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 1 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
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| PSY 12 | Lifespan/Human Development | 3 |
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| PSY 40 | Basic Statistical Methods | 3 |
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| MTH 38 | Elements of Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Upper Division Required Courses
| PSY 103 | Applied Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 141 | Applied Research Methods & Statistics | 3 |
| PSY 154 | Applied Psychology Practicum | 3 |
| PSY 162 | Applied Qualitative Research Methods | 3 |
| PSY 163 | Communicating in a Diverse World | 3 |
| PSY 168 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 179 | Applied Psychology Capstone | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 21 |
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. Students can count up to 3 upper-division units from any of the behavior science programs (social work, sociology, or criminology) toward their Applied Psychology Electives.
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.
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PSY 179 fulfills the capstone requirement for Applied Psychology.