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.
General Education Requirements (42 Credits)
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 |
| 3 | 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 |
| 4 | CGS 1030 | Introduction to Information Technology |
| SLS 1501 | College Study Skills |
Core Requirements (45 Credits)
| 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 |
Electives (33 Credits)
| 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 |
Concentrations
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.