| Psychology |
| Bachelor of Arts
in Psychology |
The Psychology Core
The Psychology major has been carefully crafted to provide
a broad-based education in the scientific study of behavior
and mental processes.
Psychology majors are trained in the Boulder Model
which includes courses in the
scientific process as well as the application of psychological
principles. Students will learn how to conduct, interpret
and analyze psychological research. Grounding in
essential psychological theory and practice is integral
to this major, from human
development to theories of personality and psychopathology.
Finally, the practical
applications of psychology to human behavior include
behavior modification,
psychological testing, and group processes.
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities in psychology at the Bachelor degree
level remain limited
because of professional licensing requirements which require
master's or doctoral level training. However, the B.A.
in psychology does remain a strong degree for a variety
of entry level positions in health care (e.g., case worker)
as well as for a variety of positions outside of psychology. The UCAP psychology major
also provides the
opportunity for students to blend the strengths of a strong
psychology major with
business courses and then combine those two skill and
knowledge bases for
tremendous applications in the work place.
The Ursuline Studies Program
The heart of an Ursuline education is the Ursuline
Studies Program. By its very nature, the Ursuline
Studies Program is committed to the development and enrichment
of all students. As an outcomes-based curriculum, the
program views assessment of academic progress as an essential
part of each course and each stage of development.
The Ursuline Studies Program involves a series of writing-intensive
interdisciplinary courses that total 49 credit hours and
serve as the liberal arts core of an Ursuline College
education. The program highlights personal development,
the cultivation of academic abilities and the exploration
of a coherent, integrated body of knowledge drawn from
a variety of disciplines. |
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| Course(s) |
Credit
Hours |
| Ursuline College Core Requirements |
49 |
| Psychology Core: |
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| PS 101 |
Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
| MAT 212 |
Introduction to Statistics |
3 |
| PS 322 |
Research Methods I |
3 |
| PS 330 |
Abnormal Psychology |
3 |
| PS 335 |
Psychological Testing |
3 |
| PS 350 |
Theories of Personality |
3 |
| PS 370 |
Cognitive Behavior Modification |
3 |
| PS 490 |
Capstone in Psychology |
3 |
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| Psychology Electives** |
15 |
For
student who pursue the IO emphasis, PS 360
Industrial Organizational Psychology and PS
422 Social Psychology would be strongly recommended
to take as Psychology electives. |
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Industrial Organizational
(IO) Psychology Emphasis (Optional):
These collateral courses were identified to
provide students with the opportunity
to learn about the dynamic relationship between
psychology and the workplace.
The following general elective collateral
courses outside of psychology are
required.
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| MGT 350 |
Manager in the Business Environment
|
3 |
| BU 230 |
Organizational Behavior |
3 |
| BU 330 |
Human Resource Management |
3 |
| BU 335 |
Compensation |
3 |
| BU 430 |
Labor Relations |
3 |
| MGT 450 |
Leadership Competencies |
3 |
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| Total credit hours without
IO Emphasis |
39 |
| Total credit hours with IO
Emphasis |
57 |
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| General Electives |
22-40 |
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| Total credit hours needed to graduate |
128* |
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| * |
Courses previously
taken at other accredited institutions may apply
toward credit hour requirements listed above. |
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Classes subject
to change |
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| Further details about this program can
be found in the Course
Description or Degree Plan/Audit Sheet documents. |
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