Psychology— B.S

New York State Registered Program Code: 07470

HEGIS Code: 2001.00 {Psychology, General}

Molloy Program of Study Code: PSYBS

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

• Demonstrate fundamental knowledge and comprehension of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, historical trends and empirical findings to discuss how psychological principles apply to behavioral problems.
• Demonstrate the development of scientific reasoning and problem solving, including effective research methods.
• Demonstrate familiarity with the formal regulations that govern professional ethics in psychology.
• Write a cogent scientific argument, present information using a scientific approach, engage in discussion of psychological concepts, explain the ideas of others and express their own ideas with clarity.
• Work collaboratively using psychology- specific content and skills, demonstrate effective self-reflection and professional work management skills.

Requirements

General Education Requirements (38 Credits)

Acceptable courses listed under General Education Requirements.

Arts and Fine Arts (6 Credits) Two out of three disciplines: ART History, MUS History or COM Speech Communication

English Composition (3 Credits) ENG 1100

Languages (3 Credits)

Languages or Literature (3 Credits) Either a second Language course or Literature course

Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 Credits) Two out of three: History, Political Science or Sociology

Science (3 Credits)

Philosophy (3 Credits)

Theology/Religious Studies (3 Credits)

Ethics (3 Credits)

Physical Education (1 Credit)

Core Course (4 credits)

NOTE: The General Education requirement is 44, and has been adjusted to 38, because the following Major and Related requirements will also satisfy the General Education requirement: PSY 1110 and MAT 1150A.

Major Requirements (40 Credits)

PSY 1110	General Psychology	3
PSY 2130	Research Methods I: Behavioral Sciences	3
PSY 2450	Psychological Assessment	3
PSY 3010	Bio-Psychology	3
PSY 3110	Research Methods II: Experimental Designs	3
PSY 3120	Research Methods III: Advanced	3
PSY 3260	Abnormal Psychology	3
PSY 4001	Colloquium I	1
PSY 4900	Senior Seminar	3

Complete either (3 Credits)

PSY 2040	Developmental Psychology	3
PSY 2050	Child Development I: Prenatal Through Middle Childhood	3
PSY 2060	Child Development II: Middle Childhood Through Adolescence	3

Complete one course from the following (3 Credits)

PSY 3450	Long Island Leads	3
PSY 4600	Internship/Practicum I	3

Complete one Application course (3 Credits)

PSY 3020	Behavior Modification	3
PSY 3250	History and Systems of Psychology	3
PSY 3570	Clinical Counseling: Psycho-therapeutic Techniques	3
PSY 3620	Organizational Psychology	3

Complete one Foundation course (3 Credits)

PSY 3240	Social Psychology Seminar	3
PSY 3530	Personality	3
PSY 3560	Sensation and Perception	3
PSY 3650	Cognitive Psychology	3

Complete 1 additional 2000/3000/4000-level PSY course (3 Credits)

Related Requirements (3 Credits)

MAT 1150A

Elementary Statistics

3

Electives (39 Credits)

Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) for a B.S. degree is met. FST 1000 counts as towards Electives Requirement.

(Adjust Electives needed for having a Minor(s), Remedials, ESL, Honors Programs, PED/FST waivers as needed, under consultation with advisor.)

Total Credit Hours: 120