Bachelor of Science in Psychology

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Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Psychology program prepares students with a knowledge of major psychological principles, research methodology, and application. This online program provides students with a comprehensive knowledge base of the major theoretical frameworks, while also emphasizing mental health for diverse populations. The program includes a core group of behavioral health courses to prepare students to work in various interdisciplinary settings. Students will be prepared for success in a variety of career and graduate education paths.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student should be able to:

Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology.
Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena.
Apply ethical standards to evaluate psychological science and practice.
Demonstrate effective writing and presentation skills for different purposes.
Apply psychological content and skills to career goals.
Understand the factors, including sociocultural, that influence mental health.

Potential Occupational Titles

Potential occupational titles for this program include, but are not limited to, community and social service specialist, human resource advisor, market research analyst, psychiatric technician, public relations representative, career/employment counselor, personnel recruiter, psychometrist, research assistant, and victims’ advocate.

Program Content

A minimum of 120.00 semester credit hours is required for graduation.

Required Courses in Behavioral Health

All courses, 25.00 semester credit hours, are required.

BH 200 - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
BH 210 - Ethics in Behavioral Sciences Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
BH 250 - Behavioral Health in Communities Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
BH 300 - Research in Behavioral Sciences Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
OR BU 550 Research Methods and Decision Making
BH 330 - Adult and Aging: Behavioral Health Theory and Practices Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
BH 400 - Counseling and Communication Skills in Behavioral Health Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
OR MSW 520 Generalist Social Work with Individuals/Families/Groups
BH 410 - Addictions: Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment in Behavioral Health Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
BH 490 - Capstone in Behavioral Health Semester Credit Hours: 4.00

Required Courses in Psychology

All courses, 39.00 semester credit hours, are required.

PS 130 - Career Paths in Psychology Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
PS 210 - Psychology of Child and Adolescence Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
PS 230 - Personality Theory Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
PS 240 - Health Psychology Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
PS 250 - Positive Psychology Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
PS 303 - Social Psychology Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
PS 320 - Statistical Methods in Psychology Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
PS 323 - Psychology of Gender Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
PS 350 - Cognitive Psychology Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
PS 360 - Psychopathology Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
PS 380 - Psychology of Close Relationships Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
PS 390 - Tests and Measurements Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
PS 420 - Introduction to Forensic Psychology Semester Credit Hours: 3.00

Open Elective Courses

A minimum of 18.00 semester credit hours is required. Eligible students can take up to 12.00 credit hours of graduate level coursework to complete a portion of the open electives requirement.

Dual Credit Graduate Level Course Options for Open Electives Requirement

Dual credit options are available for open electives requirement for students who qualify. See Academic Information for full requirements under title Earning Graduate Credits as an Undergraduate Student.

Required Courses in General Education

Students enrolled in this bachelor’s degree must complete a minimum of 36.00 semester credit hours in general.

EN 104 - English Composition I Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
EN 111 - Information Literacy Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
EN 116 - Speech Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
EN 304 - English Composition II Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
HU 140 - Cultural Diversity Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
HU 240 - Introduction to Humanities Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
HU 340 - Humanities and Contemporary Popular Culture Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
MA 109 - College Algebra Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
MA 320 - Statistics Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
PS 101 - Psychology Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
SS 350 - Social Issues and Technology Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
SC 270 - Environmental Literacy Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
Transfer students may transfer courses that are within 1.00 semester credit hour of the courses listed above to meet these discipline requirements. Any resulting deficiency in the total of 36.00 semester credit hours required in general education may be made up with general education electives from any of the listed disciplines.

Personal and Professional Development Courses

A minimum of 2.00 semester credit hours is required.

PD 121 - Professional Development I Semester Credit Hours: 1.00
PD 202 - Professional Development II Semester Credit Hours: 1.00