Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Program delivered via Virtual Campus)
The Bachelor’s degree in General Psychology is designed to prepare students to successfully navigate in the 21st century workplace, in a variety of careers that focus on the business of people, including but not limited to work in management, administration, research, and sales. It is positioned to provide an overview of the major psychological concepts, perspectives, and skills that explain human behavior. The degree has four themes threading through it: workplace application of psychology, career advancement, technological acumen, and service to society. The degree prepares students with the critical thinking, problem-solving, analytical frameworks, communication, and leadership skills which define success in today’s marketplace. The program builds on students’ prior learning and experience and will provide the foundation for professional success and lifelong learning in an array of careers.
Program Outcomes:
- Students are prepared to utilize psychological theory and apply concepts to influence their chosen profession.
- Students are prepared to integrate and apply general psychology principles within the workplace.
Degree Requirements
Courses: General Education
| ENGL101 | Composition and Critical Thinking | 4.5 |
| ENGL103 | Composition: Writing and Research | 4.5 |
| ENGL201 | Principles of Professional Writing | 4.5 |
| HIST101 | Modern American History: 1950 to the 21st Century | 4.5 |
| ELE | Humanities or Social Science Elective (4.5) | 4.5 |
| MATH102 | Introduction to College Math | 4.5 |
| MATH106 | Algebra for Business | 4.5 |
| PHIL301 | Ethics for Professionals | 4.5 |
| PSYC102 | Introductory Psychology | 4.5 |
| SCI101 | Introduction to the Sciences | 4.5 |
| SCI103 | Lab - Science and Technology | 1.5 |
| SCI201 | Environmental Science and Sustainability | 4.5 |
| SCI203 | Lab - Environmental Science and Sustainability | 1.5 |
| SOCL102 | Introductory Sociology | 4.5 |
| SOCL340 | Diversity in American Life | 4.5 |
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| UNIV104 | Academic and Career Success | 4.5 |
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| HUMELE | Humanities Elective | 4.5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 66 |
Courses: Core
| BHVS205 | Managerial Psychology | 4 |
| BHVS215 | Motivation and Emotion | 4 |
| BHVS315 | Interpersonal Communication and Dynamics | 4 |
| BHVS316 | Psychology and Mass Media | 4 |
| BHVS320 | Analytical Reasoning and Presentation of Data | 4 |
| BHVS400 | The Psychology of Creativity and Ingenuity | 4 |
| BHVS410 | Positivist Psychology and Leadership | 4 |
| HUMN400 | Psychological Aspects of Cinema | 4 |
| ELE | Elective | 4 |
| PSYC125 | Historical Perspectives on Modern Psychology | 4 |
| PSYC205 | Psychology in the Workplace | 4 |
| PSYC210 | Social Psychology | 4 |
| PSYC310 | Organizational Psychology | 4 |
| PSYC315 | Biological Foundations of Behavior: The Brain | 4 |
| PSYC320 | Theories of Personality | 4 |
| PSYC337 | Abnormal Psychology in the Workplace | 4 |
| PSYC355 | Learning and Cognition | 4 |
| PSYC360 | Psychological Tests and Measurements | 4 |
| PSYC446 | Applied Psychology Capstone | 4 |
| RES305 | Introduction to Social Science Research Methods | 4 |
| RES310 | Applied Research Methods in Psychology | 4 |
| UNIV301 | Careers in Psychology | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 88 |
Courses: Concentration
| ELE | 24 credits from the Concentration Elective Choices | 24 |
| PSYC499 | Change and Emerging Trends in the Field of Psychology | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 28 |
Courses: General Education Humanities and Social Science Elective Choices
| LITR201 | Literature: A Reflection of Life | 4.5 |
| PSYC201 | Human Development | 4.5 |
Courses: Core Elective Choices
| PSYC350 | Human Sexuality | 4 |
| PSYC405 | Psychology of Health and Well-Being in the Workplace | 4 |
Courses: Concentration Elective Choices
| CB450 | Orientation to the Consumer Behavior Profession | 4 |
| CB455 | Marketing Management, Strategy, and Research | 4 |
| CB460 | Sales and Advertising | 4 |
| CB465 | The Psychology of Consumer Economic Behavior | 4 |
| CB470 | Consumer Behavior: The Individual | 4 |
| CB475 | Consumer Behavior: Groups and Society | 4 |
| PSYC420 | Communication and Interviewing Skills | 4 |
| PSYC422 | Community Psychology | 4 |
| PSYC424 | Diversity | 4 |
| PSYC426 | Leadership | 4 |
| PSYC428 | Neuroscience: The Brain | 4 |
| PSYC430 | Spirituality and Faith | 4 |
| PSYC432 | Sports Psychology | 4 |
| PSYC434 | Stress Management | 4 |
| PSYC405 | Psychology of Health and Well-Being in the Workplace | 4 |
| OB450 | Orientation to the Organizational Behavior Profession | 4 |
| OB455 | Consulting Skills | 4 |
| OB460 | Creating Change in Individuals and Organizations | 4 |
| OB465 | Adult Learning: Corporate Training and Development | 4 |
| OB470 | Developing Human Resources | 4 |
Total Credit Hours: 182