Psychology B.A. (Professional Studies)
1. Apply principles of cognitive, behavioral, biological, socio-cultural, and spiritual perspectives on human nature to practical issues such as personal, social and/or organizational issues.
2. Apply core principles of empirical research, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation, to critically evaluate scholarly research.
3. Practice professional ethics (as defined by American Psychological Association), cultural competency, and citizenship with the focus on core principles of beneficence, responsibility, integrity, justice, and respect.
4. Develop oral and written products that demonstrate information literacy skills in established scientific format (APA).
5. Apply psychological knowledge, skills and values to various careers and/or postgraduate study.
6. Integrate Christian worldview with knowledge of psychology.
NOTE : The academic program requirements listed below for this accelerated program are based the student transferring in previous coursework and/or has already received an Associates Degree in Psychology. Questions, contact the Chair for this academic program.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| General Educational Core Requirements 1 | 34 | |
| Major Core Requirements | 51 | |
| Electives | 35 | |
| Total Units | 120 | |
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General education requirements not included in major requirements below.
Major Core Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Division Requirements | ||
| PSYC-103 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSYD-214 | Researched Writing/Psyc Majors | 3 |
| PSYD-221 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| PSYD-265 | Intro to Statistical Methods | 3 |
| Upper Division Requirements | ||
| PSYD-340 | Biological Psychology | 3 |
| PSYD-368 | Survey of Human Services | 3 |
| PSYD-373 | Psychology of the Family | 3 |
| PSYD-375 | Understanding Research Design | 3 |
| PSYD-420 | Behavior Modification | 3 |
| PSYD-432 | Social/Cultural Psychology | 3 |
| PSYD-434 | Group Dynamics | 3 |
| PSYD-436 | Psychological Disorders | 3 |
| PSYD-449 | Cognitive Psychology | 3 |
| PSYD-460 | Field Practicum | 3 |
| PSYD-462 | Counseling Theories | 3 |
| PSYD-477 | Psychology and Christianity | 3 |
| One additional upper division psychology elective | 3 | |
| Total Units | 51 | |
Disclaimer: This sample Multi-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 or School for Professional Studies.
| Year 1 Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| CORE-110 | Vanguard Foundations of College Writing I | 3 |
| ENGL-115 | Foundations for College Writing II | 3 |
| ENGL-220 | Researched Writing | 3 |
| ELCT-PLHD3A | General Elective 3 Units | 3 |
| Units | 12 | |
| Year 1 Term 2 | ||
| ENGL-230 | Literary Perspectives | 3 |
| ELCT-PLHD3A | General Elective 3 Units | 3 |
| REML-PLHD | SPS Theology Requirement | 3 |
| Units | 9 | |
| Year 1 Term 3 | ||
| MATH-PLMASCI | PS Math/Science Core Requirement | 3 |
| HUMA-PLPSCR | PS Humanities Core Req | 3 |
| ELCT-PLHD3A | General Elective 3 Units | 3 |
| Units | 9 | |
| Year 2 Term 1 | ||
| SOCS-PLPSCR | PS Social Science Core Requirement | 3 |
| ELCT-PLHD3A | General Elective 3 Units | 3 |
| MATH-PLMASCI | PS Math/Science Core Requirement | 3 |
| Units | 9 | |
| Year 2 Term 2 | ||
| HUMA-PLPSCR | PS Humanities Core Req | 3 |
| SOCS-PLPSCR | PS Social Science Core Requirement | 3 |
| ELCT-PLHD3A | General Elective 3 Units | 3 |
| Units | 9 | |
| Year 2 Term 3 | ||
| HUMA-PLPSCR | PS Humanities Core Req | 3 |
| SOCS-PLPSCR | PS Social Science Core Requirement | 3 |
| ELCT-PLHD3A | General Elective 3 Units | 3 |
| Units | 9 | |
| Year 3 Term 1 | ||
| ELCT-PLHD3A | General Elective 3 Units | 3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Year 3 Term 2 | ||
| PSYD-368 | Survey of Human Services | 3 |
| PSYD-372 | Adulthood and Aging | 3 |
| ELCT-PLHD3A | General Elective 3 Units | 3 |
| Units | 9 | |
| Year 3 Term 3 | ||
| PSYD-265 | Intro to Statistical Methods | 3 |
| PSYD-432 | Social/Cultural Psychology | 3 |
| PSYD-373 | Psychology of the Family | 3 |
| ELCT-PLHD3A | General Elective 3 Units | 3 |
| Units | 12 | |
| Year 4 Term 1 | ||
| PSYD-434 | Group Dynamics | 3 |
| PSYD-375 | Understanding Research Design | 3 |
| PSYD-436 | Psychological Disorders | 3 |
| ELCT-PLHD3A | General Elective 3 Units | 3 |
| Units | 12 | |
| Year 4 Term 2 | ||
| PSYD-340 | Biological Psychology | 3 |
| PSYD-449 | Cognitive Psychology | 3 |
| PSYD-462 | Counseling Theories | 3 |
| ELCT-PLHD3A | General Elective 3 Units | 3 |
| Units | 12 | |
| Year 4 Term 3 | ||
| PSYD-477 | Psychology and Christianity | 3 |
| PSYD-460 | Field Practicum | 3 |
| PSYD-420 | Behavior Modification | 3 |
| Units | 9 | |
| Total Units | 114 | |