Bachelor of Science

Psychology (PSY), Bachelor of Science Degree (BS) (42.0101)

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 (39 Credits)

Student Life Skills (1 Credit)
Credit Hours
  • SLS 1501
    College Study Skills
    1
English and Communications (9 Credits)
Credit Hours
  • ENC 1101
    English Composition I
    3
  • ENC 1102
    English Composition II
    3
  • SPC 1017
    Fundamentals of Oral Communications
    3
Humanities (6 Credits)
Credit Hours
  • PHI 1635
    Biomedical Ethics
    3
  • Any Humanities Course
    3
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 Lab I
    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
Information Literacy (3 Credits)
Credit Hours
  • CGS 1030
    Introduction to Information Technology
    3
CORE REQUIREMENTS (45)
Credit Hours
  • 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
  • SOP 3004
    Social Psychology
    3
  • SOP 3723
    Cross-cultural Issues in Psychology
    3
  • SOP 4702
    Psychology and Gender
    3
ELECTIVES (33)
Credit Hours
  • 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: (33)

Addiction Studies Concentration (33)
Credit Hours
  • 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
Mental Health Concentration (33)
Credit Hours
  • 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

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 219)

**This course has prerequisites; check course descriptions.

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