The major in Applied Psychology is designed for students aspiring to work in the human services area and for those already working in the field who wish to gain greater knowledge and skill. Courses contribute to career preparation in: wellness counseling, health education, adolescent or substance abuse counseling, and social and human services. Courses offer theoretical foundations through readings and lectures as well as practical application in different occupational settings through case studies, visits by guest lecturers, and community projects.

Course List

Code	Title	SHs
Core Studies Requirements
Select 45 semester hours of Core Studies Requirements		45
Foundational Courses
PY 250	General Psychology	3.00
MT 270	Introduction to Statistics	3.00
PY 469	Lifespan Development 1	3.00
PY 470	Psychology of Personality 1	3.00
PY 471	Psychological Disorders 1	3.00
PY 481	Brain and Behavior	3.00
Upper Division Requirements
PY 440	Professional Ethics in Psychology	3.00
Select eighteen upper division semester hours of Psychology from the following:		18.00
PY 414	Positive Psychology
PY 415	Health Psychology
PY 416	Understanding Trauma and PTSD
PY 437	Happiness and the Meaning of Life
PY 441	Social Psychology
PY 462	Behavior and Stress Management
PY 463	Psychology of Intimate Relationships
PY 480	Forgiving Others, Forgiving Ourselves
PY 496H
Capstone
Select one of the following Capstone options:		6
Option One
CAP 495B	Capstone Comprehensives, Applied Psych
one additional upper division psychology course
Option Two
CAP 498	Experiential Capstone
Minor (Optional)
Select a Minor (optional)		0-12
General Electives
Select 18-30 semestr hours of General Electives		18-30
Total SHs		108-132

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Lower division course work acceptable in transfer.