Psychology (BA)
Program Mission
The mission of the Psychology Program is to offer students opportunities for enriching their scientific understanding of cognition, emotion, and behavior through collaboration with faculty in research projects, as well as applying their understanding through serving the needs of the local community. Through the dual educational tasks of discovery and application, students become prepared to meet interpersonal challenges and promote the common welfare in an increasingly multicultural society.
Program Outcomes
- Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology.
- Interpret, design, and conduct basic psychological research.
- Use APA style to craft clear and concise written communications, especially empirical research papers and literature reviews.
- Describe examples of relevant and practical applications of psychological principles to everyday life.
- Exhibit respect for members of diverse groups with sensitivity to issues of power, privilege, and discrimination.
- Develop meaningful professional direction for life after graduation.
Program Requirements
At least 18 credit hours must be completed at Benedictine College
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| PSYC-1000 | General Psychology (Students must earn a grade of C or better in this course to be eligible to declare a Psychology major.) | 3 |
| PSYC-2000 | Research & Statistics in Psych I | 3 |
| PSYC-2010 | Research & Statistics in Psych II | 3 |
| PSYC-4910 | History of Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC-COMP | Senior Comprehensive Exam | 0 |
| Experimental Psychology | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Cognitive Psycology | ||
| Biopsychology | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| Theoretical Psychology | ||
| Select three of the following: | 9 | |
| Psychology of Learning | ||
| Developmental Psychology I | ||
| Developmental Psychology II | ||
| Theories of Personality | ||
| Cultural Psychology | ||
| Abnormal Psychology | ||
| Psychology of Gender | ||
| Applied Psychology | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Health Psychology | ||
| Tests & Measurements | ||
| Psychology & the Environment | ||
| Introduction to Counseling Psychology | ||
| Psychology & Law | ||
| Research or Service Experience | ||
| Select one of the following (students may elect to take both): | 3 | |
| Research Seminar (Recommended for students who intend to pursue postgraduate study in psychology) | ||
| Psychology Service Experience | ||
| Postgraduate Preparation for Psychology Majors | ||
| The courses that make up this requirement will provide students with informational and skills foundations to prepare them for postgraduate endeavors. All psychology majors are required to attend at least four of the seven course sessions. Students will not enroll in these courses in advance; instead, following each session, faculty will submit attendees’ names to the Office of Academic Records and Registration. | ||
| Select four of the following: | 0 | |
| Creating a Timeline | ||
| Grad Training in Clinical Fields | ||
| Non-Clinical Subfields in Psychology | ||
| Preparation for the Graduate Record Exam | ||
| Selecting a Graduate Program | ||
| Writing a Personal Statement | ||
| Preparing a Resume | ||
| Securing Employment | ||
| Total Hours | 36 | |
Suggested Sequence of Courses for a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology
| Freshman Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| PSYC-1000 | General Psychology | 3 |
| THEO-1100 | Introduction to Theology | 3 |
| ENGL-1010 | English Composition | 3 |
| Historical Foundation | 3 | |
| Foreign Language I | 4 | |
| PSYC-4901 | Creating a Timeline | 0 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| EXSC-1115 | Wellness for Life | 1 |
| PHIL-2100 | Principles of Nature | 3 |
| Foreign Language II | 4 | |
| Aesthetic Foundation | 3 | |
| Historical Foundation | 3 | |
| Electives | 3 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Sophomore Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| PSYC-2000 | Research & Statistics in Psych I | 3 |
| Theoretical Psychology course | 3 | |
| EXSC Fitness Course | 1 | |
| Faith Foundation | 3 | |
| Electives | 6 | |
| PSYC-4902 | Grad Training in Clinical Fields | 0 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| PSYC-2010 | Research & Statistics in Psych II | 3 |
| Theoretical Psychology course | 3 | |
| Natural World with Lab | 4 | |
| Philosophical Inquiry Foundation | 3 | |
| Aesthetic Foundation | 3 | |
| PSYC-4903 | Non-Clinical Subfields in Psychology | 0 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Junior Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| Theoretical Psychology course | 3 | |
| Philosophical Inquiry Foundation | 3 | |
| PSYC-3500 | Research Seminar | 3 |
| Electives | 7 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Applied Psychology course | 3 | |
| Faith Foundation | 3 | |
| Experimental Psychology course | 3 | |
| PSYC-4904 | Preparation for the Graduate Record Exam | 0 |
| Electives | 7 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Senior Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| Applied Psychology course | 3 | |
| PSYC-4850 | Psychology Service Experience | 3 |
| Experimental Psychology course | 3 | |
| PSYC-4905 | Selecting a Graduate Program | 0 |
| PSYC-4906 | Writing a Personal Statement | 0 |
| Electives | 7 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| PSYC-4910 | History of Psychology | 3 |
| Electives | 12 | |
| PSYC-COMP | Senior Comprehensive Exam | 0 |
| PSYC-4907 | Preparing a Resume | 0 |
| PSYC-4908 | Securing Employment | 0 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 128 | |