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.
This program does not lead to additional licensure or certification. As such, CTU has made no determination regarding prerequisites for licensure or certification in any state or jurisdiction.
Degree Requirements
Courses: General Education
| COMS102 | Dynamic Interactions and Professional Presence | 4.5 |
| COMS105 | Interpersonal Communications | 4.5 |
| ENGL104 | Introductory Written Communication | 4.5 |
| ENGL105 | Professional Written Communications | 4.5 |
| GOVT201 | American Government and Public Affairs | 4.5 |
| HIST101 | Modern American History: 1950 to the 21st Century | 4.5 |
| MATH102 | Introduction to College Math | 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 |
| PSYC105 | Psychology of Success | 4.5 |
| UNIV104 | Academic and Career Success | 4.5 |
| or | |
| HUMELE | Humanities Elective | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 66 |
Courses: Core
| BHVS205 | Managerial Psychology | 4 |
| BHVS215 | Motivation and Emotion | 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 |
| PSYC130 | Group Dynamics | 4 |
| PSYC210 | Social Psychology | 4 |
| PSYC309 | Applied Social Science Research Methods | 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 |
| PSYC420 | Communication and Interviewing Skills | 4 |
| PSYC422 | Community Psychology | 4 |
| PSYC424 | Diversity | 4 |
| PSYC426 | Leadership | 4 |
| PSYC434 | Stress Management | 4 |
| PSYC498 | Psychology Capstone | 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
| BHVS315 | Interpersonal Communication and Dynamics | 4 |
| 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 |
| PSYC405 | Psychology of Health and Well-Being in the Workplace | 4 |
| PSYC428 | Neuroscience: The Brain | 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