Curriculum
Bachelor of Science/Master of Arts in PsychologyYear I-Fall
| COURSE | TITLE | SEMESTER HOURS |
|---|---|---|
|
BIO 151*
|
Biology I: Cell and Molecular Biology
|
3 |
|
CHE 110**
|
Basic Chemistry I (w/ lab) |
4 |
|
FYS 101
|
Introduction to the Major |
1 |
|
LIB 111 |
Expository Writing I
|
3
|
|
LIB 120
|
Introduction to Psychology
|
3 |
|
TOTAL
|
14
|
*After consultation with the program director, students may substitute BIO 110 and 210 (Anatomy and Physiology I and II) for BIO 151 and 152.
**Students in the HPSY major who choose to pursue a PRMD minor may substitute CHE 131 (Chemical Principles I) for CHE 110 and replace LIB 120 with MAT 151 (Calculus I) in the first semester. Additional curriculum changes should be reviewed with the program director & an ARC advisor.
Year I-Spring
| COURSE | TITLE | SEMESTER HOURS |
|---|---|---|
|
BIO 152
|
Biology II: Biology of Organisms (w/ lab)
|
4
|
|
LIB 112
|
Expository Writing II
|
3
|
|
LIB 133
|
American Culture, Identity, and Public Life
|
3
|
|
MAT
|
Determined by Placement
|
3
|
|
MAT 197
|
Computer Applications
|
3
|
|
TOTAL
|
16
|
Year II-Fall
| COURSE | TITLE | SEMESTER HOURS |
|---|---|---|
|
BEH 250
|
Health Psychology
|
3
|
|
BEH 352
|
Human Development
|
3
|
|
MAT 261
|
Statistics
|
3
|
|
HUM |
Humanities Elective
|
3
|
|
SSC |
Social Sciences Elective
|
3
|
|
TOTAL
|
15
|
Year II-Spring
| COURSE | TITLE | SEMESTER HOURS |
|---|---|---|
|
BEH 101
|
Health Psychology Seminar I
|
1
|
|
BEH 350
|
Abnormal Psychology
|
3
|
|
BEH 451
|
Research Methods in Health and Behavior
|
3
|
|
LIB 220
|
Introduction to Interpersonal Communication for Health Professionals
|
3
|
|
SSC |
Social Sciences Elective
|
3
|
|
General Elective
|
3
|
|
|
TOTAL
|
16
|
Year III-Fall
| COURSE | TITLE | SEMESTER HOURS |
|---|---|---|
|
BEH 260
|
Behavioral Health
|
3
|
|
BEH 456
|
Applications of Research Methods
|
3
|
|
BEH
|
Category A
|
3
|
|
HUM
|
Humanities Elective
|
3
|
|
LIB 512 |
Healthcare Ethics
|
3
|
|
TOTAL
|
15
|
Year III-Spring
| COURSE | TITLE | SEMESTER HOURS |
|---|---|---|
|
BEH 102 |
Health Psychology Seminar II |
1 |
|
BEH
|
Category B
|
3
|
|
BEH
|
Category C
|
3
|
|
PSB 412
|
Medical Patients' Rights and Professionals' Liabilities
|
3
|
| MAT 451
|
Biostatistics
|
3
|
|
General elective
|
3
|
|
|
TOTAL
|
16
|
Year IV-Fall
| COURSE | TITLE | SEMESTER HOURS |
|---|---|---|
|
BEH 103 |
Health Psychology Seminar III |
1 |
|
BEH
|
Behavioral Sciences Elective*
|
3
|
|
LIB 590
|
Health Psychology Field Placement I
|
3
|
|
Two General Electives
|
6
|
|
|
TOTAL
|
13
|
|
| * may be fulfilled with any BEH course |
||
Year IV-Spring
| COURSE | TITLE | SEMESTER HOURS |
|---|---|---|
|
BEH
|
Behavioral Sciences Elective*
|
3
|
|
LIB 592
|
Health Psychology Capstone
|
3
|
| Three General Electives
|
9 |
|
|
TOTAL
|
15
|
|
| * may be fulfilled with any BEH course | ||
Total credits to complete degree requirements: 120 s.h.
Category Course Options
| Category A |
|---|
|
BEH 341 Biological Psychology
|
|
BEH 405 Mind-Body Medicine
|
|
BEH 454 Stress and Illness
|
|
BEH 457 Drugs and Behavior
|
| Category B |
|---|
|
BEH 254 Death and Dying
|
|
BEH 357 Positive Psychology
|
|
BEH 345 Myths & Misconceptions in Psychology
|
| Category C |
|---|
|
BEH 351 Social Psychology
|
|
BEH 355 Organizational Psychology
|
|
BEH 356 Gender Roles
|
|
BEH 340 Psychology of Aggression |