Psychology (PSY), Bachelor of Science Degree

Graduation Requirements (A Minimum of 120 Credits)

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.

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General Education Requirements (42 Credits)

Communications (12 Credits)

Credit Hours

ENC 1101

English Composition I **

3
ENC 1102

English Composition I **

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

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

Mathematics (7 Credits)

Credit Hours

MAC 1105

College Algebra I **

3
STA 2014

Introduction to Statistics**

4
SLS 1501

College Study Skills

Computers (3 Credits)

Credit Hours

CGS 1030

Introduction to Information Technology

4

Core Requirements (45 Credits)

Credit Hours

CLP 3143

Abnormal Psychology

3
CLP 3302

Foundations of Clinical Psychology

3
CLP 4414

Behavior Modification

3
DEP 3115

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
SOP 3004

Social Psychology

3
SOP 3723

Cross-cultural Issues in Psychology

3
SOP 4702

Psychology and Gender

3

Electives (33 Credits)

Credit Hours

CCJ 2002

Juvenile Delinquency

3
CFE 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

Principles of Learning

3
HSC 3143

Substance Abuse Prevention

3
INP 4004

Industrial/Organizational Psychology

3
PSY 4302

Foundations of Counseling

3
SOP 4751

Psychology and Law

3
STA 2122

Statistics for the Behavioral Science

3
SYG 2000

Principles of Sociology

3
SYG 2430

Marriage and the Family

3

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.
*General Education Component
**This course has prerequisites; check course descriptions.

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Psychology (PSY) (BS)

Graduation Requirements (A Minimum of 120 Credits)

General Education Requirements (42 Credits)

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