Successful completion of the BS in Psychology can help students prepare to pursue a variety of career opportunities that focus on the business of people, including, but not limited to, the fields of management, administration, research and sales. Students will be expected to:

• Apply knowledge of the individual and society to work in fields such as management, administration, research, and sales.
• Explore the application of psychological concepts to the workplace, in career advancement, developing technological acumen, and providing service to society.
• Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, analytical frameworks, communication, and leadership skills.
• Develop a personal-professional brand identity and present this image to a potential client or employer.
• Reflect on their own strengths and areas for development in charting a course for professional and personal success.

• Apply knowledge of the major concepts, theories, research findings and key thought leaders in the field of psychology to the real world behavior of individuals and groups in the workplace
• Can describe the key milestones and turning points in the history of the field of modern psychology
• Engage in effective interpersonal communication to exchange ideas and promote meaningful problem-solving in organizations
• Explain the social dynamics of groups and the psychology undergirding team development
• Apply theories from developmental and lifespan psychology in professional practice
• Can identify how biology and physiology affect human behavior, including sexuality
• Name the key psychological elements of managing the “human side” of the enterprise
• Deal effectively with change – in one’s self, in individuals, groups, organizations and society
• Identify the elements of creating workplaces that provide human satisfaction, work-life balance and corporate social responsibility
• Can explain differences and similarities in behavior based on personality theories
• Assess one’s own level of Emotional Intelligence – through reflection and self-awareness
• Demonstrate the ability to operate ethically in working with people in an organizational setting
• Describe emerging thought leadership at the cutting edges of the field of psychology and relevant other disciplines
• Understands the 21st century workplace and major trends which affect people within it
• Can name the elements of what it takes for an individual to be successful in any career endeavor
• Recognize the importance of motivating people and knows the major theories around motivation in the workplace
• Recognize individual differences in culture, ethnicity, gender, age and behavior, etc., to promote an interactive and collaborative workplace
• Compare and contrast theories of the biological and social determinants of abnormal behavior and mental illness
• Analyze the impact and influence of mass media in shaping the psychology of individuals, groups and society as a whole
• Demonstrate technological competence – the ability to use the computer, the Internet and other social media for business information purposes
• Demonstrate the ability to weigh evidence and interpret research findings, tolerate ambiguity and make data-driven decisions using social science problem-solving methods
• Can use appropriate methods of research to address questions about human behavior in organizations
• Understand the utility of psychological tests and inventories for assessing behavior and appraising performance
• Can create a personal leadership philosophy and code of conduct based on articulated values and a humanistic psychology approach to development
• Apply theories from environmental psychology, positivist psychology and personality theory to promote a sustainable, safe and motivating workplace
• Develop the capacity to present one’s self in a professional manner in the workplace, with a keen sense of their own strengths and skills and a clear personal/professional brand
• Can name emerging trends at the cutting edge of the field of psychology and discuss how these might be introduced to a workplace setting
• Can describe internal mental processes, how adults learn, make meaning, and how our minds work to perceive, remember, think, speak and solve problems
• Demonstrate methods to develop and deepen thinking among people in the workplace through the psychology of creativity and innovation

The General Education courses for the Bachelor of Science in Psychology include:

• The Human Body and Wellness
• Lab- Human Body
• Composition and Critical Thinking
• Composition: Writing and Research
• Principles of Professional Writing
• Modern American History: 1950 to the 21st Century
• Humanities or Social Science Elective
• Introduction to College Math
• Algebra for Business
• Ethics for Professionals
• Psychology: Understanding Individuals
• Introduction to the Sciences
• Lab- Science and Technology
• Sociology: Understanding Groups
• Diversity in American Life
• Academic and Career Success or Humanities Elective

Core courses in the Bachelor of Science in Psychology degree program include:

• Managerial Psychology
• Motivation and Emotion
• Interpersonal Communications and Dynamics
• Psychology and Mass Media
• Analytical Reasoning and Presentation of Data
• Psychology of Creativity and Ingenuity
• Positivist Psychology and Leadership
• Psychological Aspects of Cinema
• Historical Perspectives on Modern Psychology
• Psychology in the Workplace (Pro-Seminar)
• Historical Perspectives on Modern Psychology
• Social Psychology
• Organizational Psychology
• Biological Foundations of Behavior: The Brain
• Theories of Personality
• Abnormal Psychology in the Workplace
• Learning & Cognition
• Psychological Test and Measurement
• Applied Psychology Capstone
• Introduction to Social Science Research Methods
• Applied Research Methods in Psychology
• Careers in Psychology
• Elective

Concentration courses include:

• 24 credits from the Concentration Elective Choices
• Change and Emerging Trends in the Field of Psychology