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Psychology (PSY), Bachelor of Science Degree

This program prepares the students for entry level positions and advanced professional education in

psychology. Students will be exposed to the major domains of psychology and will acquire a solid

base of knowledge in each of these domains, as well as be able to integrate and apply knowledge

and meet their career goals. Florida National University awards a Bachelor of Science Degree in

Psychology upon completion of the program.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (A MINIMUM OF 120 CREDITS)

General Education Requirements (42 credits) Credit Hours

COMMUNICATIONS (12 CREDITS)

ENC 1101 English Composition I ** 3

ENC 1102 English Composition II ** 3

SPC 1017 Fundamentals of Oral Communication 3

ENC 3311 Advanced Research and Writing 3

HUMANITIES (6 CREDITS) Credit Hours

Any Humanities course from those offered 6

BEHAVIORAL / SOCIAL SCIENCE (6 CREDITS) Credit Hours

DEP 2004 Human Growth and Development 3

PSY 1012 General Psychology 3

NATURAL SCIENCE (7 CREDITS) Credit Hours

BSC 1010 General Biology I 3

BSC 1010L General Biology I Lab 1

BSC 1081 Basic Anatomy and Physiology 3

COMPUTERS (4 CREDITS) Credit Hours

CGS 1030C Introduction to Information Technology 4

MATHEMATICS (7 CREDITS) Credit Hours

MAC 1105 College Algebra I ** 3

STA 2014 Introduction to Statistics** 4

SLS 1501 College Study Skills 0

CORE REQUIREMENTS (45 CREDITS)

CLP 3143 Abnormal Psychology 3

CLP 3302 Foundations of Clinical Psychology 3

CLP 4414 Behavior Modification 3

DEP 3103 Psychology of Childhood 3

DEP 3305 Adolescent Psychology 3

DEP 3404 Psychology of Aging 3

EXP 3604 Cognitive Processes 3

PPE 3003 Psychology of Personality 3

PSB 3002 Biological Basis of Behavior 3

PSY 3213 Psychological Research Methods 3

PSY 4049 Capstone Course 3

PSY 4604 History and Theories of Psychology 3

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SOP 3004 Social Psychology 3

SOP 3723 Cross-cultural Issues in Psychology 3

SOP 4702 Psychology and Gender 3

ELECTIVES (33 credits)

CCJ 2002 Juvenile Delinquency 3

CJL 2821 Psychology Applied to Law 3

CJE 3721 Forensic Psychology 3

CLP 2620 Ethics in Psychology and Health 3

CLP 4314 Psychology of Health and Illness 3

CLP 4433 Psychological Tests and Measurements 3

DEP 3202 Psychology of Exceptional Children 3

EXP 3404 Psychology of Learning 3

HSC 3143 Substance Abuse Prevention 3

INP 4004 Industrial/Organizational Psychology 3

PCO 4004 Foundations of Counseling 3

STA 2122 Statistics for the Behavioral Science 3

SYG 2000 Principles of Sociology 3

SYG 2430 Marriage and the Family 3

CONCENTRATIONS:

Addiction Studies CONCENTRATION (33 credits)

HSC 3143 Substance Abuse Prevention 3

HUS 2421 Assessment and Treatment Planning in Addiction 3

HUS 3105 Introduction to Human Services 3

HUS 3429 Addiction Counseling 3

HUS 3455 Dual Diagnosis and Substance Abuse 3

HUS 3465 Relapse Prevention 3

HUS 4321 Case Management Problem Solving 3

HUS 4407 Substance Abuse and Aging 3

HUS 4442 Substance Abuse and the Family 3

PCO 4242 Introduction to Group Counseling 3

PSB 4444 Psychopharmacology 3

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The Addiction Studies and Mental Health concentrations can also be taken as standalone certificates as part of our certificate offerings for those interested in earning only a certificate in Addiction Studies and/or Mental Health.

All Credit Courses from within this division or any other division can be used as Suggested Electives.

NOTE: A total of up to 60 credits may be transferred from the General Education and/or Elective courses taken during a degree program. FNU reserves the right to transfer the appropriate courses.

*General Education Component (see page 176)**This course has prerequisites; check course descriptions.

Mental Health CONCENTRATION (33 credits)

CLP 4184 Mental Health-Stress Management 3

CLP 4314 Psychology of Health and Illness 3

CLP 4414 Principles of Behavior Modification 3

DEP 4220 Autism Spectrum Disorders 3

HSA 3412 Cultural Diversity in Health Care 3

HUS 3105 Introduction to Human Services 3

HUS 3302 Basic Counseling Skills 3

INP 4391 Human Relations 3

NUR 4516 Crisis Intervention 3

PCO 3313 Assessment in Counseling 3

SOW 3350 Interviewing and Documentation 3

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