |
General Psychology Concentration (21 credits) Recommended courses-student may substitute others with Dean's approval. |
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Marriage and Family | 3.0 credit hours |
Addictive Behaviors | 3.0 credit hours |
Death and Dying | 3.0 credit hours |
Constructs of Interpersonal Conflict | 3.0 credit hours |
Sport Psychology | 3.0 credit hours |
Positive Psychology | 3.0 credit hours |
Psychological Studies Capstone Course | 3.0 credit hours |
Elective Courses (21 credits) | |
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SEVEN COURSES TO BE SELECTED BY THE ADVISOR/DEPARTMENT CHAIR |
Note: All lower division major and general education courses should be successfully completed before upper division courses are undertaken.
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