BA in Psychology
Adrian, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2024
TUITION FEES
USD 28,000 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
The Siena Heights Psychology Program has consciously built into the program a three-pronged emphasis of:
- Theory and Content
- Research/Analytical
- Field Placement
We have a strong research component built to develop quantitative, and analytical skills. We believe very strongly there's a lot of benefit to that quantitative analytical emphasis just beyond the research side of things.
Field placement is not an option, it's a requirement. We believe all of our students should be out in the field, out in the community really getting their sense of what it's like out there being a working professional.
We take a foundational approach to our program. If there's a solid foundation, we believe it's got to come during these four years. We believe we provide that.
The Psychology program seeks to develop caring, analytical, and ethical individuals with a solid knowledge of the numerous and dynamic forces influencing human behavior. To accomplish this goal, students in psychology acquire a sound theoretical knowledge of the various aspects of human behavior, such as personality, social development, physical development, and abnormal behavior. The theoretical knowledge provides a foundation for the development of the student's research projects which are completed during their senior year. The internships provide the students with an opportunity to apply this knowledge in community settings outside of the classroom.
The Psychology program fully conforms to the guidelines established by the American Psychological Association for undergraduate education in psychology. These guidelines provide the means to assess our curriculum and insure that our course offerings are current and serve the needs of today’s students.
The knowledge and ability acquired in the classroom and through the internship prepare students for employment or admission into graduate school. Many of our students continue on to complete advanced degrees in psychology. Our graduates report that the knowledge obtained from each of the program’s components was critical in securing employment and/or gaining admission into graduate school.
Fast Fact
A major focus is the student's public presentation of their research projects. Additionally, students explore current issues and topics in the field of psychology. Students complete their professional portfolios and prepare for employment and/or graduate school after graduation.
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Scholarships and Funding
Did you know that approximately 90 percent of undergraduate students on the Adrian campus receive some form of financial assistance? Our admissions counselors and financial aid experts are committed to helping you find the best financial solutions for your education. Siena offers a wide range of opportunities that may be right for you, including:
- Academic scholarships
- Arts scholarships
- Athletic scholarships
- Campus Ministry scholarships
- Grants
- Work-study programs
- Federal loans
Your university financial aid package may include some or all of the above, resulting in a customized plan that makes Siena Heights University affordable for your family.
Curriculum
Course Requirements for Major
Psychology Requirements: 45 Credit Hours
- PSY 111 Introduction To Psychology 3 credit hours
- PSY 230 Developmental Psychology 3 credit hours
- PSY 270 Research Methods 3 credit hours
- PSY 340 Social Psychology 3 credit hours
- PSY 350 Abnormal Psychology 3 credit hours
- PSY 360 Counseling Techniques And Practice 3 credit hours
- PSY 390 History And Systems Of Psychology 3 credit hours
- PSY 395 Junior Seminar 3 credit hours
- PSY 440 Personality 3 credit hours
- PSY 445 Research In Psychology 3 credit hours
- PSY 450 Learning And Memory 3 credit hours
- PSY 495 Senior Seminar 3 credit hours
- PSY Approved Electives 9 credit hours
Cognate Requirements: 3 credit hours
- MAT 142 Statistical Reasoning Via Application And Simulation 3 credit hours
or
- MAT 143 Statistics And Society 3 credit hours
or
- MAT 174 Data Analysis And Statistics 3 credit hours
Total for Major: 48 credit hours
Liberal Arts: 29 credit hours
General Electives: 43 credit hours
Total for Degree: 120 credit hours
Other Requirements
- Students must maintain a cumulative 2.5 G.P.A. in the major. Students majoring in Psychology must earn a 2.0 G.P.A. or better in all required courses and approved electives (excluding cognate requirements) in the major.
- Students will submit a check sheet with their application for graduation, which will be filed in their folder in the Registrar’s Office listing the Psychology courses they have taken and any substitutions that were made for Psychology courses. Their advisor may assist them with this check sheet.
- Transfer students must complete at least 18 credit hours of Psychology courses at the 300-400 level at Siena Heights University, including PSY 360 Counseling Techniques And Practice, PSY 382 Psychology Internship, PSY 395 Junior Seminar, PSY 445 Research In Psychology, and PSY 495 Senior Seminar.
Recommended Psychology Electives
- PSY 275 Psychology of Gender 3 credit hours
- PSY 342 Child And Adolescent Psychology 3 credit hours
- PSY 380 Human Sexuality 3 credit hours
- PSY 382 Psychology Internship 3 credit hours
- PSY 455 Physiological Psychology 3 credit hours
- SMG 221 Sport Psychology 3 credit hours
Recommended General Electives
- BIO 121 Human Anatomy And Physiology I 4 credit hours
- ENG 212 Research 3 credit hours
- MAT 244 Statistical Analysis And Design 3 credit hours
- SOC 111 Introduction To Sociology 3 credit hours
or
- SOC 113 Cultural Anthropology 3 credit hours
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Career Opportunities
Internships
Internships, cooperative work experiences, and volunteer activities play a pivotal role in the psychology program. While gaining hands-on experience, students can use the internship to test out the many areas of psychology. Students have the opportunity to choose their internship site and work with a population of their choice.
Students spend approximately 150 hours per semester working in these agencies. Many students enjoy their internships so much that when they are offered a job at their site, due to their knowledge, skills, and experience, they stay with that organization.
Internship opportunities include:
- Adrian Dominican Services
- Adrian Head Start
- American Heart Association
- American Red Cross
- Bixby Medical Center
- Boysville
- Catholic Charities
- Crisis Hot Line
- Department on Aging
- Dominican Life Center
- Department of Human Services
- Community Mental Health
- Domestic Violence Center
- Family Counseling and
- Children Services
- Lutheran Nursing Home
- Ozone House
- Monroe Youth Center
- Michigan Rehab Services
- Sage Center for Substance Abuse
Career Opportunities
At Siena Heights University students are prepared with the necessary skills and training to obtain employment with their bachelor’s degree in psychology. Employers find that psychology graduates possess great “people skills,” research/methodology, and analytical and writing skills that are relevant in a variety of careers such as:
- Mental Health Counselor
- Employee Relations Officer
- Child Development Specialist
- Social Research Analyst
- Adoption Coordinator
- Geriatric Aide
- Education Specialist
- Wellness Program Director
- Art and Activity Therapist
- Community Agency Director
- Family and Child Advocate
- Student Development Leader
- Corrections Officer
- Grief Therapist
- Psychiatric Aide
- Youth Caseworker
Our graduates report that the program’s emphasis on theory, research, and practice was critical in securing employment and/or admission into graduate school. Many of our students continue on to complete their master’s or doctorate degrees in Psychology or related fields.
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