Accelerated Online Bachelor's Degree in Psychology Course Requirements

Core Course Requirements for the Accelerated Online Bachelor's Degree in Psychology

• PS 101 - General Psychology *PS/DC

  An introduction to the principles and major concepts of the science of human behavior. Topics include the scientific method, sensation and perception, consciousness, development, learning and memory, language, cognition, intelligence, stress and coping, personality, psychopathology, therapeutic techniques, and social psychology. Fulfills Ursuline Core Curriculum PS or SO requirement *DCPrerequisite to all other Psychology courses.

• PS 211 - Psychology of Adjustment

  This course introduces the student to a variety of issues that contribute to overall mental health and well-being. Topics such as time management, stress, personality, gender, health, friendships, assertiveness, career development, bereavement, self-concept and self-esteem are addressed.

• PS 222 - Behavioral Statistics

  An introduction to the principles and major concepts of the statistics for the behavioral sciences. Topics include Sampling, Scales of Measurement, graphing, Measures of Central Tendency, Measures of Variability, The Normal Distribution, Standardized Z and T scores, Standard Errors, Hypothesis testing, Correlation, Regression, t-tests, Analysis of Variance, and Chi-square.

• PS 310 - Autism Spectrum Disorders

  This course will review the clinical and research basis of the autism spectrum disorders. Emphasis will be placed on the current genetic and physiological underpinnings of this disorder. Applied Behavioral Analysis treatment modalities will be explored and discussed with regard to particular disorders and dysfunction.

• PS 315 - Chngng Roles Women

  An examination of the traditional roles of women and the factors that have contributed to maintaining them; and an analysis of the changes that are occurring today and the effects of those changes on women, men, and society.

• PS 322 - Research Methods I

  A study of the scientific inquiry. Emphasis is upon the formulation of research questions, development of the appropriate research methodology, data collection, data analysis, data interpretation, and report writing. Specific techniques presented include tests and surveys, case studies, correlational methods and experiments. Students collect data under the supervision of the instructor and are responsible for the preparation of scientific reports.

• PS 330 - Abnormal Psych

  An investigation of the application of basic psychological theory and research to the problem of maladaptive behavior.

• PS 335 - Psychological Test

  Theory, application, and administration of psychological tests; emphasis on basic procedure in clinical tests of intelligence and personality.

• PS 348 - Forensic Psychology

  This course is an overview of the role of the psychologist interfacing with the legal and correctional systems. A range of offenders is investigated and how to perform a forensic psychological assessment is presented. The role of the psychologist as an expert witness on cases of violent crimes, not guilty by reason of insanity and competency to stand trial and evaluating police officers and correctional workers experiencing stress due to their occupations is also examined.

• PS 350 - Theory Personality

  A study of personality development, assessment, and functioning; critical evaluation of the major contemporary theories of personality.

• PS 360 - Industrial Organization

  This course is the study of the application of psychological principles and theories to the workplace. This course addresses topics such as employee selection and placement, psychological testing, performance appraisal, training and development, leadership, motivation, job satisfaction, work conditions, organizational development, and health in the workplace.

• PS 422 - Social Psychology

  An analysis of the influence of social groups on individual behavior, with special attention to recent research regarding public opinion, propaganda, intergroup relations, leadership, and group dynamics.

• PS 490 - Capstone Psycholog

  This course culminates the psychology major?'s study by reviewing all major areas in the academic discipline. The course is both a review of undergraduate studies and a preparation for graduate studies in psychology.