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Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology provides full theoretical coverage in the science of psychology while introducing critical skills necessary to function proficiently in applied service provision settings. The program is interdisciplinary by design, thus the curriculum provides a comprehensive survey of psychology and builds upon an integrated foundation of general and applied science, research methods and technical writing, health care management, and human relations and development. This program provides knowledge that will serve individuals in entry level and staff level positions in mental health centers and social service agencies.
Note: At this time, this program is not eligible for Federal Student Aid due to its recent addition to the CSU Curriculum. Students desiring to use Federal Student Aid will need to select an eligible program.
Curriculum
| Graduates will successfully complete 121 semester hours outlined below | |
| Semester Hours | |
| General Studies Requirements | 61 |
| Required General Studies Courses | 37 |
| General Studies Electives | 24 |
| Major Courses | 60 |
| Major Requirements | 33 |
| Professional Electives | 27 |
| Total | 121 |
Curriculum Details
General Studies Requirements - 61 hrs
| Required General Studies | 37 |
| Course Number / Description | Semester Hours |
| Required First Course | 1 |
| OR 1010 - Student Orientation | |
| Humanities and Fine Arts | 9 |
| Select a minimum of 3 courses from this area | |
| Behavioral and Social Sciences | 6 |
| Select 2 courses from this area to include | |
| PSY 1010 - General Psychology | |
| Natural Sciences | 6 |
| Select a minimum of 2 courses from this area | |
| Mathematics | 3 |
| Must be MA 1140 - Finite Math or Higher | |
| History | 6 |
| Select a minimum of 2 courses from this area | |
| English Composition | 6 |
| EH 1010 - English Composition I | |
| EH 1020 - English Composition II |
| General Studies Electives Courses can be taken from General Studies or any 2000-3000 level courses. |
24 |
Major Courses - 60 hrs
36 hours must be at the 3000-4000 level
| Major Requirements *36 hours must be at the 3000 - 4000 level |
33 |
| Major Requirements - Group A (Required Courses) | 18 |
| PSY 2010 - Abnormal Psychology (3) | |
| PSY 3019 - History and Systems of Psychology (3) | |
| PSY 3350 - Theories of Personality (3) | |
| BBA 3341 - Technical Writing (3) | |
| BHA 3002 - Health Care Management (3) | |
| PSY 4501 - Research Methods in Psychology (3) | |
| Major Requirements - Group B (Select 2 Courses) | 6 |
| PSY 3150 - Developmental Psychology (3) | |
| PSY 3140 - Social Psychology (3) | |
| PSY 4021 - Physiological Psychology (3) | |
| PSY 4460 - Cognitive Psychology (3) | |
| Major Requirements - Group C (Select 3 Courses) | 9 |
| PSY 3505 - Psychology of Adjustment (3) | |
| PSY 3380 - Psychology of Learning (3) | |
| PSY 4560 - Psychological Assessment (3) | |
| PSY 4620 - Health Psychology (3) | |
| PSY 4680 - Industrial Organizational Psychology (3) | |
| INT 4990 - Internship (3 - 6) |
| Professional Electives | 27 |
| Any 3000-4000 level courses. Students may also select a focused area of study across the CSU disciplines | |
| Total 121 Semester Hours |