Online Bachelor of Science in Psychology curriculum
Curriculum Details
120 total credits required
The online Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Brenau University requires 120 total credit hours, including the general education core and 22 major-specific courses. In classes led by expert faculty members, you’ll build expertise in human development, research methods, counseling, the psychology of cultural differences and more.
Personalize your bachelor’s degree with engaging electives and gain the specialized skills you need to stand out in your field through a hands-on capstone course that includes 100 field hours. You can complete Brenau’s BS in Psychology program in just four years, but transfer credits may reduce both time and tuition. Graduate with an online bachelor’s degree you can be proud of. From here, you can.
Major Courses (51)
Credits
The basic principles and concepts of psychology as a science of human behavior are presented, as well as a historical perspective of the field emphasizing major theoretical contributions. This course is a prerequisite for many courses in the major. Can count as a lab science if taken with PY 101L.
This course is aimed at providing a didactic and experiential opportunity for students to develop knowledge and ability in the areas of self and social awareness. Topics include taking responsibility for oneself, development of personal identity and life-long learning strategies, and considering attitudes towards health in the areas of physical function, relationships and family, work, finances and spiritual traditions. The course addresses both the cognitive and affective aspects of learning with an emphasis on critical thinking, specifically with respect to discerning implication and application of newly acquired learning.
The principles related to growth and development from birth to death.
Prerequisite(s): PY 101
A basic introductory course in statistics which introduces the student to the fundamental concepts of data distribution, treatment of random variables, inference, special cases of the binomial and normal random variables, confidence intervals, and significance tests. A project requiring computer application and written analysis is a component of this course. Ethical practices of collecting and analyzing data and reporting results are emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): MS 100/101/111/or 210 – with a minimum grade of C.
This course for graduating psychology seniors is required for graduation. It involves applied supervised experience at an approved school or community setting along with a review, integration, and application of material learned throughout the student’s time as a Psychology major. A placement at an approved site is required for participation in this course. Placements should be in place on the first day of class. Students should work with the course instructor the semester before the course to secure a placement in a timely manner.
Prerequisite(s): PY 202, PY 301
Corequisite(s): PY 499L Note(s) Should be senior standing with a minimum major GPA of 2.5
This course must be taken at the same time as PY 499, and it is for graduating seniors. This course involves 100 hours of applied supervised experience at an approved school or community setting. A placement at an approved site is required for participation in this course, and placement sites should be in place by the first day of class. Students should work with the course instructor the semester before the course to secure a placement In a time manner.
Corequisite(s): PY 499
Note(s): Should be senior standing with a minimum major GPA of 2.5
Choose one of the following:
Credits
A study of the distinctive characteristics of women’s psychological development and experience with an overview of women’s roles across various cultures.
Prerequisite(s): PY 101
A study of the distinctive characteristics of male and female psychological development and experience with an overview of gender roles across cultures.
Prerequisite(s): PY 101 or GS 200
Major Electives
Credits
Choose three courses from the list below:
- DA 227 – Introduction to Dance/Movement Therapy
- DA 427 – Applications of Dance/Movement Therapy
- GS 200 – Introduction to Gender Studies
- GT 101 – Introduction to Gerontology
- GT 260 – Community Resources for Older Adults
- GT 323 – Aging and Health
- GT 350 – Communication and Aging
- LE 300 – Conflict Resolution
- PY 215 – Psychology of the Workplace
- PY 230W – Psychology of Social Responsibility
- PY 250 – Stress Management
- PY 290 – Death, Dying and Loss
- PY 305 – Sports Psychology
- PY 316 – Crisis Intervention
- PY 325 – Psychology of Health
- PY 360 – Motivation in Organizations
- PY 380 – Child Maltreatment and Advocacy
- PY 412 – Psychology Seminar
- PY 430 – Psychology of Aging
- PY 460 – Positive Organizational Scholarship
- PY 481 – Applied Research
- PY 482 – Applied Psychology Teaching Experience
- PY 483 – Advanced Special Topics
Additional Courses
Credits
- Historical Perspective – 3 hours
- Civic Engagement – 3 hours
- Global Awareness – 3 hours
- Mathematics – 3 hours
- Science – 7-8 hours (1 course must be a 4 hour lab science)
- Reasoning – 3-4 hours
- Fine Arts – 3 hours
- Literature – 3 hours
- Lifetime Fitness – 3 hours
- Writing – 6 hours
- Speaking – 3 hours
- Modern Language – 0-3 hours
- Communication – 3 hours
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