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Bachelor of Science in Psychology-Applied (Online)

Overview

The online psychology program at North Greenville University leads to a Bachelor of Science in Psychology-Applied (BSPY). This flexible degree introduces the adult learner to the field of Psychology by presenting courses that cover a large range of sub-disciplines in the field with a distinctly Christian approach.

Psychology Program - Prior Experiential Learning:

A student who is in their senior year (90+ hours) of the Psychology program, and has taken at least 15 hours of credit at NGU, may receive credit for prior experiential learning if the student meets the following criteria:

  • The student completes PSYC-4391 Portfolio Development, with a grade of C or higher, in which the requisite hours of experiential learning are documented. No Experiential Learning credit can be granted without successful completion of the course.
  • After consultation with the Program Coordinator, the Portfolio Development Instructor may approve (at his/her sole discretion) prior experiential learning credits (some or all). These credits may count toward Internship hours in the Psychology - Applied degree (a maximum of 6 hours).
  • These will not be eligible to count towards the minimum of 30 credits that must be taken at NGU in order to graduate.

Degree Requirements

Online Core Curriculum

Required Courses

COLL-1325Academic Success

3
CHST-1301Engaging the Biblical Narrative

3
CHST-1302Integrating a Biblical Worldview

3
ENGL-1310Composition and Rhetoric

3
ENGL-1320Composition and Literature

3
BIOL-1310Scientific Inquiry in a Living World

3
PSYC-2310Introduction to Psychology

3

Communication

Choose one from the list below.
COMM-2300Oral Communication

3
COMM-2308Small Group Communication

3
COMM-2310Interpersonal Communication

3

Civic Awareness

Choose one from the list below.
HIST-1385Western Civ in a Global Context Since 1517

3
HIST-2310United States History to 1865

3
HIST-2320United States History Since 1865

3
PLSC-2310American National Government

3

Humanities and the Arts

Choose one from the list below.
ARTS-1300Engaging the Arts Through Visual Arts

3
MUSC-1300Engaging the Arts Through Music

3
THTR-1300Engaging the Arts Through Theatre

3
ENGL-2300Multicultural Literature

3

Mathematics

 
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Any 1000-level math course 1310 or higher

3
Total Credit Hours:33

Major Requirements

PSYC-2301Research and Statistical Methods for Psychology I

3
PSYC-2302Research and Statistical Methods for Psychology II

3
PSYC-2350Human Growth and Development

3
PSYC-2370Introduction to Counseling

3
PSYC-2375Dynamics of Small Group Interaction

3
PSYC-3302Psychology and the Christian Faith

3
PSYC-3315Psychology of Learning

3
PSYC-3320Theories of Personality

3
PSYC-3330Social Psychology

3
PSYC-3360Abnormal Psychology

3
PSYC-3370Biological Psychology

3
PSYC-4350Cognitive Psychology

3
SOCY-3310Marriage and The Family

3
Total Credit Hours:39
 

Major Electives

Choose six from the list below.

PSYC-2385Adolescent Psychology

3
PSYC-3310Current Problems in Childhood and Adolescence

3
PSYC-3335Positive Psychology

3
PSYC-3340Premarital & Marital Counseling

3
PSYC-3345Psychology of Health and Illness

3
PSYC-3350Grief and Loss

3
PSYC-3365Industrial/Organizational Psychology

3
PSYC-3366Crisis Intervention

3
PSYC-3380Psychological Tests And Measures

3
PSYC-4310History And Systems Of Psychology

3
PSYC-4315Multi-Cultural Psychology

3
PSYC-4325Addictive Disorders

3
PSYC-4330Psychopharmacology

3
PSYC-4375Psychology of Aging

3
PSYC-4360Applied Behavior Analysis

3
Total Credit Hours:18
Total Free Elective Requirements 30
Total Degree Requirements 120

Mission Statement and Outcomes

To serve the University by providing a theoretically sound education in a Christ-centered environment that will prepare the adult learner to advance the field of Psychology by understanding the balance between research, application and serving others.

The Student Learning Objectives of the Online Psychology program are to enable the adult learner to:

  • Evaluate the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, historical trends, and relevant ethical issues in psychology;
  • Apply research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation;
  • Utilize ethical values to evaluate psychological science and adopt values that build community at local, national, and global levels;
  • Demonstrate critical thinking and effective communication in a variety of formats;
  • Apply content and skills to career goals and develop a professional identity;
  • Articulate and defend how they may become difference-makers in their chosen vocation and realms of service or ministry.

The faculty in the Psychology program come from a variety of Psychology’s subfields such as counseling, research, addictions, education, and several others. They are all committed to teaching Psychology in a biblically sound environment and are deeply committed Christians who endeavor to present the material in a biblically integrated approach. The faculty are approachable, present, and committed to the success of each student.

Plan of Study

Freshman Year - Fall

COLL-1320E-Learning

3
COLL-1325Academic Success

3
CHST-1300Biblical Foundations

3
BIOL-1335Human Biology

3
ENGL-1310Composition and Rhetoric

3
Total Credit Hours:15

Freshman Year - Spring

PSYC-2310Introduction to Psychology

3
ENGL-1320Composition and Literature

3
CHST-1305Jesus in Matthew's Gospel

3
MATH-1315Contemporary Mathematics

3
COMM-2300Oral Communication

3
Total Credit Hours:15

Sophomore Year - Fall

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History

3
PSYC-2345Introductory Statistics for Behavioral Sciences

3
PSYC-2350Human Growth and Development

3
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Free Elective

3
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Free Elective

3
Total Credit Hours:15

Sophomore Year - Spring

PSYC-2360Foundations of Christian Psychology

3
PSYC-2375Dynamics of Small Group Interaction

3
PSYC-3305Research Methods in Social Science

3
PSYC-3370Biological Psychology

3
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Free Elective

3
Total Credit Hours:15

Junior Year - Fall

PSYC-3315Psychology of Learning

3
PSYC-3320Theories of Personality

3
PSYC-3360Abnormal Psychology

3
PSYC-4350Cognitive Psychology

3
PSYC-
Elective

3
Total Credit Hours:15

Junior Year - Spring

PSYC-2370Introduction to Counseling

3
PSYC-3330Social Psychology

3
PSYC-3370Biological Psychology

3
PSYC-
Elective

3
-
Free Elective

3
Total Credit Hours:15

Senior Year - Fall

PSYC-
Elective

3
PSYC-
Elective

3
-
Free Elective

3
-
Free Elective

3
PSYC-4391Portfolio Development

3
Total Credit Hours:15

Senior Year - Spring

PSYC-
Elective

3
PSYC-
Elective

3
PSYC-
Elective

3
PSYC-
Elective

3
PSYC-4385Psychology Internship

3
Total Credit Hours:15