Psychology, Bachelor of Science with a Concentration in Developmental Disabilities/Autism Spectrum Disorders (B.S.)
Program Objectives
Upon completion of the Psychology degree graduates will:
- Use critical reading skills to understand and apply the findings from research articles in psychology.
- Recall and explain empirically generated psychological content.
- Demonstrate professionally relevant skills in psychology.
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 Behavioral 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 |
| Upper division courses (42 hrs. distributed throughout Major/Supporting/Gen Ed/Free Electives categories) | ||
| 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 | ||
Substance Abuse | ||
| Developmental Disabilities/Autism Spectrum Disorders | 12 | |
Forensic Psychology | ||
Child and Family Psychology | ||
Psychology of the Workplace | ||
Brain and Cognitive Sciences | ||
Psychiatric Rehabilitation | ||
| Free Electives | 36 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
- 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
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Courses | ||
| PSY 312 | Infant and Child Development | 3 |
| PSY 406 | Intro to Behavior Therapy | 3 |
| or PSY 327 | ABA for Behavior Technicians | |
| PSY 408 | Child Psychopathology | 3 |
| PSY 477 | Psychology of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities | 3 |
| or PSY 577 | The Autism Spectrum | |
| 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.