Applied Psychology and Human Relations Major, BA
Applied Psychology and Human Relations Major, BA
Campus: NYC, Westchester
This program prepares students for graduate school in most applied psychology specialties (including counseling and clinical psychology) and for entry-level employment in many human services fields.
A prerequisite for this program is PSY 112 Introduction to Psychology which is taken as either a University Core Curriculum requirement or an Open Elective.
NYC Students
Major Completion Summary
| Requirement | Credits |
|---|---|
| University Core Requirements | 44-55 |
| Major Requirements - NYC | 44 |
| Open Electives | 32-55 |
| Total Credits | 128 |
University Core Requirements (44-55 Credits)
See complete University Core requirements.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| University Core | ||
| Complete University Core Requirements | 44-55 | |
| Total Credits | 44-55 | |
Major Requirements (44 Credits)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required 300-level Major Courses | ||
| PSY 304 | Social Psychology | 4 |
| PSY 306 | Psychological Testing | 4 |
| PSY 313 | Research Methodology | 4 |
| PSY 332 | Group Relations and Interviewing Techniques | 4 |
| PSY 337 | Introduction to Psychological Counseling | 4 |
| PSY 375 | Lifespan Development Psychology | 4 |
| PSY 391 | Practicum in Psychology I | 4 |
| PSY 392 | Practicum in Psychology II | 4 |
| Required Major Electives | 12 | |
| Select 12 credits of courses from the list below. | ||
| Psychology of Business and Industry | ||
| Statistics in Psychology and Allied Fields | ||
| Health Psychology | ||
| Psychology of Cultural Diversity | ||
| Psychology of Women | ||
| Psychology of Death and Dying | ||
| Psychology of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse | ||
| Child Psychology | ||
| Adolescent Psychology | ||
| Psychology of Personality | ||
| History of Psychology | ||
| Biological Psychology | ||
| Cognitive Psychology | ||
| Psychological Bases for Critical Thinking | ||
| Abnormal Psychology I | ||
| Abnormal Psychology II | ||
| Psychology of Learning | ||
| Mentored Lab Class Semester 1 | ||
| Mentored Lab Class Semester 2 | ||
| Honors Project in Psychology | ||
| Independent Study in Psychology | ||
| Special Topics in Psychology | ||
| Total Credits | 44 | |
Open Electives (32-55 Credits)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Open Electives | ||
| Select 32-55 credits 1 | 32-55 | |
| Total Credits | 32-55 | |
- 1
Includes UNV 101 First-Year Seminar: Introduction to University Community for first-year students and PSY 112 Introduction to Psychology if not taken for University Core credit.
PLV Students
Major Completion Summary
| Requirement | Credits |
|---|---|
| University Core Requirements | 44-55 |
| Major Requirements - PLV | 46 |
| Open Electives | 32-55 |
| Total Credits | 128 |
University Core Requirements (44-55 Credits)
See complete University Core requirements.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| University Core | ||
| Complete University Core Requirements | 44-55 | |
| Total Credits | 44-55 | |
Major Requirements (46 Credits)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required 300-level Major Courses | ||
| PSY 304 | Social Psychology | 4 |
| PSY 306 | Psychological Testing | 4 |
| PSY 313 | Research Methodology | 4 |
| PSY 332 | Group Relations and Interviewing Techniques | 4 |
| or PSY 337 | Introduction to Psychological Counseling | |
| PSY 375 | Lifespan Development Psychology | 4 |
| PSY 391 | Practicum in Psychology I | 4 |
| PSY 392 | Practicum in Psychology II | 4 |
| Required Major Electives | ||
| Select any PSY 200/300 level courses 1 | 18 | |
| Total Credits | 46 | |
- 1
Select courses not taken for Required Major credit.
Open Electives (32-55 Credits)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Open Electives | ||
| Select 32-55 credits 1 | 32-55 | |
| Total Credits | 32-55 | |
In addition to the courses listed below, students are required to complete two courses with the Anti-Racism Education attribute attached. These courses may be taken during any semester of their education. See advisor for more information.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| ENG 110 | Composition | 3 |
| UNV 101 | First-Year Seminar: Introduction to University Community | 1 |
| PSY 112 | Introduction to Psychology Learning Community with CHP 101 | 4 |
| CHP 101 | Wellness and Physical Fitness Learning Community with PSY 112 | 2 |
| Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course | 3 | |
| MAT course (MAT 102, MAT 104, MAT 109, MAT 111, MAT 131, MAT 134, MAT 137, MAT 141 | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENG 120 | Critical Writing | 4 |
| COM 200 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| PSY 332 or PSY 337 |
Group Relations and Interviewing Techniques or Introduction to Psychological Counseling |
4 |
| Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course | 3 | |
| Lab science course | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| CS 121 or TS 105 |
Introduction to Computer Science or CIS 101 or Computers for Human Empowerment |
4 |
| PSY 304 | Social Psychology | 4 |
| First Second Language Course. See Advisor for guidelines | 3 | |
| Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course | 3 | |
| Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| PSY 306 | Psychological Testing | 4 |
| PSY 233 | Psychology of Civic Engagement | 3 |
| Second Language Course, if applicable | 3 | |
| Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course | 3 | |
| Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ENG 201 | Writing in the Disciplines | 3 |
| PSY 313 | Research Methodology | 4 |
| Take any one remaining Area of Knowledge course | 3 | |
| Choose one major elective from the curriculum tab | 3 | |
| Choose one major elective from the curriculum tab | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| PSY 375 | Lifespan Development Psychology | 4 |
| One elective course in PSY | 3 | |
| Choose one major elective from the curriculum tab | 3 | |
| Open elective course | 3 | |
| Open elective course | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| PSY 391 | Practicum in Psychology I | 4 |
| One elective course in PSY | 3 | |
| Open Elective Course | 3 | |
| Open Elective Course | 3 | |
| Open Elective Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| PSY 392 | Practicum in Psychology II | 4 |
| Open Elective Course | 3 | |
| Open Elective Course | 3 | |
| Open Elective Course | 2 | |
| Open Elective Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 129 | |