2024-25 Undergraduate Catalog

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 231Statistics

3

PSY 113General Psychology

3

 

Behavioral Sciences Requirements (45)

PSY 211Developmental Psychology-Lifespan

3

PSY 213Foundations of Psychological Sciences

3

PSY 308Psychology of Learning & Cognition

3

PSY 320Theories of Personality

3

PSY 321Theory & Practice of Counseling

3

PSY 351Abnormal Psychology

3

PSY 352/SOW 352Gerontology

3

PSY 353/SOW 353Psychopharmacology

3

PSY 365Social Psychology

3

PSY 400/SOW 400Research Methods & Advanced Statistics

3

PSY 406Disorders of Childhood and Youth

3

PSY 411History & Systems of Psychology

3

PSY 415/SOW 415Practicum

3

PSY 424Neuropsychology

3

PSY 430/SOW 430Senior Seminar (Social Sciences)

3

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

 

SLO 1 (3)

CJ 315Victimology

3

ENG 414Writing for Publication

3

HIS 470History of Gender

3

PHE 400Human Sexuality

3

PSY 412Addictive Behavior

3

SLO 2 (3-4)

EDU 331Educational Assessment

4

LIB 205Library Research & Reference Skills

3

PSY 331Psychological Statistics & Testing

3

SLO 3 (3)

FLG 121Elementary Spanish I

3

FLG 122Elementary Spanish II

3

HIS 241World Geography

3

REL 201World Religions

3

REL 372Social Ethics

3

SOC 215Poverty and Inequality in America

3

SOW 360/EDU 360Multicultural Education

3

SLO 4 (3)

COMM 320Principles & Techniques of PR Writing

3

ENG 314Writing for the Professions

3

ENG 315Advanced Grammar

3

SLO 5 (3)

BUS 101Introduction to Business

3

PSY 498/SOW 498Psychology/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

Recommended Four-Year Plan for Behavioral Sciences, General Psychology Concentration