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.

Lower Division Required Courses

PSY 1Introduction to Psychology

3

 

PSY 40Basic Statistical Methods

3

or

MTH 38Elements of Probability and Statistics

3

Total Credit Hours:6

Upper Division Required Courses

PSY 102Issues in Human Development

3

PSY 103Applied Psychology

3

PSY 125Basic Communication Skills

3

or

PSY 163Communicating in a Diverse World

3

PSY 141Applied Research Methods & Statistics

3

PSY 154Applied Psychology Practicum

3

PSY 162Applied Qualitative Research Methods

3

PSY 168Abnormal Psychology

3

PSY 195Capstone

3

Total Credit Hours:24

Applied Psychology Electives

Students must take 24 additional units of upper division psychology courses. Consult with your advisor to discuss courses that fit your interests and goals. These applied courses cannot count towards other psychology requirements.
PSY 1XX
Upper Division Elective Course

3

PSY 1XX
Upper Division Elective Course

3

PSY 1XX
Upper Division Elective Course

3

PSY 1XX
Upper Division Elective Course

3

PSY 1XX
Upper Division Elective Course

3

PSY 1XX
Upper Division Elective Course

3

PSY 1XX
Upper Division Elective Course

3

PSY 1XX
Upper Division Elective Course

3

Total Credit Hours:24

Total Credit Hours: 54

Plus General Education requirements and electives totaling 124 semester units, including the Language requirement.

*PSY 195 fulfills the capstone requirement for Applied Psychology.