Applied Psychology, Bachelor of Arts (Weekend College)

Program Requirements for Applied Psychology B.A.

The Applied Psychology B.A. program provides a foundation in psychology with an emphasis on how we can apply psychological knowledge to real world problems. Applied psychology encompasses, though is not limited to, educational, forensic, sports, health, industrial and organizational, school, clinical, and some fields of research psychology. Applied psychologists work in a variety of settings including for-profit or nonprofit organizations, local, state, or federal governments, and educational organizations.

Prerequisite Course

Required before taking any of the courses below.
PSY 1Introduction to Psychology

3

Required Primary Courses

PSY 40Basic Statistical Methods

3

PSY 103Applied Psychology

3

PSY 102Issues in Human Development

3

PSY 141Applied Research Methods & Statistics

3

PSY 141LApplied Research Methods & Statistics Lab

1.0-3.0

PSY 125Basic Communication Skills

3

PSY 154Applied Psychology Practicum

3

Required Secondary Courses

Five additional courses from the list below:

PSY 156Personality and Adjustment

3

PSY 157Brain and Behavior

3

PSY 158Educational Psychology

3

PSY 168Abnormal Psychology

3

PSY 122Health Psychology

3

PSY 159Social Psychology & Society

3

PSY 107Positive Psychology

3

PSY 148Industrial/Organizational Psychology

3

Required Elective Courses

15 units of any upper division Psychology courses