Psychology, Bachelor of Science with a Concentration in Art Therapy (B.S.)
Program Objectives
Upon completion of the Psychology degree graduates will:
- show breadth and depth in their understanding of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology;
- use critical and creative thinking and skeptical inquiry when critiquing and applying research methods in psychology;
- respect and use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry, and the scientific approach when solving problems related to behavior and mental processes;
- understand and apply psychological principles in many areas of life including personal, social and organizational;
- be able to weigh evidence, tolerate ambiguity, act ethically, and reflect other values that are the underpinnings of psychology;
- demonstrate information competence and the ability to use technology for many purposes;
- be able to communicate and collaborate effectively;
- understand and apply knowledge of human diversity to better people’s lives;
- develop insight into their own and others’ behavior and mental processes and apply effective strategies for self-management and self-improvement;
- pursue realistic ideas about how to implement their psychological knowledge, skills, and values in occupational pursuits in a variety of settings that meet personal goals and societal needs.
Program Requirements
CIP Code: 42.0101
Summary Checklist for General Education
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Element 1 | ||
| A: Written Communication | 3 | |
| B: Written Communication | 3 | |
| C: Oral Communication | 3 | |
| Element 2 | ||
| Quantitative Reasoning | 3 | |
| Element 3 | ||
| A: Arts | 3 | |
| B: Humanities | 3 | |
| Element 4 | ||
| Natural Sciences | 6 | |
| Element 5 | ||
| A: Historical Science | 3 | |
| B: Social Behaviorial Science | 3 | |
| Element 6 | ||
| Diversity of Perspectives Experiences | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
Students are expected to complete Elements 1 and 2 within their first 60 hours of college credit.
Major
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| University Graduation Requirements | ||
| General Education | 36 | |
| Student Success Seminar | ||
| GSD 101 | Foundations of Learning (waived for transfers with 30+ hrs., not including AP and Dual Credit hours) | 3 |
| Writing Intensive Course (Hrs. incorporated into Major/Supporting/Gen Ed/Free Electives category) | ||
| Upper division courses (42 hrs. distributed throughout Major/Supporting/Gen Ed/Free Electives categories) | ||
| ACCT – Psychology majors will fulfill ACCT with the following. (Credit hours may be incorporated into Major or Supporting requirements) | ||
Choose from one of the following: | ||
| Applied Learning in Psychology | ||
| Senior Seminar:___ | ||
| Research Development Skills II | ||
| History and Systems Of Psychology | ||
| Major Requirements | ||
| Core Courses | ||
| PSY 200 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 240 | Scientific Literacy in Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 258 | Career Development in Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 340W | Research Literacy in Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 399 | Research Development Skills | 3 |
| or PSY 440 | Applied Scientific Literacy in Psychology | |
| PSY 499 | Senior Exit Course in Psychology | 0 |
| Choose from at least three hours from each of the following areas: | 18 | |
| Biological Bases of Behavior: 1 | ||
| Physiological Psychology | ||
| Sensation and Perception | ||
| Sensation and Perception Lab | ||
| Cognition/Learning: | ||
| Cognitive Psychology and Cognitive Psychology Lab | ||
| Cognitive Development | ||
| Comparative Psychology | ||
| Developmental: 2 | ||
| Infant and Child Development | ||
| Adolescent and Adult Development | ||
| Aging and Senescence | ||
| Social Personality: 3 | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| Psychology of Personality | ||
| Abnormal Psychology | ||
| Skills: 4 | ||
| Introduction to School Psychology | ||
| Psychology of Work | ||
| Intro to Interviewing/Therapy | ||
| Intro to Behavior Therapy | ||
| ABA for Behavior Technicians | ||
| Clinical Psychology | ||
| Tests and Measurements | ||
| Capstone: | ||
| Applied Learning in Psychology | ||
| Senior Seminar:___ | ||
| Research Development Skills II | ||
| History and Systems Of Psychology | ||
| Concentrations | ||
| Students may select one or more of the following Concentrations: 5 | ||
Psychology (General) | ||
| Art Therapy | 12 | |
Substance Abuse | ||
Developmental Disabilities/Autism Spectrum Disorders | ||
Forensic Psychology | ||
Child and Family Psychology | ||
Psychology of the Workplace | ||
Brain and Cognitive Sciences | ||
Psychiatric Rehabilitation | ||
| Free Electives | ||
| Choose from 32-39 hours of free electives | 36-43 | |
| Total Hours | 120-127 | |
- 1
Students in the Substance Abuse or Brain and Cognitive Science Concentrations must select PSY 311 Physiological Psychology for this group.
- 2
Students in the Child and Family Psychology must select PSY 312 Infant and Child Development; students in the Psychology of the Workplace Concentration must select either PSY 314 Adolescent and Adult Development or PSY 316 Aging and Senescence; students in the Art Therapy Concentration must select PSY 312 Infant and Child Development.
- 3
Students in the Substance Abuse, Autism Spectrum, Forensic, or Workplace, and Art Therapy Concentrations must select PSY 308 Abnormal Psychology.
- 4
Students in the Substance Abuse Concentration must select PSY 490 Clinical Psychology; students in the Child and Family Concentration must select PSY 406 Intro to Behavior Therapy; students in the Workplace or Art Therapy Concentration must select PSY 405 Intro to Interviewing/Therapy.
- 5
Those who do not choose one will be placed in the General Concentration.
A minimum grade of “C” is required in all courses counted toward the major.
Concentration
Art Therapists are required to earn a Master’s degree in Art Therapy. Admission to Art Therapy Master’s programs requires 18 hours of studio art classes in addition to the psychology classes that make up the concentration. Students pursuing the Art Therapy Concentration must also complete an 18-hour Art minor.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Courses | ||
| PSY 305 | Psychology of Personality | 3 |
| PSY 412 | The Psychology of Art | 3 |
| PSY 314 | Adolescent and Adult Development | 3 |
| or PSY 316 | Aging and Senescence | |
| Choose from one of the following: | 3 | |
| Intro to Behavior Therapy | ||
| Child Psychopathology | ||
| Psychology of Trauma | ||
| Psychology of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Students pursuing any of the Concentrations are strongly encouraged but not required to complete PSY 349 Applied Learning in Psychology in the Concentration area.