|
|
2015-2016 Argosy University Academic Catalog—Undergraduate Programs | Volume 6, Issue 1 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Degree Program
|
|
Offering Campuses
Argosy University, Atlanta; Argosy University, Chicago; Argosy University, Dallas; Argosy University, Denver; Argosy University, Hawai’i; Argosy University, Inland Empire; Argosy University, Los Angeles; Argosy University, Nashville; Argosy University, Orange County; Argosy University, Phoenix; Argosy University, Salt Lake City; Argosy University, San Diego; Argosy University, San Francisco Bay Area; Argosy University, Sarasota; Argosy University, Schaumburg; Argosy University, Seattle; Argosy University, Tampa; Argosy University, Twin Cities; Argosy University, Washington DC
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology degree program is designed to blend theory and practice in psychological science to enable students to attain foundational knowledge and skills which prepare them for entry-level employment or graduate study. The BA in Psychology degree program is designed to prepare students to begin human services careers in such capacities as entry-level counselor, case manager, human resources administrator, management, and business services, as well as graduate study in fields such as clinical psychology, counseling, social work, and marriage and family therapy.
Students enrolled in the BA in Psychology degree program can choose one of six concentration areas. The primary goal of the concentrations is to help students acquire more in-depth knowledge of specific areas within the field of psychology. Optional concentrations are as follows:
- Advanced Studies in Psychology
- Child and Adolescent Studies
- Criminal Justice
- Human Services
- Organizational Psychology
- Substance Abuse
Program Learning Outcomes
Program Outcome One: Critical Thinking
Competency 1.1
Apply critical and creative thinking skills, skeptical inquiry, and the scientific approach to solve problems related to behavior and mental processes.
Competency 1.2
Seek and evaluate scientific evidence for psychological claims.
Program Outcome Two: Research
Competency 2.1
Apply basic research methods, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation to become informed consumers of research.
Competency 2.2
Access and select appropriate information from a variety of print and electronic sources and apply them responsibly to written and oral presentations.
Program Outcome Three: Oral and Written Communication Skills
Competency 3.1
Demonstrate proficiency in presenting psychological concepts orally for various purposes using technology when appropriate.
Competency 3.2
Present psychological information in writing, using technology, style, and professional conventions as appropriate to the audience.
Program Outcome Four: Values
Competency 4.1
Justify the necessity of ethical behavior in the science and practice of psychology.
Competency 4.2
Analyze the complex variations in populations and contexts as related to psychological explanations, and evaluate the importance of diversity in the practice of psychology.
Program Outcome Five: Knowledge Base of Psychology
Competency 5.1
Explain and analyze major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
Program Outcome Six: Application of Psychology
Competency 6.1
Apply psychological principles to examine and analyze personal, social, and organizational issues.
Program Outcome Seven: Interpersonal Effectiveness
Competency 7.1
Justify the importance of effective communication skills in developing strong interpersonal and organizational relationships that are culturally sensitive and respectful of diversity.
Competency 7.2
Solicit and utilize feedback to develop adaptable strategies of facilitating dynamic interpersonal and organizational relationships.
Admission Requirements
- Applicants must provide proof of high school graduation or GED documented by one of the following:
- Official or unofficial high school transcript (except in Georgia and Tennessee)
- High School diploma (except in Georgia and Tennessee)
- State issued high school equivalency (home school)
- Official General Educational Development (GED) document
- Official Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC) document
- Official High School Equivalency Test (HiSET) document
- Official college transcript from a regionally accredited institution or nationally accredited institution approved by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences that shows proof of high school graduation or an appropriately certified foreign institution that shows proof of high school graduation
-OR-
- Official college transcript from a completed associate’s degree from a regionally accredited institution or nationally accredited institution approved by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
- A minimum score on an Argosy University pre-approved English language proficiency test is required for all applicants whose native language is not English or who have not graduated from an institution at which English is the language of instruction as specified in Section Five, Admission Policies, English Language Proficiency Policy .
Other Admission Requirements
All applications for admission must be submitted to the Admissions Department. An admissions representative will help interested applicants complete the following required documentation:
- Complete Application for Admission Form
- Application fee (Non-refundable, except in Arizona. In the state of Arizona, the application fee is refundable if the application is canceled within three business days of the applicant signing the Enrollment Agreement.
Graduation Requirements
- Completion of 120 credit hours as follows
- 42 credit hours general education curriculum requirements1
- 33 credit hours psychology core requirements
- 12 credit hours psychology elective requirements2
- 33 credit hours open electives3
- Completion of a minimum of 42 credit hours of upper division courses
- An Argosy University grade point average of 2.0 or higher
- Satisfactory completion of general education curriculum course requirements with a grade of “D-” or better
- Satisfactory completion of psychology core course requirements with a grade of “C-” or better
- Satisfactory completion of psychology elective course requirements with a grade of “C-” or better
- Satisfactory completion of open electives course requirements with a grade of “D-” or better
- A minimum of 30 credit hours completed at Argosy University
- A completed Petition to Graduate submitted to campus administration
Notes
1 The General Education Requirements at Argosy University, Sarasota and Argosy University, Tampa are 45 credit hours. To satisfy these requirements, students choose an additional general education elective. Open electives requirements are 10 courses or 30 credit hours. The total credit hours required to complete the program remains the same at 120 credit hours.
2 Students may select an optional concentration that will be applied towards the psychology elective requirements.
3 The open electives requirements are 30 credit hours at Argosy University, Sarasota and Argosy University, Tampa.
|
Program Requirements
Students enrolled in the BA in Psychology degree program are required to successfully complete a minimum of 120 credit hours distributed as follows: general education curriculum requirements, 42 credit hours; psychology core requirements, 33 credit hours; psychology electives or optional concentration requirements, 12 credit hours; and open electives requirements, 33 credit hours.
|
General Education Curriculum Requirements (42 Credit Hours)
Students enrolled in the BA in Psychology degree program are required to successfully complete fourteen general education courses (42 credit hours)4 distributed as follows: - 6 credit hours in academic and interpersonal skills5
- 6 credit hours in composition
- 6 credit hours in humanities6
- 6 credit hours in social sciences, including PSY101 - General Psychology 7
- 6 credit hours in natural science
- 6 credit hours in mathematics
- 6 credit hours in elective courses8
Notes 4The General Education Curriculum requirements at Argosy University, Sarasota and Argosy University, Tampa are 45 credit hours. 5 To satisfy the Academic and Interpersonal Skills requirements, students are required to take ASP100 - Skills for Success and COM180 - Interpersonal Effectiveness during the first semester of attendance. The requirement to take ASP100 Skills for Success will be waived for students who are admitted with a CGPA of 2.0 and who have either 1) completed an associate’s degree from a regionally accredited institution or 2) successfully completed at least 60 semester credit hours of college level coursework. Transfer credit is not accepted for either course. Exceptions to this policy may occur in the case of established course equivalencies with institutions that have a transfer or articulation agreement with Argosy University. Academic and Interpersonal Skills requirements are 3 credit hours at Argosy University, Twin Cities and are fulfilled by successful completion of COM180 Interpersonal Effectiveness. Students at Argosy University, Twin Cities who are required to take ASP100 Skills for Success apply this course towards the Open Electives requirements. Arkansas residents who are enrolled in bachelor’s degree programs offered through Argosy University Online Programs are not required to take ASP100 Skills for Success and COM180 Interpersonal Effectiveness. 6 Students at Argosy University, Twin Cities are required to take 9 credit hours within the humanities category. 7 Students at Argosy University, Twin Cities are required to take 9 credit hours within the social sciences category. 8 Students at Argosy University, Sarasota and Argosy University, Tampa are required to take 9 credit hours of general education elective courses. Students at Argosy University, Twin Cities are required to take 3 credit hours general education elective courses. Students who receive a waiver for ASP100 Skills for Success take an additional 3 credit hours of general education elective courses as follows. Students at all campuses except Argosy University, Sarasota, Argosy University, Tampa, and Argosy University, Twin Cities take 9 credit hours of general education elective courses. Students at Argosy University, Sarasota and Argosy University, Tampa take 12 credit hours of general education elective courses. Students at Argosy University, Twin Cities apply ASP100 Skills for Success towards the open elective requirements of their selected degree program, and therefore their general education elective requirements are not impacted by the course waiver. | Psychology Core Requirements (33 Credit Hours)
Students enrolled in the BA in Psychology degree program are required to successfully complete eleven psychology core courses (33 credit hours). Psychology Core Requirements—Students Are Required to Take the Following
Psychology Core Requirements—33 Credit Hours
Psychology Electives Requirements (12 Credit Hours)
Students enrolled in the BA in Psychology degree program are required to successfully complete four psychology elective courses (12 credit hours). Students may select one of the optional concentrations that will be applied to this requirement. Psychology Electives Requirements — Students Choose Four of the Following
Psychology Electives Requirements—12 Credit Hours
Optional Concentration Requirements (12 Credit Hours)
Students enrolled in the BA in Psychology degree program may select a concentration that will be applied towards the fulfillment of the psychology electives requirements . The primary goal of the psychology concentration is to help students gain the knowledge, skills, and competencies in a specific area of study. Students may choose to complete one of the following optional concentrations: - Advanced Studies in Psychology
- Criminal Justice
- Human Services
- Organizational Psychology
- Substance Abuse.
Advanced Studies in Psychology Concentration Requirements
The Advanced Studies in Psychology concentration offers coursework for students interested in pursuing graduate study in psychology and related fields, such as counseling and social work. In addition to the four required courses, other courses offered by Argosy University may also assist students in building the foundation for advanced coursework. Advanced Studies in Psychology Concentration Requirements–Students Are Required to Take the Following
Advanced Studies in Psychology Concentration Requirements–12 Credit Hours
Child and Adolescent Studies Concentration Requirements
The Child and Adolescent Studies concentration offers coursework for students seeking an in-depth understanding of the psychological development of children and teens. Students will have the opportunity to examine psychological theory and practice, as well as socio-cultural influences related to typical and exceptional development from infancy through adolescence. This concentration is designed to provide knowledge appropriate for entry level positions in a variety of human services settings and may also assist students in pursuing advanced coursework in areas related to developmental psychology such as clinical/school psychology, counseling, social work, or education. Child and Adolescent Studies Concentration Requirements—Students Are Required to Take the Following
Child and Adolescent Studies Concentration Requirements—12 Credit Hours
Criminal Justice Concentration Requirements
The Criminal Justice concentration offers coursework for students interested in the causes, treatment, and impact of crime on communities. Students examine psychological perspectives on the offender, including the history and theories of criminal justice. Policies and procedures of criminal justice, legal, and mental health settings will also be explored. Students also have the opportunity to learn about effective treatment approaches that are effective with offenders, particularly substance abuse treatment. Criminal Justice Concentration Requirements — Students Are Required to Take the Following
Criminal Justice Concentration Requirements — 12 Credit Hours
Human Services Concentration Requirements
The primary goal of the Human Services concentration is to help students acquire the knowledge, skills, and competencies they need to seek entry level positions in a variety of mental health and social services organizations such as entry-level counselor, case manager, intake counselor, etc. Human Services Concentration Requirements–Students Are Required to Take the Following
Human Services Concentration Requirements—12 Credit Hours
Organizational Psychology Concentration Requirements
The primary goal of the Organizational Psychology concentration is to help students acquire the knowledge, skills, and competencies they need to seek entry-level management or leadership positions in a variety of organizations. Organizational Psychology Concentration Requirements — Students Are Required to Take the Following
Organizational Psychology Concentration Requirements — 12 Credit Hours
Substance Abuse Concentration Requirements
The primary goal of the Substance Abuse concentration is to help students acquire the knowledge, skills, and competencies they need to seek entry-level positions in substance abuse counseling settings. In addition to the four required courses, other courses offered by Argosy University may be required on individual campuses to meet specific state regulations for licensure or certification of substance abuse/dependency counselors. It is the student’s responsibility to determine the requirements for professional licensure/certification for the state in which they wish to practice. Students interested in pursuing professional opportunities as a substance abuse/dependency counselor should contact that state’s department of professional regulation for information. Licensure or certification requirements for one state may not meet the requirements in another state. Substance Abuse Concentration Requirements — Students Are Required to Take the Following
Substance Abuse Concentration Requirements — 12 Credit Hours
Open Electives (33 Credit Hours)
Students enrolled in the BA in Psychology degree program are required to successfully complete eleven courses (33 credit hours) to fulfill the open electives requirements. Students may select courses from any area listed under Section Twelve, Undergraduate Course Listings , although they are encouraged to develop a broad understanding of the social sciences. Note The Open Electives requirements at Argosy University, Sarasota and Argosy University, Tampa are 10 courses or 30 credit hours. Note Students at Argosy University, Twin Cities apply ASP100 - Skills for Success towards the Open Electives Requirements. Students who receive a waiver for ASP100 Skills for Success may select a different course to apply towards the Open Electives requirements. | Gainful Employment Information
The following links provide program duration, tuition, fees and other costs, median debt, salary data, alumni success, and other important information for the BA in Psychology degree program offered at Argosy University: | Campus | Gainful Employment Information | | Argosy University, Atlanta | ge.argosy.edu/programoffering/583 | | Argosy University, Chicago | ge.argosy.edu/programoffering/592 | | Argosy University, Dallas | ge.argosy.edu/programoffering/1842 | | Argosy University, Denver | ge.argosy.edu/programoffering/616 | | Argosy University, Hawai’i | ge.argosy.edu/programoffering/631 | | Argosy University, Inland Empire | ge.argosy.edu/programoffering/649 | | Argosy University, Los Angeles | ge.argosy.edu/programoffering/752 | | Argosy University, Nashville | ge.argosy.edu/programoffering/1687 | | Argosy University, Orange County | ge.argosy.edu/programoffering/686 | | Argosy University, Phoenix | ge.argosy.edu/programoffering/717 | | Argosy University, Salt Lake City | ge.argosy.edu/programoffering/1861 | | Argosy University, San Diego | ge.argosy.edu/programoffering/721 | | Argosy University, San Francisco Bay Area | ge.argosy.edu/programoffering/737 | | Argosy University, Sarasota | ge.argosy.edu/programoffering/773 | | Argosy University, Schaumburg | ge.argosy.edu/programoffering/802 | | Argosy University, Seattle | ge.argosy.edu/programoffering/827 | | Argosy University, Tampa | ge.argosy.edu/programoffering/841 | | Argosy University, Twin Cities | ge.argosy.edu/programoffering/861 | | Argosy University, Washington DC | ge.argosy.edu/programoffering/895 | | Argosy University Online Programs | ge.argosy.edu/programoffering/1567 | |
|
|
