Bachelor of Arts in Psychology & Human Services

The faculty of the Department of Psychology and Human Services strives to develop in our students the intellectual and social competencies vital to the meaningful life that contributes to society and humanity. We view the professional training in our curriculum as subordinate to, yet entirely consistent with this goal.

We endeavor to stimulate self awareness that permits a glimpse, however fleeting, into the range, depth and complexity of the human experience. With the growth of the healthy self comes the consolidation of personal conviction; with the understanding of other selves comes the tolerance of diversity necessary to negotiate our pluralistic society.

Our pedagogy is grounded in strong professor-student relationships that permit experiential methods. Our students think, feel and do across the discipline. Intense discussion of ethical issues permeates our curriculum. This discussion helps us clarify values, endure ambiguity and sensitizes us to the concerns of our time.

We aspire to leave our students poised to learn, confident that they can assimilate the knowledge and skills essential to function in a rapidly changing profession and world. All students do field placement at one or more human service agencies. This experience integrates cognitive knowledge and incipient professional skills with the "real world" of human service work. It invariably initiates the transition towards career exploration.

Degree Requirements:

Baccalaureate Program (B.A.)

The requirements for a major in Psychology & Human Services consist of 42 semester hours including the following courses:

• Psychology & Human Services 101 - Introduction to Psychology
• Psychology & Human Services 103 - Psychology of Adjustment
• Psychology & Human Services 104 - Introduction to Human Services
• Psychology & Human Services 206 - Psychological Testing
• Psychology & Human Services 215 - Theory and Practice of Group Counseling
• Psychology & Human Services 216 - Child Development
• Psychology & Human Services 217 - Adolescent Development or 221 - Adulthood and Aging.
• Psychology & Human Services 222 - Theory and Practice of Counseling Psychology
• Psychology & Human Services 224 - Psychopathology
• Psychology & Human Services 307 - Human Services Seminar
• Psychology & Human Services 309 - Systematic Skills Training
• Psychology & Human Services 310 - Psychological Research and Statistics (which fulfills the computer literacy requirement)
• Six semester hours of:
  • Psychology & Human Services 395 - Human Services Practicum