Bachelor of Science in Psychology

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Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Program Overview

Are you interested in what makes people tick? If you’re seeking to understand human behavior and mental processes, psychology is a fascinating area of study. The bachelor of science in psychology program at FNU can help you prepare for a number of careers in which it’s important to understand how people think.

Learning Outcomes

This 120 credit hour Bachelor of Science in Psychology program is intended to provide you with a thorough understanding of modern psychology. You’ll study a number of important subjects like addiction counseling, cognitive processes and the psychology of gender as you learn to integrate and apply this knowledge to meet your career goals.

Communications

Credit Hours	Course Code	Course Name
3	ENC 1101	English Composition I*
3	ENC 1102	English Composition II*
3	SPC 1017	Fundamentals of Oral Communication
3	ENC 3311	Advanced Research Writing

Humanities (6 Credits)

Behavioral/Social Science (6 Credits)

Credit Hours	Course Code	Course Name
3	DEP 2004	Human Growth and Development
3	PSY 1012	General Psychology

Natural Science (7 Credits Includes 1 Lab)

Credit Hours	Course Code	Course Name
3	BSC 1010	General Biology
1	BSC 1010 L	General Biology Lab
3	BSC 1081	Basic Anatomy & Physiology

Mathematics (7 Credits)

Credit Hours	Course Code	Course Name
3	MAC 1105	College Algebra I*
4	STA 2014	Introduction to Statistics*

Computers (4 Credits)

Credit Hours	Course Code	Course Name
3	CGS 1030	Introduction to Information Technology
1	SLS 1501	College Study Skills

Credit Hours	Course Code	Course Name
3	CLP 3143	Abnormal Psychology
3	CLP 3302	Foundations of Clinical Psychology
3	CLP 4414	Behavior Modification
3	DEP 3103	Psychology of Childhood
3	DEP 3305	Adolescent Psychology
3	DEP 3404	Psychology of Aging
3	EXP 3604	Cognitive Processes
3	PPE 3003	Psychology of Personality
3	PSB 3002	Biological Basis of Behavior
3	PSY 3213	Psychological Research Methods
3	PSY 4049	Capstone Course
3	PSY 4604	History and Theories of Psychology
3	SOP 3004	Social Psychology
3	SOP 3723	Cross-cultural Issues in Psychology
3	SOP 4702	Psychology and Gender

Credit Hours	Course Code	Course Name
3	CCJ 2002	Juvenile Delinquency
3	CJL 2821	Psychology Applied to Law
3	CJE 3721	Forensic Psychology
3	CLP 2620	Ethics in Psychology and Health
3	CLP 4314	Psychology of Health and Illness
3	CLP 4433	Psychological Tests and Measurements
3	DEP 3202	Psychology of Exceptional Children
3	EXP 3404	Psychology of Learning
3	HSC 3143	Substance Abuse Prevention
3	INP 4004	Industrial/Organizational Psychology
3	PCO 4004	Foundations of Counseling
3	STA 2122	Statistics for the Behavioral Science
3	SYG 2000	Principles of Sociology
3	SYG 2430	Marriage and the Family

Addiction Studies Concentration (33 Credits)

Credit Hours	Course Code	Course Name
3	HSC 3143	Substance Abuse Prevention
3	HUS 2421	Assessment and Treatment Planning in Addiction
3	HUS 3105	Introduction to Human Services
3	HUS 3429	Addiction Counseling
3	HUS 3455	Dual Diagnosis and Substance Abuse
3	HUS 3465	Relapse Prevention
3	HUS 4321	Case Management Problem Solving
3	HUS 4407	Substance Abuse and Aging
3	HUS 4442	Substance Abuse and the Family
3	PCO 4242	Introduction to Group Counseling
3	PSB 4444	Psychopharmacology

Mental Health Concentration (33 Credits)

Credit Hours	Course Code	Course Name
3	CLP 4184	Mental Health-Stress Management
3	CLP 4314	Psychology of Health and Illness
3	CLP 4414	Behavior Modification
3	DEP 4220	Autism Spectrum Disorders
3	HSA 3412	Cultural Diversity in Health Care
3	HUS 3105	Introduction to Human Services
3	HUS 3302	Basic Counseling Skills
3	INP 4391	Human Relations
2	NUR 4516	Crisis Intervention
3	PCO 3313	Assessment in Counseling
3	SOW 3350	Interviewing and Documentation

*This course has prerequisites; check course descriptions.
The Addiction Studies and Mental Health concentrations can also be taken as standalone certificates as part of our certificate offerings for those interested in earning only a certificate in Addiction Studies and/or Mental Health.
All Credit Courses from within this division or any other division can be used as Suggested Electives.
A total of up to 60 credits may be transferred from the General Education and/or Elective courses taken during a degree program. FNU reserves the right to transfer the appropriate courses.