Bachelor's Degree
When you pursue a Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Hesser College, you will study human behavior and the mental processes that drive that behavior. Through the coursework, you will have the opportunity to learn how to assess and evaluate theories and practices related to the social, emotional, cognitive, and biological bases of how the human psyche works. Electives give you the opportunity to investigate a wide variety of interests in the field including:
- Psychology in social work
- Clinical and/or counseling psychology
- Educational psychology
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are awarded a bachelor of science degree.
Psychology Program Features
- The option of choosing electives focused on an applied approach with counseling courses and externships
- The option of choosing electives connected with the criminal justice offerings at Hesser College
Potential Psychology Career Opportunities
As a graduate of this program, you may seek future entry-level employment opportunities such as:
- Human services
- Child welfare
- Research technician
- Human resources
- Nonprofit service agencies
- Government social services
Psychology Courses and Typical Length of Study
The approximate length of study for this degree program is 120 semester credit hours.
| Career Courses and Electives |
Semester
Credit Hours |
| PSYC102 |
Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
| PSYC125 |
Introduction to Human Services Methods |
3 |
| PSYC |
Developmental Psychology Elective
(must be PSYC123, PSYC126, or PSYC231) |
3 |
| PSYC221 |
Interviewing Skills and Case Management |
3 |
| PSYC255 |
Research Methods in Psychology |
3 |
| PSYC265 |
Abnormal Psychology |
3 |
| PSYC321 |
Statistics & Measurement in Psychology |
3 |
| PSYC306 |
Cognitive Theory –OR– |
|
| PSYC322 |
Applied Behavioral Analysis |
3 |
| PSYC335 |
Psychobiology |
3 |
| PSYC381 |
Theories of Counseling |
3 |
| PSYC415 |
Integration of Theory, Research and Practice Seminar |
3 |
| PSYC425 |
Professional Ethics in Social Science |
3 |
| PSYC |
Psychology Electives (100 level or higher) – any 5 |
15 |
| PSYC |
Psychology Externship Practicum–OR– |
|
| PSYC |
Psychology Elective |
3 |
| SOCI111 |
Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
| SOCI120 |
Contemporary Social Problems |
3 |
| OPEN |
Non-Psychology Electives (100 level or higher) |
9 |
| OPEN |
Non-Psychology Electives (300 level or higher) |
3 |
| |
Humanities Elective (300 level or higher) |
3 |
| |
Natural Science Elective (300 level or higher)–any 3 |
9 |
General Education Courses |
|
| GNED111 |
First Semester Seminar |
3 |
| GNED211 |
Critical Thinking Workshop |
3 |
| GNED310 |
Upper Seminar Elective |
3 |
| PSYC485 |
Psychology Capstone |
3 |
| ENGL103 |
English Composition |
3 |
| ENGL106 |
English Composition II |
3 |
| ENGL110 |
Oral Communication |
3 |
| |
Math Elective (100 level or higher) |
3 |
| MATH195 |
Statistics I |
3 |
| |
Natural Science Elective (100 level or higher) |
3 |
| |
Humanities Elective (100 level or higher) |
3 |
| |
Humanities Elective (200 level or higher) |
3 |
| |
Social Science Elective (100 level or higher) |
3 |
| |
Social Science Elective (200 level or higher) |
3 |
Total Credit Hours
|
120
|
Psychology Degree Program Outcomes
The psychology program is designed such that graduates meet the following outcomes:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the systems and theories in psychology, their origins, and their use in framing concepts and constructs
- Evaluate and conduct research in psychology
- Use critical thinking to evaluate research claims and to construct advanced arguments in psychology
- Apply and explain the links between psychological principles and personal, social, and organizational issues
- Synthesize and apply ethical principles in research and mental health settings
- Demonstrate sophisticated communication skills using written, verbal, and electronic methods
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