Academic Catalog 2020–2021

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Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Students who joined the program prior to AY 2018-2019 follow the old Bachelor of Arts in Psychology curriculum. All other students follow the new curriculum as listed in this academic catalog.

Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology prepares students to pursue careers in a variety of fields, including human resources, school settings, entry-level mental health facilities, entry-level research positions, and humanitarian and community agencies.

Mission

The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology graduates professionals with a foundational grounding in scientific psychology in diverse subfields. Graduates are able to develop their professional potential as future leaders in the local and international spheres.

Program Objectives

Graduates of the program should be able to:

  1. demonstrate broad knowledge of psychological concepts, theories, and empirical findings and apply them to improve the well-being of individuals and society,
  2. abide by ethical principles when researching and practicing psychology,
  3. collaborate with colleagues and professionals in the research and practice fields of psychology, and
  4. demonstrate critical thinking and communicate effectively when researching and practicing psychology.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, graduates should be able to:

  1. examine major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical approaches in psychology,
  2. demonstrate competence in research skills including research design and data analysis and interpretation,
  3. apply critical thinking to the study of psychological concepts, theories, and findings, individually and in groups,
  4. use psychological principles to understand individual functioning, societies, and cultures,
  5. use APA guidelines to communicate psychological knowledge orally and in writing,
  6. comply with established ethical guidelines of the profession of psychology, and research, and
  7. analyze and present psychological   concepts using information technology. 

Curriculum

A total of 92 credits are required to graduate, distributed as follows:

  • Program Core Requirements (25 credits)
  • Psychology Electives (18 credits)
  • LAS Core Courses (6 credits)
  • LAS Electives (24 credits)
  • Computer Skills (1 credit)
  • Free Electives (18 credits)

Program Core Requirements (25 credits)

  • PSY201 Introduction to Psychology (3 cr.)
  • PSY234 Development across the Life Span (3 cr.)
  • PSY303 Introduction to Neuroscience (3 cr.)
  • PSY361 Research Methods (3 cr.)
  • PSY425 Abnormal Psychology (3 cr.)
  • PSY466 Counseling Theories (3 cr. )
  • PSY491 Internship (1 cr.)
  • PSY499 Senior Study (3 cr.)
  • STA302 Introduction to Statistics in Social Sciences (3 cr.)

Psychology Electives (Choose 18 credits)

  • PSY202  Child Psychology (3 cr.)
  • PSY302 Health Psychology (3 cr.)
  • PSY304 Psychology of Youth (3 cr.)
  • PSY311 Exceptional Child (3 cr.)
  • PSY320 Theories of Personality (3 cr.)
  • PSY322 Mind and Behavior (3 cr.)
  • PSY323 Social Psychology (3 cr.)
  • PSY324 Theories of Learning(3 cr. )
  • PSY326  Introduction to Psychometrics (3 cr.)
  • PSY335  Organizational Psychology (3 cr.)
  • PSY498 Topics in Psychology (3 cr.) 

LAS Core Courses (6 credits)

  • ENG202 Advanced Academic English (3 cr.)
  • COM203 Art of Public Communication (3 cr.)

LAS Electives (24 credits)

Computer Skills (1 credit)

  • CSC201 Computer Applications (1 cr.)

Free Electives (18 credits)

Recommended Study Plan

Year One

Fall (16 credits)

  • PSY201        Introduction to Psychology (3 cr.)
  • STA302        Introduction to Statistics in Social Sciences (3 cr.)
  • CSC201       Computer Applications (1 cr.)
  • LAS Course (3 cr.)
  • LAS Course (3 cr.)
  • ENG Course (3 cr.)

Spring (18 credits)

  • PSY234  Development Across the Life Span (3 cr.)
  • Psychology Electives (6 cr.)
  • LAS Course (3 cr.)
  • LAS Course (3 cr.)
  • ENG Course (3 cr.)

Year Two

Fall (18 credits)

  • PSY303 Introduction to Neuroscience (3 cr.)
  • PSY425 Abnormal Psychology (3 cr.)
  • Psychology Elective (3 cr.)
  • Free Elective (3 cr.)
  • Free Elective (3 cr.)
  • LAS Course (3 cr.)

Spring (15 credits)

  • PSY466 Counseling Psychology (3 cr.)
  • Psychology Electives (6 cr.)
  • LAS Course (3 cr.)
  • Free Elective (3 cr.)

Year Three

Fall (15 credits)

  • PSY361 Research Methods (3 cr.)
  • Psychology Elective (3 cr.)
  • LAS Course (3 cr.)
  • LAS Course (3 cr.)
  • Free Elective (3 cr.)

Spring (16 credits)

  • PSY491 Internship (1 cr.)
  • PSY499 Senior Study (3 cr.)
  • LAS Course (3 cr.)
  • LAS Course (3 cr.)
  • Free Electives (6 cr.)

Extracurricular Activities

The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology encourages students to get involved in a large variety of extracurricular activities, including the Psychology Lecture Series, Neuroscience Student Movement, Psychology Club, Summer Research Circle, volunteer placement in the community, and SPSS workshops, among other activities.