Program Mission
The mission of the psychology program at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University is to cultivate Franciscan servant leaders with an integrated knowledge of the science of psychology for community engagement.
Through vocational discernment, learner-centered teaching, and active-learning experiences, psychology graduates will be prepared for 21st century careers and entry into advanced degree programs.
Program Purpose
The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology courses that firmly establish the scientific foundation of the discipline and provide students opportunities to develop and demonstrate competencies in scientific inquiry and critical thinking, ethical and social responsibility, communication and professional development. The foundational curriculum culminates with either a (1) practicum experience or (2) research project, depending on students’ vocational goals.
To develop an integrated knowledge of psychology, students select 24-credits from four content domains identified by the American Psychological Association: (1) Developmental Psychology, (2) Sociocultural Psychology, (3) Biological Psychology, and (4) Psychology of Learning and Cognition. Students demonstrate breadth of knowledge by selecting one course from each content domain (12 credits) and depth of knowledge by selecting four additional upper-division courses in any content domain (12 credits). See below for a list of courses that fulfill program requirements.
- PSYC Foundation: To attain foundational knowledge in the discipline, all psychology majors will take the following courses:
PSYC 1310 Introduction to Psychology
PSYC 2100 Vocations in Psychology
MATH 2315 General Statistics
PSYC 3305 Introduction to Scientific Research
WRIT 4315 Writing for Science and Research
PSYC 4330/4331 Senior Project I & II or
PSYC 4930/4931 Senior Practicum I & II
PSYC 4333 Senior Seminar
- PSYC Domain Knowledge: To achieve an integrated knowledge of the field, psychology majors will select one course from each of the following four domains of psychology:
- Developmental Psychology Domain
PSYC 2330 Psychology Across the Life Span
PSYC 3310 Child Psychology
PSYC 3320 Adolescent Psychology
PSYC 3325 Psychology of Aging
- Sociocultural Psychology Domain
PSYC 2340 Social Psychology
PSYC 3335 Personality
PSYC 3340 Group Dynamics
PSYC 3345 Death and Dying
- Biological Psychology Domain
PSYC 3315 Abnormal Psychology
PSYC 3330 Developmental Psychopathology
PSYC 4315 Biological Psychology
PSYC 4320 Health Psychology
- Learning & Cognition Domain
PSYC 2350 Behavior Analysis
PSYC 3350 Applied Behavior Analytic Interventions
PSYC 4350 Single-Subject Research Designs
PSYC 4360 Assessments of Behavior
- PSYC Electives: To gain a deeper knowledge in the discipline, Psychology majors will select four additional 3000 or 4000 level courses with the PSYC prefix.
Goals
The psychology bachelor’s degree program aims to:
- Educate students with an integrated knowledge of the science of psychology.
- Develop skills necessary for 21st-century careers and entry into graduate or professional training programs.
- Provide evidence-based educational experiences that promote integrated knowledge of the science of psychology, vocational discernment, community engagement and Franciscan core values.
- Provide educational experiences that meet the needs of the communities we serve.
Program-Level Student Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
Following American Psychology Association’s guidelines for quality undergraduate education, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology graduates will demonstrate competencies in:
- Graduates will demonstrate knowledge and application of psychological concepts and frameworks to complex behavioral problems (Knowledge Base in Psychology)
- Graduates will demonstrate skills related to scientific reasoning and problem-solving, including theory use and executing research methods (Scientific Inquiry and Critical Thinking)
- Graduates will demonstrate ethical and socially responsible behaviors in professional and personal settings in a landscape that involves increasing diversity and personal and professional values that can strengthen community relationships and contributions (Ethical and Social Responsibility in a Diverse World)
- Graduates will demonstrate competency in writing and in oral and interpersonal communication skills (Communication)
- Graduates will demonstrate application of psychology- specific content and skills, effective self-reflection, project- management skills, teamwork skills, and career preparation (Professional Development)
Students interested in applying to the BA in psychology program must be graduating or have graduated from high school, have an acceptable HiSET exam score or take the General Education Development (GED) test.
For additional details on admission requirements, including test score and GPA requirements, visit the Freshman Admissions page.
Semester 1
ACSM 1110 | Academic Seminar | 1 |
MATH 1315 | College Algebra | 3 |
PSYC 1310 | Introductory to Psychology | 3 |
WRIT 1310 | College Writing I | 3 |
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| Natural Sciences Elective | 3 |
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| Natural Sciences Elective Lab | 1 |
Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Semester 2
THEO 1310 | Intro to Theology | 3 |
WRIT 1311 | College Writing II | 3 |
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| Communications Elective | 3 |
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| Natural Sciences Elective | 3 |
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| Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Semester 3
MATH 2315 | General Statistics | 3 |
PSYC 2100 | Vocations in Psychology | 1 |
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PHIL 2315 | Current Moral Problems | 3 |
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PHIL 2320 | Ethical Issues in Healthcare | 3 |
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| PSYC Domain Knowledge: Developmental | 3 |
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| Natural Sciences Elective | 3 |
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| Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Semester 4
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| PSYC Domain Knowledge: Sociocultural | 3 |
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| Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
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| Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective | 3 |
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| Free Elective | 3 |
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| Free Elective | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Semester 5
PSYC 3305 | Introduction to Scientific Research | 3 |
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| PSYC Domain Knowledge: Learning and Cognition | 3 |
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| PSYC Elective 3000 or 4000 Level | 3 |
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| Free Elective | 3 |
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| Free Elective | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Semester 6
WRIT 4315 | Writing for Science and Research | 3 |
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| PSYC Domain Knowledge: Biological | 3 |
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| PSYC Elective 3000 or 4000 Level | 3 |
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| Free Elective | 3 |
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| Free Elective | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Semester 7
PSYC 4330 | Senior Project I | 3 |
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PSYC 4930 | Senior Practicum in Psychology | 3 |
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| PSYC Elective 3000 or 4000 Level | 3 |
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| PSYC Elective 3000 or 4000 Level | 3 |
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| Free Elective | 3 |
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| Free Elective | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Semester 8
PSYC 4331 | Senior Project II | 3 |
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PSYC 4931 | Senior Practicum in Psychology II | 3 |
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PSYC 4333 | Senior Seminar in Psychology | 3 |
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| Free Elective | 3 |
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| Free Elective | 3 |
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| Free Elective | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Total Credit Hours for Bachelor of Arts in Psychology = 120
General Education Requirement: Students completing a baccalaureate degree must complete 44 credit hours of general education coursework. See the academic catalog for information on general education requirements.
PSYC Domain Knowledge: To achieve an integrated knowledge of the field, psychology majors will select one course from each of the following four domains of psychology:
- Developmental Psychology Domain: PSYC 2330, PSYC 3310, PSCY 3320, PSYC 3325
- Sociocultural Psychology Domain: PSYC 2340, PSYC 3335, PSYC 3340, PSYC 3340, PSYC 3345
- Biological Psychology Domain: PSYC 3315, PSYC 4315, PSYC 4320
- Learning & Cognition Domain: PSYC 2350, PSYC 3350, PSYC 4350, PSYC 4360
Social/Behavioral Sciences Electives may be taken from ANTH, ECON, HIST, POLI, PSYC, SOCI, WRIT
Humanities/Fine Arts Electives may be taken from ART, ENGL, MUSI, HIST, HUMN, PHIL, THEO
Free Electives may be selected from a variety of disciplines with departmental approval. Coursework to fulfill requirements for a minor may be used to meet this requirement.
- Completion of minimum semester hours and courses required for the specific degree program;
- Completion of General Education Core
- Completion of two courses using service-learning (SL)
- Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better on all college work, including transfer courses
- Fulfillment of the residency requirement of Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University for the baccalaureate degree (see Academic Policies section)
- Clearance of all indebtedness to the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University, including the return of all materials borrowed from the University library