Applied Psychology and Human Relations Major, BA

The Applied Psychology and Human Relations BA prepares students for entry-level professional roles in counseling-related settings, social and community services, human resources, advocacy, and organizational environments, while also positioning graduates for continued study in mental health counseling, clinical psychology, social work, and related applied psychology disciplines.

Major Completion Summary

Major Completion Summary
Requirement	Credits
University Core Requirements	38-49
Major Requirements	52
Open Electives	19-30
Total Credits	120

University Core Requirements (38-49 Credits)

See complete University Core requirements.

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
University Core
Complete University Core Requirements		38-49
Total Credits		38-49

Major Requirements (52 Credits)

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Required Major Courses
PSY 112	Introduction to Psychology	4
PSY 205	Statistics in Psychology and Allied Fields	4
PSY 304	Social Psychology	4
PSY 313	Research Methodology	4
PSY 324	Psychopathology	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 any PSY 200/300 level courses
Total Credits		52

Open Electives (19-30 Credits)

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Open Electives
Select 19-30 credits ¹		19-30
Total Credits		19-30

¹: Includes UNV 101 First-Year Seminar: Introduction to University Community for first-year students

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.

Plan of Study Grid
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
MAT course (MAT 102, MAT 104, MAT 109, MAT 111, MAT 131, MAT 134, MAT 137, MAT 141		3
Take any Arts & Humanities (AH) Course		3
	Credits	16
Spring
ENG 120	Critical Writing	4
COM 200	Public Speaking	3
PSY 205	Statistics in Psychology and Allied Fields	4
Take any Arts & Humanities (AH) Course		3
	Credits	14
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
Lab Science Course		3
	Credits	14
Spring
ENG 201	Writing in the Disciplines	3-4
PSY 332	Group Relations and Interviewing Techniques	4
Second Language Course, if applicable		3
Take any Natural Sciences (NS) and Social Sciences (SS) Course		3
	Credits	13-14
Third Year
Fall
PSY 233	Psychology of Civic Engagement	3
PSY 313	Research Methodology	4
PSY 324	Psychopathology	4
Take any Natural Sciences (NS) and Social Sciences (SS) Course		3
	Credits	14
Spring
PSY 375	Lifespan Development Psychology	4
PSY 337	Introduction to Psychological Counseling	4
Take any Natural Sciences (NS) and Social Sciences (SS) Course		3
Take any Arts & Humanities (AH) Course		3
	Credits	14
Fourth Year
Fall
PSY 391	Practicum in Psychology I	4
Major Elective PSY		3
Major Elective PSY		3
Open Elective Course		3
Open Elective Course		3
	Credits	16
Spring
PSY 392	Practicum in Psychology II	4
Major Elective PSY		3
Major Elective Course		3
Open Elective Course		3
Open Elective Course		3
	Credits	16
	Total Credits	117-118