Psychology B.A.
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| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum Requirements | 54-52 | |
| Major Core Requirements | 49 | |
| Electives | 19 | |
| Total Units | 122-120 | |
Psychology Major Core Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Survey of the Field | ||
| PSYC-103C | Introduction to Psychology 1 | 3 |
| PSYC-221 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC-332 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC-345 | Theories of Personality | 3 |
| Research Component | ||
| PSYC-220C | Researched Writing/Psyc Majors 1 | 3 |
| or ENGL-220C | Researched Writing | |
| PSYC-265C | Introduction to Behavioral Statistics 1 | 3 |
| PSYC-381 | Research Methods in Psychology | 4 |
| Psychological Perspectives | ||
| Cognitive: | ||
| PSYC-449 | Cognitive Psychology | 3 |
| Behavioral: 3 | ||
| PSYC-351 | Principles of Behavior | 4 |
| or PSYC-420 | Behavior Modification | |
| Biological: | ||
| PSYC-340 | Biological Psychology | 3 |
| Sociocultural: | ||
| PSYC-324 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| Spiritual: | ||
| PSYC-477C | Psychology and Christianity | 3 |
| Application (3 or more units) | ||
| Select three or more units from the following: | 3 | |
| Field Practicum | ||
| Psychological Research I | ||
| Psychological Research II | ||
| Research in Neuroscience | ||
| Upper Division Electives | ||
| Select three courses from the following: | 9 | |
| Death, Grief, and Loss System | ||
| Adolescent Psychology | ||
| Diversity in the Helping Professions 2 | ||
| Social & Psychological Aspects of Aging | ||
| Managing Crisis | ||
| Child Psychology | ||
| Human Sexuality | ||
| Principles of Behavior | ||
| Culture and Psychology | ||
| Survey of Human Services | ||
| Intro to Industrial/Organizational Psyc Organizational Psychology | ||
| Psychology of the Family | ||
| Mental Illness in Society | ||
| Addiction Studies | ||
| Behavior Modification | ||
| Group Dynamics | ||
| Sport Psychology | ||
| Psychology Teaching Internship | ||
| Field Practicum | ||
| Counseling Theories 2 | ||
| Counseling Methods 2 | ||
| Special Topic: | ||
| Psychological Research I | ||
| Psychological Research II | ||
| Introduction to Social Work | ||
| Total Units | 50 | |
| 1 | Course fulfills Core requirements |
| 2 | Students considering graduate work in counseling psychology or clinical psychology are strongly encouraged to take the indicated courses. |
| 3 | For the Behavioral component of Psychological Perspectives one class will meet the requirement and the second option may be used to fulfill the upper division elective. |
An exit survey and Major Field Test are required of all graduating seniors. The Major Field Test is an objective, end-of-program test designed to assess the mastery of concepts, principles, and knowledge expected of students at the conclusion of the psychology major.
Disclaimer: This sample Four Year Plan is provided as a guide for the recommended sequencing of courses. Vanguard University requires that students complete a minimum of 120 units of required course work as outlined on the Requirements tab in order to receive a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science, or Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. It is the student's responsibility to confirm with the department the course rotation before enrolling in courses. If applicable, please note the footnotes at the bottom of the page for additional information related to courses listed in a particular year and term. Questions, contact the Department of Psychology.
| Year 1 Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL-120C | Persuasive Writing | 3 |
| KINE-145C | Lifetime Fitness/Wellness Lect | 1 |
| KINE-146C | Lifetime Fitness/Well Activity | 1 |
| PSYC-103C | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| HSPS-PLCR | History/Political Sci Core Requirement | 3 |
| THEO-PLHD | Theology Core Requirement | 3 |
| CORE-100C | Cornerstone | 1 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Year 1 Term 2 | ||
| NT-101C | New Testament Survey | 3 |
| PSYC-220C | Researched Writing/Psyc Majors | 3 |
| PSYC-265C | Introduction to Behavioral Statistics | 3 |
| SOC-PLCR | Social Science Core Curriculum Reqm't | 3 |
| PSYC-221 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Year 2 Term 1 | ||
| OT-201C | Old Testament Survey | 3 |
| PSYC-332 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC-381 | Research Methods in Psychology | 4 |
| HIST-PLHD | History Core Requirement | 3 |
| PSYC-2XX | Psychology Elective - 200 Level | 1-9 |
| Units | 14-22 | |
| Year 2 Term 2 | ||
| PSYC-324 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC-345 | Theories of Personality | 3 |
| FINA-PLCR | Fine Arts Core Curriculum Requirement | 3 |
| ELCT-PLHD3A | General Elective 3 Units | 3 |
| NSCI-PLCR | Science Lec/Lab Requirement | 4 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Year 3 Term 1 | ||
| PSYC-340 | Biological Psychology | 3 |
| ENGL-230C | Literature and the Human Experience | 3 |
| ELCT-PLHD3A | General Elective 3 Units | 3 |
| PSYC-PLBEH | Behvior Mod Or Princ of Behav | 3 |
| PSYC-3XX | Psychology Elective - 300 Level | 1-15 |
| Units | 13-27 | |
| Year 3 Term 2 | ||
| PSYC-449 | Cognitive Psychology | 3 |
| THEO-300C | Developing a Christian World View | 3 |
| ELCT-PLHD6 | Electives 6 Units | 6 |
| COMM-201C | Speech Composition and Presentation | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Year 4 Term 1 | ||
| PSYC-482 | Research in Neuroscience | 4 |
| ELCT-PLHD10 | Elective 10 Units | 10 |
| PSYC-PLPRRE | Psyc Practicum Or Research | 3-4 |
| CHIS-400C | Christian Heritage | 3 |
| Units | 20-21 | |
| Year 4 Term 2 | ||
| PSYC-477C | Psychology and Christianity | 3 |
| ELCT-PLHD10 | Elective 10 Units | 10 |
| PSYC-4XX | Psychology Elective - 400 Level | 1-15 |
| Units | 14-28 | |
| Total Units | 122-159 | |