Program Options
The Psychology Department offers both a major and minor in psychology. Students who complete all major requirements receive a Bachelor's of Science (BS) in Psychology. Since our department and class sizes are small, faculty will get to know you and provide you with individualized attention and mentoring.
The Psychology Department also offers a mental health interventions specialization (21 credits) for students interested in pursuing mental health careers. Students can choose either a child or adult track, depending on the population with which they are interested in working.
Since the field of psychology is exceedingly diverse and career options within the field are numerous, we provide students with a solid background in the methods, theories, and content of the discipline of psychology, while also allowing them the flexibility to tailor a program of study that best meets their individual interests and career goals. All students are expected to develop essential skills in: critical thinking, writing, oral communication, research, and cultural competency.
Students completing the BS in Psychology prior to entering the entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy program will complete the requirements as stated in the University catalog.
Psychology majors can elect to complete a 21-credit specialization in Mental Health Interventions (with a Child or Adult focus or both). This program reflects students' mastery of normal and abnormal processes surrounding mental health disorders and their treatment. Both the adult and child tracks include coursework on normal development, psychopathology and interventions for psychological disorders.
The psychology minor can be a meaningful adjunct to any major, but is especially pertinent to the study and practice of education, nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech-language pathology, business administration, and social work. Focusing on the origins, development, modification, and implications of human behavior, the study of psychology has numerous applications to personal and professional life.
Program Options
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- B.S. in Psychology
- Pre-DPT Specialization
- Mental Health Interventions Specialization
- Minor in Psychology