Behavioral Sciences

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Developing analytical thinkers and researchers through comprehensive broad training and experiential learning.

Psychology

Academic Program

Program Philosophy

The Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences prepares its students with broad training and experiential learning opportunities, which supports the development of analytical and critical thinkers, researchers, and equips students with the knowledge and skills for graduate work, entry-level jobs and to be citizens of the 21st century.

3 Tracks

Psychology Degree Options

BA in Psychology- General Track

Can be enrolled by students seeking a broad study of psychology.

Minor in Psychology

Can be taken alongside another major to complement your studies.

BA in Psychology – Addictions Concentration

Can be pursued by students interested in addiction and behavioral health studies.

Faculty

Department Chair/Professor

Phone: (904) 470-8222
Email: nsundar@ew.edu

Department Chair/Professor

Program Faculty

Assistant Professor

 

Phone: (904) 470-8670
Email: w.barnes@ew.edu

Assistant Professor

 

Email: c.edwards@ew.edu

Assistant Professor


Phone: (904) 470-8232
Email: david.jamison@ew.edu

Assistant Professor

 

Phone: (904) 470-8093
Email: l.peterkin@ew.edu

Assistant Professor

 

Phone: (904) 470-8390
Email: p.mcdaniel@ew.edu

Admission Requirements

To pursue a program leading to a major in Psychology, a student must meet the following criteria:

Minimum GPA

Must have at least 2.00 GPA

Minimum Grades

Must have C or higher grade on the following General Education courses:

  • COM 2000 – Introduction to Communications or SPC 2608 – Public Speaking
  • MAC 1105 – College Algebra
  • PSY 2010 – General Psychology
  • ENC 1102 – English Composition II: Academic Writing and Research

Psychology Program - General Track Requirements

Core Requirements

Course Title Code Credits
Principles of Abnormal Psychology CLP 3143 3
Principles of Behavior Modification EAB 3703 3
Theories of Learning EXP 3404 3
Theories of Personalities PPE 4003 3
Writing for Psychology (Prerequisite: ENC 1102 with C or better) PSY 3213 3
Tests and Measurements in Psychology PSY 3302 3
Psychology Exit Seminar (Seniors) PSY 4049 3
Experimental Psychology (Prerequisite: PSY 3213, SYA 4300 & STA 2023) PSY 4017 3
History and Systems (Seniors) PSY 4604 3
Practicum in Psychology (Seniors) PSY 4945 6
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS 33.00

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

Course Title Code Credits
Social Psychology SOP 3003 3
Black Psychology SOP 3782 3
Adolescent Psychology or Human Growth and Development DEP 3305 or DEP 2004 3
Introduction to Computers CGS 2060 3
Introduction to Philosophy PHI 2010 3
American Political Structures POS 2041 3
Introduction to Sociology SYG 2000 3
Social Research Methods SYA 4300 3
Intermediate Statistics STA 3024 3
World History 2 or US History 2 WOH 2022 or AMH 2020 3
Brain and Behavior PSB 3002 3
African American Health HSC 2620 3
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS 36.00

Elective Requirements

Course Title Code Credits
Choose Six Elective Courses - 18
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS 18.00

DEGREE TOTAL REQUIREMENTS

Requirement Category Credit Hours
General Education Requirements 38
Psychology Core Requirements 33
Psychology Major Requirements 36
Psychology Elective Requirements 18
TOTAL Program Completion 125

Psychology Program - Addictions Requirements

Core Requirements

Course Title Code Credits
Case Management HUS 2050 3
Addictions Counseling PCO 4220 3
Addictions 1 PSB 2242 3
Addictions 2 PSB 3243 3
Assessment & Evaluation in Addictions PCO 4332 3
Treatment Planning PCO 4222 3
Sociology of Family SYO 3120 3
Culture and Addictions SYP 3552 3
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS 24.00

DEGREE TOTAL REQUIREMENTS

Requirement Category Credit Hours
General Education Requirements 38
Psychology Major & Concentration Requirements 69
Psychology Elective Requirements 18
TOTAL HOURS for Program Completion 125