Bachelor of Science in Psychology
The Bachelor of Science in Psychology is a 182-credit-hour program consisting of 66 credit hours of general education, 88 credit hours focused on the psychology core, and 28 elective credit hours. This program is only offered online.
The Bachelor of Science in Psychology is designed to provide students real-world applications of psychological concepts and theories. The program is designed to foster analytical, interpersonal, and leadership skills. This program allows students to choose courses from a range of topics in psychology or choose a concentration in either organizational behavior or consumer behavior.
The Bachelor of Science in Psychology program outcomes:
- Demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
- Integrate psychological principles with self, social, and organizational systems.
- Demonstrate a personal leadership style that can be applied to complex/adaptive settings.
- Construct effective strategies for self-management and self-improvement.
Degree Requirements
Courses: General Education
| COMS105 | Interpersonal Communication | 4.5 |
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| COMS203 | Speech Communications | 4.5 |
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| COMS220 | Critical Interpretation of Documentary Film | 4.5 |
| ENGL104 | Introductory Written Communication | 4.5 |
| ENGL105 | Professional Written Communications | 4.5 |
| HIST101 | Modern American History: 1950 to the 21st Century | 4.5 |
| MATH102 | Introduction to College Math | 4.5 |
| MATH106 | Algebra for Business | 4.5 |
| PHIL101 | Introduction to Ethics | 4.5 |
| PSYC102 | Introductory Psychology | 4.5 |
| SCI101 | Introduction to the Sciences | 4.5 |
| SCI103 | Science and Technology- Laboratory Course | 1.5 |
| SCI201 | Environmental Science and Sustainability | 4.5 |
| SCI203 | Environmental Science and Sustainability - Laboratory Course | 1.5 |
| SOCL102 | Introductory Sociology | 4.5 |
| SOCL202 | Social Perspectives on Race, Gender, and Class | 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 |
| PSYC130 | Group Dynamics | 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 |
| PSYC405 | Psychology of Health and Well-Being in the Workplace | 4 |
| PSYC426 | Leadership | 4 |
| PSYC498 | Psychology Capstone | 4 |
| RES305 | Introduction to Social Science Research Methods | 4 |
| RES310 | Applied Research Methods in Psychology | 4 |
| UNIV201 | Career Planning and Management | 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: 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 |
| PSYC428 | Neuroscience: The Brain | 4 |
| PSYC434 | Stress Management | 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 |
| OB475 | Advanced OD Skills: Organization Interventions | 4 |
Total Credit Hours: 182