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.
This program is designed to provide students real-world application of psychological concepts and theories. Students have the opportunity to develop analytical, interpersonal, and leadership skills. Students will have the opportunity to examine workplace issues that impact individuals, groups, and organizations. The psychology of organizational behavior examines topics such as developing human talent and resources, consulting, coaching and mentoring, creating learning organizations, dealing with change, promoting organizational improvements, and fostering personal growth and professional success.
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 |
| HIST120 | Intro to American History: 1950 to the Present | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| PSYC338 | Introduction to Abnormal Psychology | 4 |
| PSYC353 | Adult Learning and Cognition | 4 |
| PSYC360 | Psychological Tests and Measurements | 4 |
| PSYC370 | Applied Research in Organizational Psychology | 4 |
| PSYC405 | Psychology of Health and Well-Being in the Workplace | 4 |
| PSYC410 | Psychology of Leadership | 4.0 |
| PSYC412 | Positive Psychology for Leadership | 4 |
| PSYC422 | Community Psychology | 4 |
| PSYC424 | Diversity | 4 |
| PSYC425 | Recruiting and Interviewing Skills | 4 |
| PSYC435 | Stress Management | 4 |
| PSYC498 | Psychology Capstone | 4 |
| UNIV201 | Career Planning and Management | 4 |
| OB315 | Organizational Communication | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 88 |
Courses: Concentration
| ELE | 28 credits from the Concentration Elective Choices | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 28 |
Courses: Concentration Elective Choices
| BHVS316 | Psychology and Mass Media | 4 |
| BHVS400 | The Psychology of Creativity and Ingenuity | 4 |
| CB460 | Sales and Advertising | 4 |
| CB470 | Consumer Behavior: The Individual | 4 |
| CB475 | Consumer Behavior: Groups and Society | 4 |
| OB410 | Applications of Organizational Behavior | 4 |
| OB415 | Organizational Behavior: Managing Change | 4 |
| OB455 | Consulting Skills | 4 |
| OB465 | Adult Learning: Corporate Training and Development | 4 |
| OB470 | Developing Human Resources | 4 |
| OB475 | Advanced OD Skills: Organization Interventions | 4 |
| PSYC428 | Neuroscience: The Brain | 4 |
Total Credit Hours: 182