Applied Psychology, BA Mental Health Emphasis

42-45 credit hours

The Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology prepares graduates for lifelong learning and applied careers in psychology and related social and behavioral science fields. The interdisciplinary Mental Health emphasis focuses on the complex social, cultural, and psychological factors that contribute to both individual and community well-being. Graduates of this program will have a strong foundation for graduate study in mental health-related fields or be prepared for work in applied settings such as schools, community agencies, healthcare, and nonprofit settings.

Requirements

Major Coursework

21 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

PSY 10000 - Principles of Psychology Credit Hour: 3
PSY 18100 - Cultural Psychology Credit Hour: 3
PSY 20500 - Human Development Credit Hour: 3
PSY 21500 - Careers in Psychology Credit Hour: 3
PSY 30300 - Abnormal Psychology Credit Hour: 3
PSY 33200 - Psychology of Motivation and Emotion Credit Hour: 3
PSY 47500 - Senior Capstone: Experiential Learning in Applied Psychology Credit Hour: 3

Statistics Coursework

3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

MTH 14100 - Basic Statistics Credit Hour: 3
MTH 24100 - Statistics for Natural Science Credit Hour: 3

Research/Critical Thinking Sequences Coursework

3-6 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

CCJ 33300 - Research Methods for Criminology and Criminal Justice Credit Hour: 3
Or
PSY 30400 - Basic Research Methods Credit Hour: 3
PSY 30600 - Behavioral Science Statistics Credit Hour: 3

Mental Health Emphasis Coursework

15 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

HFS 30000 - Health and Well-Being in Society Credit Hour: 3
HFS 34000 - Mental Health and Resiliency Techniques Credit Hour: 3
PHS 20000 - Foundations of Public Health Credit Hour: 3
PHS 22000 - Public Health and Social Justice Credit Hour: 3
PHS 24100 - Introduction to Global Health Credit Hour: 3
PHS 31100 - Introduction to the U.S. Health Care System Credit Hour: 3
PSY 39000-39999 - Special Topics in Psychology Credit Hour: 1-6
REC 20600 - Leisure in Contemporary Society Credit Hour: 3
REC 31000 - Inclusive and Therapeutic Recreation Credit Hour: 3
SOC 10200 - Basic Concepts of Sociology Credit Hour: 3
SOC 21400 - The Family Credit Hour: 3
SOC 22000 - Social Problems Credit Hour: 3
Any HFS Elective Course Credit Hour: 1-6
Any PHS Elective Course Credit Hour: 1-6
Any PSY Elective Course Credit Hour: 1-6
Any REC Elective Course Credit Hour: 1-6
Any SOC Elective Course Credit Hour: 1-6

Notes:

No duplication of coursework is permitted within the program.