Psychology (BS)
Course
In Providence (USA)
Description
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Type
Course
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Level
Intermediate
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Location
Providence (USA)
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Duration
8 Years
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Start date
Different dates available
The Psychology bachelor's degree program offers students the opportunity to learn about and understand the complex relationships between human behavior and the world in which we live. This program also emphasizes awareness, understanding and appreciation for diversity, culture and global perspectives. This degree program incorporates career-related knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as opportunities for experiential learning, that prepare graduates for lifelong learning and professional success.
Upon completion of the program, graduates are expected to:
Apply key concepts, theories and research findings in the discipline of psychology to understand, explain and evaluate human behavior.
Use creative and critical thinking to evaluate, interpret, design and conduct basic psychological research in accordance with ethical principles of the field.
Integrate ethical practice, sociocultural factors and diversity considerations when addressing the needs of individuals in complex multicultural environments.
Demonstrate written, oral and interpersonal communication skills required of psychology professionals.
Articulate a plan to establish a professional identity, and to pursue professional development in the field of psychology.
Upon completion of the Counseling specialization, graduates are expected to:
Demonstrate effective counseling skills/techniques within a supervised clinical setting and explain the roles and functions of human service agencies within the community.
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Subjects
- Psychology
- Communication Training
- Sociology
- Communication Skills
- Psychology skill
- Ethics in Psychology
- Professional Issues
- Abnormal Psychology
- Developmental psychology
- Developmental
- Social Psychology
- Personality
Course programme
A four-year program leading to the bachelor of science degree
Major Courses
- Introductory Psychology
- Introduction to Professional Issues and Ethics in Psychology
- Abnormal Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Personality
- Introduction to Neuropsychology and Psychopharmacology
- Cultural Psychology
- Workshop in Acquiring Social Research Skills
- Research Seminar in Psychology
Choose eight of the following (no more than two SOC-designated courses):
- College of Arts & Sciences Internship
- Criminology
- Counseling Theories and Techniques
- Introduction to Career and School Counseling
- Introduction to Family Treatment for Addictions Counselors
- Introduction to Case Management
- Introduction to Crisis Intervention
- Principles of Group Counseling
- Counseling Techniques for Addictions and Other Behavioral Disorders
- Introduction to Marriage and Family Therapy
- Human Sexuality
- Industrial/Organizational Psychology
- Psychological Issues of Addiction and Compulsive Behavior
- Health Psychology
- Cognitive Psychology
- Psychology of Motivation and Leadership in the Workplace
- Psychology of Conflict Resolution
- Sociology of Aging
- Community Leadership: An Applied Sociology
- Social Issues in Contemporary America
- Deviant Behavior
- Counseling Theories and Techniques
- Introduction to Case Management
- Introduction to Crisis Intervention
- Principles of Group Counseling
- Internship in Counseling Psychology
- Introduction to Career and School Counseling
- Introduction to Family Treatment for Addictions Counselors
- Counseling Techniques for Addictions and Other Behavioral Disorders
- Introduction to Marriage and Family Therapy
- Career Management
Communications Foundation Courses
- English Composition
- Advanced Composition and Communication
- Communication Skills
- Two ILS courses, one at the 2000 level, one at the 4000 level
- Two courses from different disciplines: ART, HIST, HUM‡, LIT, PHIL, or REL
- A Survey of College Mathematics (or higher, based on student's placement)
- Statistics
- Introduction to Biostatistics
Choose one of the following:
- Introduction to Life Science
- Nutrition
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Sociology I
- One course from ANTH°°, ECON, LEAD, PSCI or PSYC
- Two courses with an EASC attribute, at least one at the 3000 level or higher
- 36 credits selected from 1000-4999 numbered offerings within the university
Psychology (BS)