B.A. in Psychology (Specialization in Mental Health)
By taking 42 credits of prescribed psychology courses, students are able to complete the requirements for the psychology major and for the specialization in mental health with only 3 additional credits over the 39 normally required for a general psychology major and within the normal 128 credits required for graduation. The 3 additional credits beyond the 39 that normally are required for a general psychology major come from free elective credits, which are reduced from 24 to 21. If students wish to take further psychology courses outside of the track, they may do so as free electives. Please see the check sheet. GENERAL EDUCATION REQ. College Competencies English Composition I English Composition II Oral Communication: ______________________________ Quantitative Analysis: ______________________________ Ethical and Moral Analysis: _____________________________ Scientific Analysis: Experimental Psychology ____________________________ LIBERAL ARTS DISTRIBUTION Language and Culture: ________ ____________________________ ____________________________ Social and Behavioral Sciences: _____________________________ _____________________________ Art and Humanities: _____________________________ _____________________________ UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS Freshman Seminar 1 The Global Challenge Perspectives on the Individual Cross-cultural Perspectives The American Experience MAJOR REQUIREMENTS Required Major Courses General Psychology I General Psychology II Child Development Social Psychology Statistics Abnormal Psychology Theories of Personality Senior Seminar in Psychology MENTAL HEALTH TRACK COURSES: The Interview Child Behavior Disorders Field Placement Adolescent Growth & Development (or) Psychology of Aging Advanced Abnormal Psychology Techniques of Psychotherapy MINOR/SAC: _____________________ FREE ELECTIVES ENGL1101 ENGL1102 ________ ________ ________ __________ PSYC3202 ________ ________ __________ __________ __________ __________ FRSH1000 CORE1006 CORE2007 CORE2008 CORE3009 PSYC1101 PSYC1102 PSYC2204 PSYC2234 PSYC2201 PSYC3315 PSYC3384 PSYC4500 PSYC2126 PSYC3393 PSYC3381 PSYC3305 PSYC3306 PSYC4376 PSYC4391
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION: This requirement consists of six credits in English Composition (ENGL1101 and ENGL1102) and six credits of writing intensive courses within the major. ORAL COMMUNICATION: Requirements consist of a three-credit course that is substantially concerned with public speaking and oral presentations, typically a course in Speech. QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS: Requirements consist of a three-credit course that is substantially concerned with mathematics and statistics with application to everyday problems. ETHICAL AND MORAL ANALYSIS: Requirements consist of a three-credit course that is substantially concerned with ethical theories and questions. This course could be in Philosophy or a course within a major program. SCIENTIFIC ANALYSIS: Requirements consist of a minimum of six credits of laboratory science. LANGUAGE AND CULTURE: This requirement can be satisfied by one of four options: traditional language courses with significant cultural elements, LANG courses listings under “Language and Culture Studies,” language-based study abroad, or the six highest ESL/ESP credits for non-native English speakers. SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES: This requirement can be satisfied by six credits of coursework in Communication, Criminal Justice, Economics, Political Science, or Sociology. ART AND HUMANITIES: This requirement can be satisfied by six credits of coursework in Art (visual or performing), English Literature, History, Humanities, Philosophy, or Religion. DISTANCE LEARNING REQUIREMENTS: All University students are required to complete one (1) on-line distance learning course during each academic level (freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior year) of matriculation. A minimum of 128 credits is required for graduation.
