Psychology and Human Services, BS

The Bachelor of Science (BS) degree program in Psychology and Human Services is firmly grounded in the discipline of psychology while also stressing realistic career opportunities in human services fields for graduates. The curriculum design allows students to explore an academic and experiential environment that prepares them for careers in diverse areas of the helping professions. The program also prepares students for graduate work in psychology, counseling, social work, and related fields.

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Apply the major concepts, findings, and theoretical perspectives of psychology.
2. Evaluate research critically and apply research methodologies used in psychology.
3. Demonstrate effective, professional written communication skills both individually and with groups.
4. Demonstrate effective, professional oral communication skills both individually and with groups.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of the roles, responsibilities, and career opportunities for those with psychology-related degrees.
6. Apply the ethical standards set forth by the American Psychological Association.
7. Demonstrate awareness and knowledge of individual and cultural differences and their influences on beliefs, values, and interactions with others. 
8. Demonstrate skills to Interact effectively with people of diverse abilities, backgrounds, and cultural perspectives.

Major Concentrations

The department offers six concentrations for students who want to select a focus area:

• Advanced Behavioral Health Concentration
• Cognitive and Physiological Influences on Behavior Concentration
• Gender Studies Concentration
• Psychology of Health & Wellness Concentration
• Psychology of Human Development Concentration
• Psychology of Social Justice Concentration

For all concentrations, students must meet the following requirements:

1. Meet all University admission and academic requirements.
2. Students must be enrolled in the Psychology and Human Services program.
3. Complete all requirements for the Psychology and Human Services B.S.
4. All program policies apply, including: no more than two grades of D in upper-division courses are allowed (upper-division courses are all courses other than those of Areas A through F; 1000- or 2000- level courses used in the upper division are included in this restriction).

Program Requirements

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Please note that no more than 12 total hours in Area F may be PSYC courses. IF MATH 1401 Elementary Statistics is not completed in D2, F, or as a related elective, PSYC 2105 Statistics for Psychology MUST be completed with a “C” or above as a psychology elective in either area F or as an upper division psychology elective. If students complete MATH 1401 Elementary Statistics to meet the Department of Psychology statistics requirement, it must be completed with a “C” or above.

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Courses in the following areas are encouraged: foreign language, sociology, anthropology, philosophy, statistics and biological science.

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No more than two grades of D in upper-division courses are allowed in the Psychology major. Upper-division courses are all courses other than those of Areas A through F. 1000- or 2000-level courses used in the upper division are included in this restriction.

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PSYC 2105 Statistics for Psychology must be selected if not taken in Area F or if MATH 1401 Elementary Statistics has not been taken in another area. 

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No more than 2 selected topics may be taken in this area. For example, you may not take PSYC 3801 Selected Topics I, PSYC 3802 Selected Topics II, PSYC 4801 Selected Topics III, AND PSYC 4802 Selected Topics IV. You are limited to only two classes designated as selected topics.

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Excludes PHED activity, 1000 level HFMG, TECH, and MSL courses; courses offered for institutional credit only; and career program courses not specifically approved in advance. Please note students may use only one PSYC course in this area.

 Advanced Behavioral Health

Cognitive and Physiological Influences on Behavior 

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Pre-requisites:

• CHEM 1151 Survey of Chemistry I AND CHEM 1151L Survey of Chemistry Laboratory I (OR CHEM 1211 Principles of Chemistry I and CHEM 1211L Principles of Chemistry Laboratory I)
• BIOL 1151 Human Anatomy and Physiology I AND BIOL 1151L Human Anatomy & Phys. Lab I
• BIOL 1152 Human Anatomy & Physiology II AND BIOL 1152L Human Anatomy & Phys Lab II

Gender Studies 

Psychology of Health & Wellness 

Psychology of Human Development 

Psychology of Social Justice 

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Prerequisites: SOCI 1101 Introduction to Sociology

Please Note: This is a suggested course sequence and assumes a starting freshman with no prior college credit who intends to complete their degree in four years. Students should consult with their academic advisor and review the course prerequisites and minimum grade requirements as seen in the Academic Catalog. 

First-time traditional students enrolling in 9 or more semester hours are required to enroll in CSU 1000 First Year Seminar

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PSYC 2105 Statistics for Psychology is preferred. MATH 1401 Elementary Statistics as an alternative.