Psychology, Bachelor of Science with a Concentration in Psychology of the Workplace (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 |
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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 |
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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 | ||
Substance Abuse | ||
Developmental Disabilities/Autism Spectrum Disorders | ||
Forensic Psychology | ||
Child and Family Psychology | ||
Psychology of the Workplace | 12 | |
Brain and Cognitive Sciences | ||
Psychiatric Rehabilitation | ||
Free Electives | ||
Choose from 36-43 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
Code | Title | Hours |
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Concentration Courses | ||
PSY 300 | Social Psychology | 3 |
PSY 305 | Psychology of Personality | 3 |
PSY 319 | Psychology of Work | 3 |
PSY 590 | Tests and Measurements | 3 |
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.