Psychology Program (B.S.)

Program of Study

Total Degree Requirements - 126 credits

Required Curriculum

World Cultures Course (3 Cr.)
Aesthetic Awareness & Creative Expression Course (3 Cr.)
Literary Perspectives Course  (3 Cr.)
Values & Ethical Reasoning Course (3 Cr.)
Science & Technology Course (3 Cr.)
Global Issues Course (3 Cr.)
Core Electives (Must be 300 level or higher) (6 Cr.)
Psychology Major Electives (6 Cr.)
Open Electives (23 Cr.)

• EC 201 - Experience, Competency and Belonging (Cr: 3)
  

• EC 355 - Career Transitions (Cr: 4)
  

• ENG 111 - Critical Reading and Writing I (Cr: 3)
  

• ENG 112 - Critical Reading and Writing II (Cr: 3)
  

• IDS 305 - Applied Research Methods (Cr: 3)
  

• MTH 126 - Applied Statistics (Cr: 3)
  
  Satisfies the Quantitative Reasoning General Education Requirement

• PSY 100 - General Psychology (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 200 - Child and Adolescent Psychology (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 203 - Adulthood and Aging (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 212 - Psychopathology and Clinical Science (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 220 - Psychological Perspectives (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 322 - Biological Psychology (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 345 - Cognitive Psychology (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 489 - Senior Research (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 490 - Senior Thesis (Cr: 3)
  

• SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology (Cr: 3)
  
  Satisfies the Individual & Society General Education Requirement

Total Number of Credits Required for Concentration: 24

• ED 201 - Foundations of Reading (Cr: 3)
  

• ED 203 - Inclusionary Practices in Educational Settings (Cr: 3)
  

• ED 207 - Strategies of Teaching Early Childhood Curriculum (Cr: 3)
  

• ED 221 - Emergent Literacy Instruction (Cr: 3)
  

• ED 308 - Early Childhood Methods (Cr: 3)
  

• ED 331 - Issues and Best Practices of English Language Learners (Cr: 3)
  

• ENG 312 - Literature for Children (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 204 - Child Growth and Development (Cr: 3)
  

Required General Education Courses

• ENG 312 - Literature for Children (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 204 - Child Growth and Development (Cr: 3)
  

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students will:

• Demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
• Demonstrate the critical inquiry and analysis skills needed to engage constructively in academic discourse within the psychology discipline.
• Demonstrate an understanding of basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation.
• Communicate effectively within the conventions of the discipline.
• Design, execute and present a personal project, which synthesizes and applies selected knowledge, skills, and experiences appropriate to the students' personal and professional goals and/or their chosen area of specialization.

In addition to fulfilling the outcomes of the Bachelor of Science in Psychology program, students completing the concentration in Early Childhood Education will:

• Effectively communicate in writing and through oral communication
• Recognize the fundamental benchmarks to work in the field of early childhood education
• Demonstrate the critical inquiry and analysis skills needed to engage constructively in intellectual discourse within the concentration
• Recall and apply the basic foundational knowledge of early childhood education as delivered through the Baccalaureate Core
• Apply quantitative decision-making techniques for problem solving in the early childhood classroom
• Design, execute and present a personal project, which synthesizes and applies selected knowledge, skills, and experiences appropriate to the student's personal and professional goals and/or their chosen area of specialization.

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Program of Study

Total Degree Requirements - 126 credits

Required Curriculum

• EC 201 - Experience, Competency and Belonging (Cr: 3)
  

• EC 355 - Career Transitions (Cr: 4)
  

• ENG 111 - Critical Reading and Writing I (Cr: 3)
  

• ENG 112 - Critical Reading and Writing II (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 100 - General Psychology (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 110 - Lifespan Development (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 207 - Social Psychology (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 212 - Psychopathology and Clinical Science (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 322 - Biological Psychology (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 235 - Statistical Methods in the Social Sciences (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 236 - Research Methods (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 345 - Cognitive Psychology (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 489 - Senior Research (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 490 - Senior Thesis (Cr: 3)
  

• SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology (Cr: 3)
  
  Satisfies the Individual & Society General Education Requirement 

Total Number of Credits Required for Concentration: 18

• BUS 355 - Risk Management (Cr: 3)
  

• CSC 230 - Cyber Threats and Security (Cr: 3)
  

• HLS 105 - Introduction to Homeland Security (Cr: 3)
  

• HLS 205 - America's Intelligence Community (Cr: 3)
  

• POL 216 - International Conflicts (Cr: 3)
  

• SST 301 - Terrorism Studies (Cr: 3)
  

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students will:

• Demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
• Demonstrate the critical inquiry and analysis skills needed to engage constructively in academic discourse within the psychology discipline.
• Demonstrate an understanding of basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation.
• Communicate effectively within the conventions of the discipline.
• Design, execute, and present a personal project, which synthesizes and applies selected knowledge, skills, and experiences appropriate to the students' personal and professional goals and/or their chosen area of specialization.

In addition to fulfilling the outcomes of the Bachelor of Science in Psychology program, students completing the concentration in Homeland Security Studies will:

• Comprehend the interdisciplinary field of Homeland Security and the complex political, cultural and legislative issues that are required to protect the homeland and respond to disasters
• Implement processes that strengthen project management, evaluation, and accountability within the homeland security directorate
• Identify and describe research issues relevant to existing and emerging homeland security challenges
• Assess current and future homeland security risks and opportunities
• Demonstrate the critical thinking, writing and research skills that are necessary to participate in the homeland security field

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Curriculum Requirements - Total Credits Required: 126

Required Curriculum

• EC 201 - Experience, Competency and Belonging (Cr: 3)
  

• EC 355 - Career Transitions (Cr: 4)
  

• ENG 111 - Critical Reading and Writing I (Cr: 3)
  

• ENG 112 - Critical Reading and Writing II (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 100 - General Psychology (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 110 - Lifespan Development (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 200 - Child and Adolescent Psychology (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 207 - Social Psychology (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 212 - Psychopathology and Clinical Science (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 322 - Biological Psychology (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 235 - Statistical Methods in the Social Sciences (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 236 - Research Methods (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 345 - Cognitive Psychology (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 489 - Senior Research (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 490 - Senior Thesis (Cr: 3)
  

• SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology (Cr: 3)
  
  Satisfies the Individual & Society General Education Requirement 

Total Number of Credits Required for Concentration: 18

Elective* - 3 cr.

• BUS 380 - Small Business Management (Cr: 3)
  

• PE 202 - Integrative Health and Wellness Coaching (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 105 - Health Psychology (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 206 - Foundations of Mindfulness (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 323 - Stress and Illness (Cr: 3)
  

*Required Concentration Elective

• AET 100 - Foundations of Creative Therapies (Cr: 3)
  

• ART 240 - Imagination and Creativity (Cr: 3)
  

• BUS 300 - Entrepreneurship (Cr: 3)
  

• BUS 450 - Dynamics of Leadership (Cr: 3)
  

• HMS 310 - Crisis Intervention (Cr: 3)
  

• IDS 301 - Yoga: Theory, Culture & Practice (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 335 - Theories of Counseling (Cr: 3)
  

• SM 335 - Managerial Aspects of Leadership in Sport Organizations (Cr: 3)
  

• SOC 201 - Trauma & Society (Cr: 3)
  

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students will:

• Demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
• Demonstrate the critical inquiry and analysis skills needed to engage constructively in academic discourse within the psychology discipline.
• Demonstrate an understanding of basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation.
• Communicate effectively within the conventions of the discipline.
• Design, execute, and present a personal project, which synthesizes and applies selected knowledge, skills, and experiences appropriate to the students' personal and professional goals and/or their chosen area of specialization.

In addition to fulfilling the outcomes of the Bachelor of Science in Psychology program, students completing the concentration in Integrative Health will:

• Recall and apply the foundational knowledge of health psychology as it applies to integrative health.
• Demonstrate the writing, critical thinking, research and presentation skills necessary to communicate across the integrative health field.
• Understand processes that strength individual and community accountability and awareness of health disparities.
• Recognize business conventions and opportunities within the integrative health field and execute projects that enhance the field.
• Develop the self and interpersonal awareness necessary to build resilience in one's self, community and work environments

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Program of Study

Total Degree Requirements - 126 credits

Required Curriculum

• EC 201 - Experience, Competency and Belonging (Cr: 3)
  

• EC 355 - Career Transitions (Cr: 4)
  

• ENG 111 - Critical Reading and Writing I (Cr: 3)
  

• ENG 112 - Critical Reading and Writing II (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 100 - General Psychology (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 110 - Lifespan Development (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 207 - Social Psychology (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 212 - Psychopathology and Clinical Science (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 322 - Biological Psychology (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 235 - Statistical Methods in the Social Sciences (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 236 - Research Methods (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 345 - Cognitive Psychology (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 489 - Senior Research (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 490 - Senior Thesis (Cr: 3)
  

• SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology (Cr: 3)
  
  Satisfies the Individual & Society General Education Requirement 

Total Number of Credits Required for Concentration: 15

• ED 101 - Introduction to Education (Cr: 3)
  

• IDS 100 - Seminar in Academic Inquiry (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 200 - Child and Adolescent Psychology (Cr: 3)
  

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students will:

• Demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
• Demonstrate the critical inquiry and analysis skills needed to engage constructively in academic discourse within the psychology discipline.
• Demonstrate an understanding of basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation.
• Communicate effectively within the conventions of the discipline.
• Design, execute and present a personal project, which synthesizes and applies selected knowledge, skills, and experiences appropriate to the student's personal and professional goals and/or their chosen area of specialization.

In addition to fulfilling the outcomes of the Bachelor of Science in Psychology program, students completing the concentration in Montessori Education will:

• Enhance student writing and critical thinking regarding the Montessori Method
• Develop skills in action research
• Identify and describe intrinsic motivation as it applies to themselves as teachers and students
• Understanding the role of democracy in establishing the current public and private education system
• Assess the influence of culture on educational objectives

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Curriculum Requirements - Total Credits Required: 125

General Education Requirements - 24 Credits

First Year Adult Learning Experience (7 Credits)

• EC 201 - Experience, Competency and Belonging (Cr: 3)
  

• EC 355 - Career Transitions (Cr: 4)
  

Writing Designated Courses (6 Credits)

• ENG 111 - Critical Reading and Writing I (Cr: 3)
  

• ENG 112 - Critical Reading and Writing II (Cr: 3)
  

Upper Level Core Electives (6 Credits)

Must be 300 level or higher.

Psychology Major Requirements (18 Credits)

Psychology Major Electives (Must be 300 level or higher) (6 Cr.)

• PSY 100 - General Psychology (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 110 - Lifespan Development (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 207 - Social Psychology (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 212 - Psychopathology and Clinical Science (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 322 - Biological Psychology (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 345 - Cognitive Psychology (Cr: 3)
  

Final Research Project (9 Credits)

• PSY 235 - Statistical Methods in the Social Sciences (Cr: 3)
  
  Or

• PSY 236 - Research Methods (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 489 - Senior Research (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 490 - Senior Thesis (Cr: 3)
  

Open Electives (16 Credits)

Trauma Studies Concentration Required Courses - 18 Credits

Trama Studies Elective* - 3 cr.

• HMS 310 - Crisis Intervention (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 225 - Psychology of Trauma (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 326 - Developmental Trauma (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 335 - Theories of Counseling (Cr: 3)
  

• SOC 201 - Trauma & Society (Cr: 3)
  

*Trauma Studies Electives

• CJ 241 - Victimology (Cr: 3)
  

• CJ 341 - Domestic Violence (Cr: 3)
  

• HMS 309 - Contemporary Issues in PTSD Treatment (Cr: 3)
  

• HMS 327 - The Victimization of Children (Cr: 3)
  

• HMS 357 - Workplace and School Violence (Cr: 3)
  

• HMS 440 - Understanding and Treating Sexual Trauma: Theory, Research and Practice (Cr: 3)
  

• POL 216 - International Conflicts (Cr: 3)
  

• POL 430 - Human Rights (Cr: 3)
  

• CJ 317 - Criminal Profiling (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 435 - Group Therapy: Theory and Practice (Cr: 3)
  

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students will:

• Demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
• Demonstrate the critical inquiry and analysis skills needed to engage constructively in academic discourse within the psychology discipline.
• Demonstrate an understanding of basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation.
• Communicate effectively within the conventions of the discipline.
• Design, execute and present a personal project, which synthesizes and applies selected knowledge, skills, and experiences appropriate to the student's personal and professional goals and/or their chosen area of specialization.

In addition to fulfilling the outcomes of the Bachelor of Science in Psychology program, students completing the concentration in Trauma Studies will:

• Comprehend how trauma is an individual, political and cultural issue
• Assess individual and organizational risk by engaging in critical thinking regarding the impact of trauma on individuals and society
• Prepare students to understand the populations that have experienced trauma and to develop programs that better service populations who have experienced trauma
• Identify and describe research issues relevant to policy and educational issues that prevent trauma
• Demonstrate the critical thinking, writing, and research skills that are necessary to participate in the trauma studies field

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Program of Study

Total Degree Requirements - 126 credits

Required Curriculum

World Cultures Course  (3 Cr.)
Aesthetic Awareness & Creative Expression Course  (3 Cr.)
Literary Perspectives Course  (3 Cr.)
Values & Ethical Reasoning Course  (3 Cr.)
Science & Technology Courses  (3 Cr.)
Global Issues Course  (3 Cr.)
General Education Electives  (12 Cr.)
Core Electives (Must be 300 level or higher) (6 Cr.)
Psychology Major Electives  (6 Cr.) 
Open Electives  (16 Cr.) 

• EC 201 - Experience, Competency and Belonging (Cr: 3)
  

• EC 355 - Career Transitions (Cr: 4)
  

• ENG 111 - Critical Reading and Writing I (Cr: 3)
  

• ENG 112 - Critical Reading and Writing II (Cr: 3)
  

• IDS 305 - Applied Research Methods (Cr: 3)
  

• MTH 126 - Applied Statistics (Cr: 3)
  
  Satisfies the Quantitative Reasoning General Education Requirement

• PSY 100 - General Psychology (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 200 - Child and Adolescent Psychology (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 203 - Adulthood and Aging (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 220 - Psychological Perspectives (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 212 - Psychopathology and Clinical Science (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 322 - Biological Psychology (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 345 - Cognitive Psychology (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 489 - Senior Research (Cr: 3)
  

• PSY 490 - Senior Thesis (Cr: 3)
  

• SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology (Cr: 3)
  
  Satisfies the Individual & Society General Education Requirement 

Total Number of Credits Required for Concentration: 18

• BUS 309 - Project Management (Cr: 3)
  

• BUS 328 - Sales Management (Cr: 3)
  

• BUS 380 - Small Business Management (Cr: 3)
  

• BUS 415 - Business Negotiation (Cr: 3)
  

• BUS 460 - Brand Management (Cr: 3)
  

• CMM 203 - Public Relations (Cr: 3)
  

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students will:

• Demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
• Demonstrate the critical inquiry and analysis skills needed to engage constructively in academic discourse within the psychology discipline.
• Demonstrate an understanding of basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation.
• Communicate effectively within the conventions of the discipline.
• Design, execute, and present a personal project, which synthesizes and applies selected knowledge, skills, and experiences appropriate to the students' personal and professional goals and/or their chosen area of specialization.

In addition to fulfilling the outcomes of the Bachelor of Science in Psychology program, students completing the concentration in Small Business Management will:

• Understand how to manage the financial, sales and public relations issues associated with small business ownership.
• Demonstrate the writing, critical thinking, presentation and business development skills necessary to succeed in promoting and managing a small business.  
• Demonstrate capacity to communicate and negotiate with suppliers, potential investors, customers and employees. 
• Recognize the role of promotion, customer service and public relations in profitability running a small business.
• Understand the role of effective project management and delegation to meet small business needs.

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