Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Advisor Name:_______________________ | Catalog: 2015-2016 Course Catalog Program: Psychology, B.A. | |||||
Psychology, B.A.
Psychology majors have entered doctoral and master’s programs in Psychology, School Counseling, Marriage and Family Counseling, Social Work, Applied Developmental Psychology, and Counseling. Others have enrolled in programs in Medicine and Law. Psychology alumni work in a range of settings from school systems to psychiatric hospitals and businesses in such roles as school psychologists, counselors, elementary teachers, Gestalt therapists, case supervisors, researchers, and administrators. Psi Chi: The Psychology department is affiliated with Psi Chi, the International Academic Honors Society for Psychology. Psychology majors and minors who demonstrate superior scholarship are eligible to apply for membership in the USJ’s Psi Chi chapter. Accelerated OptionOutstanding Psychology majors may be invited during their senior year to enroll in two introductory level three-credit graduate Counseling or Marriage and Family Therapy classes. Accepted students may transfer the six credits taken during their senior year into the accelerated master’s program, resulting in significant financial and time savings. More details. B.A. Program OutcomesThe student will:
(Adapted from the American Psychological Association’s National Guidelines and Suggested Learning Outcomes for the Undergraduate Major) Admission and Continuation Requirements:Students are accepted as majors upon approval of the department faculty and only after completing six credits in Psychology with an average grade of C+ or higher in those courses. To continue, majors must maintain a C or better in all courses in the major. Students who do not earn a C or better in a required course after two attempts cannot continue in the major. |
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Degree Requirements (35 credits) | ||||||
Required courses (20 credits) | ||||||
Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | ||
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PSYC 100 - Introductory Psychology or | 3 Credits | |||||
PSYC 190 - Introduction to Psychological Research | 3 Credits | |||||
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PSYC 201 - Critical Writing and Research in the Social Sciences | 3 Credits | |||||
PSYC 261 - Statistics and Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences I | 4 Credits | |||||
PSYC 262 - Statistics and Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences II | 4 Credits | |||||
PSYC 345 - Lost Voices in Psychology | 3 Credits | |||||
PSYC 499 - Coordinating Seminar | 3 Credits | |||||
One human development course (3 credits) | ||||||
Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | ||
PSYC 220 - Child Development | 3 Credits | |||||
PSYC 238 - Human Development Through the Lifespan | 3 Credits | |||||
PSYC 241 - Adolescent Development | 3 Credits | |||||
PSYC 242 - Psychology of Adulthood and Aging | 3 Credits | |||||
One course (3 credits) | ||||||
Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | ||
PSYC 300 - Brain and Behavior | 3 Credits | |||||
PSYC 368 - Psychopathology | 3 Credits | |||||
Nine elective Psychology credits | ||||||
Suggested Plan of Study | ||||||
First Year | ||||||
Required Course (3 credits) | ||||||
Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | ||
PSYC 100 - Introductory Psychology or | 3 Credits | |||||
PSYC 190 - Introduction to Psychological Research | 3 Credits | |||||
Electives (3 credits)One human development course from: | ||||||
Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | ||
PSYC 220 - Child Development | 3 Credits | |||||
PSYC 238 - Human Development Through the Lifespan | 3 Credits | |||||
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PSYC 241 - Adolescent Development or | 3 Credits | |||||
PSYC 242 - Psychology of Adulthood and Aging | 3 Credits | |||||
Sophomore Year | ||||||
Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | ||
PSYC 201 - Critical Writing and Research in the Social Sciences | 3 Credits | |||||
PSYC 253 - Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences | 3 Credits | |||||
PSYC 254 - Research Methods in Psychology | 4 Credits | |||||
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Junior YearEither PSYC 368 or PSYC 300 is required for the major. Students are encouraged to take both if possible in the junior year. | ||||||
Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | ||
PSYC 368 - Psychopathology | 3 Credits | |||||
PSYC 300 - Brain and Behavior | 3 Credits | |||||
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PSYC 430 - Field Study - Children and Adolescents or | 3-6 Credits | |||||
PSYC 431 - Field Study - Adulthood and Aging or | 3-6 Credits | |||||
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Senior Year | ||||||
Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | ||
PSYC 345 - Lost Voices in Psychology | 3 Credits | |||||
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PSYC 430 - Field Study - Children and Adolescents or | 3-6 Credits | |||||
PSYC 431 - Field Study - Adulthood and Aging or | 3-6 Credits | |||||
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PSYC 499 - Coordinating Seminar | 3 Credits | |||||
Concentration in Behavior Analysis/Autism (9 credits)Demonstrate a marketable skill set and knowledge base and gain a strong grounding in the career-focused tools of Applied Behavior Analysis and the growing field of Autism Studies. (Note: This concentration is offered only in the Women’s College). | ||||||
Courses | ||||||
Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | ||
PSYC 238 - Human Development Through the Lifespan | 3 Credits | |||||
PSYC 247 - Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders | 3 Credits | |||||
PSYC 299 - Behavior Analysis | 3 Credits | |||||
Concentration in Criminal Justice/Mental Health (9 credits)Ethically and effectively meeting the growing mental health needs of the juvenile justice and criminal justice systems poses significant challenges for society. Students with interests in Forensic Psychology or Criminal Justice can gain a strong, values-centered knowledge base in diagnosis and treatment in the fast-growing field of Criminal Justice/Mental Health. | ||||||
Required major course | ||||||
Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | ||
PSYC 368 - Psychopathology | 3 Credits | |||||
Elective (choose one) | ||||||
Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | ||
PSYC 249 - Forensic Psychology | 3 Credits | |||||
PSYC 258 - Victimology | 3 Credits | |||||
Required course (capstone) | ||||||
Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | ||
PSYC 330 - Criminal Justice and Mental Health | 3 Credits | |||||
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