B.A. in Psychology
University of Saint Joseph
Key Information
Campus location
West Hartford, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 21,025 / per semester **
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* admission to USJ is made on a rolling basis; therefore, you can apply at any time and expect a decision approximately two weeks after the application is complete
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Introduction
Build a foundation for professional work in a variety of fields as a USJ Psychology student
USJ’s Psychology program will provide you with the knowledge and skills to pursue a career or advanced degrees in counseling, behavior analysis, criminal justice, education, health care, social services, government, business, industry, and more.
Psychology majors receive personalized advising and mentoring from a team of dedicated professors with expertise/interest areas that include autism, forensic psychology, clinical psychology, behavior analysis, the psychology of women, addiction, moral development, neuroscience, social psychology, and gerontology.
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Advantages
Psychology majors are in high demand and USJ’s program combines exciting coursework, flexible online offerings, internships, and leadership opportunities through Psi Chi, the International Academic Honors Society for Psychology, and other experimental learning. Students can choose a degree concentration in autism/applied behavior analysis, criminal justice, or mental health. Our expert faculty helps students find their interests, start a graduate study, and their careers through our strong network of connections with community organizations and agencies.
Degree requirements (35 credits)
Required courses (23 credits)
- PSYC 100 - Introductory Psychology 3 Credits or
- PSYC 190 - Introduction to Psychological Research 3 Credits
- PSYC 201 - Critical Writing and Research in the Social Sciences 3 Credits
- PSYC 261 - Statistics and Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences I 4 Credits
- PSYC 262 - Statistics and Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences II 4 Credits
- PSYC 300 - Brain and Behavior 3 Credits
- PSYC 368 - Psychopathology 3 Credits
- PSYC 499 - Coordinating Seminar 3 Credits
- One human development course (3 credits)
- PSYC 220 - Child Development 3 Credits
- PSYC 238 - Human Development Through the Lifespan 3 Credits
- PSYC 241 - Adolescent Development 3 Credits
- PSYC 242 - Psychology of Adulthood and Aging 3 Credits
Elective Psychology courses (9 credits)
Concentrations
Autism/Applied Behavior Analysis (Undergraduate Programs)
This concentration requires nine credits in the following:
- Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Human Development
- Behavior Analysis
Criminal Justice/Mental Health
This concentration requires nine credits in the following:
- Forensic Psychology or Victimology
- Psychopathology
- Criminal Justice/Mental Health
Program Outcome
The student will:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in Psychology;
- Understand and apply basic research methods in Psychology, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation;
- Respect and use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry, and the scientific approach to solve problems related to behavior and mental processes;
- Communicate effectively in a variety of formats.
(Adapted from the American Psychological Association’s National Guidelines and Suggested Learning Outcomes for the Undergraduate Major)
Career Opportunities
USJ’s Psychology program provides students with the knowledge, skills, and resources necessary to pursue a career in a number of industries. Internships and valuable work opportunities are available through local schools, hospitals, corporations, and research centers. Potential careers: school counselors/administrators, clinical psychologists, gerontologists, researchers, mental health counselors, elementary school teachers, human resources administrators, marriage counselors, lawyers, psychiatrists, and more.