Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Sciences, General Psychology Concentration

CIP Code: 30.1701

(SLO) Graduates should be able to:
1. Demonstrate fundamental knowledge and comprehension of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, historical trends, and empirical findings in behavioral sciences.
2. Engage in scientific reasoning and critical thinking. This includes the use of effective research methodology when they are solving problems related to behavior and mental processes and the ability to interpret basic social science research.
3. Understand and engage in ethically and socially responsible behaviors that can be used in professional and personal settings and in a landscape that involves increasing diversity.
4. Demonstrate competence in written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
5. Apply behavioral science-specific content and skills, including engaging in effective self-reflection, project-management skills, and teamwork skills in order to develop career and graduate school readiness.

Degree Requirements (Semester Hours)

General Education Core

The Core should include:

MAT 231	Statistics	3
PSY 113	General Psychology	3

Behavioral Sciences Requirements (45)

PSY 211	Developmental Psychology-Lifespan	3
PSY 213	Foundations of Psychological Sciences	3
PSY 308	Psychology of Learning & Cognition	3
PSY 320	Theories of Personality	3
PSY 321	Theory & Practice of Counseling	3
PSY 351	Abnormal Psychology	3
PSY 352/SOW 352	Gerontology	3
PSY 353/SOW 353	Psychopharmacology	3
PSY 365	Social Psychology	3
PSY 400/SOW 400	Research Methods & Advanced Statistics	3
PSY 406	Disorders of Childhood and Youth	3
PSY 411	History & Systems of Psychology	3
PSY 415/SOW 415	Practicum	3
PSY 424	Neuropsychology	3
PSY 430/SOW 430	Senior Seminar (Social Sciences)	3

Guided Electives (choose one course from four out of the five Student Learning Outcome areas) (12)

SLO 1 (3)

CJ 315	Victimology	3
ENG 414	Writing for Publication	3
HIS 470	History of Gender	3
PHE 400	Human Sexuality	3
PSY 412	Addictive Behavior	3

SLO 2 (3-4)

EDU 331	Educational Assessment	4
LIB 205	Library Research & Reference Skills	3
PSY 331	Psychological Statistics & Testing	3

SLO 3 (3)

FLG 121	Elementary Spanish I	3
FLG 122	Elementary Spanish II	3
HIS 241	World Geography	3
REL 201	World Religions	3
REL 372	Social Ethics	3
SOC 215	Poverty and Inequality in America	3
SOW 360/EDU 360	Multicultural Education	3

SLO 4 (3)

COMM 320	Principles & Techniques of PR Writing	3
ENG 314	Writing for the Professions	3
ENG 315	Advanced Grammar	3

SLO 5 (3)

BUS 101	Introduction to Business	3
PSY 498/SOW 498	Psychology/Social Work Internship	1-6

For the Bachelor of Arts Degree: Foreign Language or Upper-Level English Requirement

For the Bachelor of Science Degree: Computer Literacy (3)

General Electives (16-19)

*At least 42 total hours of course work must be upper-level (300- or 400-level)

*At least 12 hours of electives must be upper level.

No grade below a “C-” in Behavioral Science courses can count toward the degree.

A foreign language is highly recommended, particularly Spanish.

Total Credit Hours: 120