Psychology, Bachelor of Science

Program Description:

This program prepares the students for entry-level positions and advanced professional education in psychology. Students will be exposed to the major domains of psychology and will acquire a solid base of knowledge in each of these domains, as well as be able to integrate and apply knowledge and meet their career goals. Florida National University awards a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology upon completion of the program.

Program Requirements (120 Credits)

General Education (39 Credits)

Student Life Skills (1 Credit)

SLS 1501

College Study Skills

1

English and Communications (9 Credits)

ENC 1101	English Composition I	3
ENC 1102	English Composition II	3
SPC 1017	Fundamentals of Oral Communications	3

Humanities (6 Credits)

Any Humanities Course

3

Social Science (6 Credits)

DEP 2004	Human Growth and Development	3
PSY 1012	General Psychology	3

Natural Science (7 Credits)

BSC 1010	General Biology	3
BSC 1010L	General Biology Lab I	1
BSC 1081	Basic Anatomy and Physiology	3

Mathematics (7 Credits)

MAC 1105	College Algebra I	3
STA 2014	Introduction to Statistics	4

Information Literacy (3 Credits)

CGS 1030

Introduction to Information Technology

3

Lower Level Requirements ( 3 Credits)

ENC 3311

Advanced Writing and Research

3

Core Requirements (45 Credits)

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 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	3
PSY 4049	Capstone	3

Electives (33 Credits)

CJJ 2002	Juvenile Delinquency	3
CJL 2821	Psychology Applied to Law	3
CJE 3721	Forensic Psychology	3
CLP 2621	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	3

Concentrations (33 Credits)

Students in the Bachelor of Science in Psychology program may choose one of three concentrations: Applied Behavior Analysis, Addiction Studies, and Mental Health. 

Applied Behavior Analysis

The Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) concentration and recommended electives are shown below. The ABA concentration is approved by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) as a Qualified Pathway 2 Program. Students interested in the Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) concentration need to complete at least 60 credits before beginning the ABA course sequence. In addition, they need to take the following courses prior to the more advanced EAB courses: DEP 4220 Autism Spectrum and EAB 3002 Foundations of Applied Behavior Analysis.

BCBA-Approved Pathway 2 Course Sequence:

DEP 4220	Autism Spectrum	3
EAB 3002	Foundations of Applied Behavioral Analysis	3
EAB 3706	Principles of Behavior Modification	3
EAB 4752	Functional Assessment and Intervention in Applied Behavioral Analysis	3
EAB 4782	Ethics and Professional Conduct in Applied Behavior Analysis	3
EAB 4783	Supervision and Management in Applied Behavioral Analyses	3
EAB 4798/PSY 3213	Research Methods in Behavior Science	3

Recommended Electives:

CLP 4184 Mental Health-Stress Management

DEP 3202 Psychology of Exceptional Children

HUS 3105 Introduction to Human Services

SOW 3350 Interviewing and Documentation

 

Addiction Studies

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 and Aging	3
HUS 4442	Substance Abuse and the Family	3
PCO 4242	Introduction to Group Counseling	3
PSB 4444	Psychopharmacology	3

Mental Health

CLP 4184	Mental Health-Stress Management	3
CLP 4314	Psychology of Health and Illness	3
SYG 2430	Marriage and the Family	3
DEP 4220	Autism Spectrum	3
HSA 3412	Cultural Diversity in Health Care	3
HUS 3105	Introduction to Human Services	3
HUS 3305	Basic Counseling Skills	3
INP 4391	Human Relations	3
CLP 2621	Ethics in Psychology and Health	3
PCO 3313	Assessment in Counseling	3
SOW 3350	Interviewing and Documentation	3

NOTE: 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.