Bachelor of Arts in APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY
ABOUT THE PROGRAM Highlights Preparation for a successful career using applied • Develop practical approaches psychology requires a broad knowledge base for the • Integrate a Christian worldview major elements of psychological sciences. The Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology at Los Angeles Pacific • Evaluate ethical behavior and University equips students with professional knowledge decision-making within the profession and practical skills in general psychology and specialized • Utilize empirical, analytical, and inductive concentrations. Students will study these psychological reasoning principles through a Christian worldview. • Demonstrate a basic knowledge of methods, LAPU offers students the opportunity to choose from theories, and concepts in the field multiple concentrations to specialize in their field of interest. Recommended concentration areas for this program are highlighted on the following page. At A Glance Program Credits General Education Core: 28 Program Requisites: 12 Major Requirements: 45 Electives: 35 Total Credits to Graduate: 120
Cost Per Credit: $450
[email protected] | 626-624-HOPE | lapu.edu COURSEWORK LAPU’s B.A. in Applied Psychology degree requires the following coursework. For more information, please visit: lapu.edu/programs/ba-applied-psychology/program-details/
General Students pursuing any of LAPU’s bachelor’s degrees are encouraged to complete the General Education Core before starting their major requirements. Prior coursework from Education Core regionally accredited colleges/universities may be transferred to meet the General Education 28 Credits Core requirements. View the LAPU Undergraduate Catalog for course details. In order to earn the Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology degree, students must complete the following required courses while achieving a minimum cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 2.0 in their major courses. PSYC 105 Introduction to Psychology 3 Program Requisites PSYC 285 Abnormal Psychology 3 12 credits PSYC 295 Human Growth and Development 3 STAT 280 Applied Statistics 3 PSYC 300 Research Methods in Psychology 3 PSYC 315 Integration of Psychology and Christianity 3 PSYC 320 Personality Theory 3 PSYC 325 Learning Theory 3 PSYC 330 Cognition 3 PSYC 335 Fundamentals of Testing and Assessment 3 Major Interviewing and Counseling Techniques 3 PSYC 340 Requirements PSYC 350 Social Psychology 3 45 credits PSYC 405 Physiological Psychology 3 PSYC 410 Psychology of Emotions 3 PSYC 430 Cultural Psychology 3 PSYC 475 Professional and Ethical Issues in Psychology 3 PSYC 485 Undergraduate Applied Psychology Capstone I 3 PSYC 490 Undergraduate Applied Psychology Capstone II 3 PSYC 370 Topics in Psychology: Psychopharmacology -or- PSYC 465 Topics in Psychology: Marriage -or- 3 PSYC 466 Topics in Psychology: Grief Electives Students may choose from any 100-400 level course in the LAPU Academic Catalog. 35 credits Students may also choose a 15-credit Concentration as part of their Electives.
Recommended • Applied Pastoral Counseling • Educational Psychology Concentration • Business Psychology • General Psychology Students may choose a • Child & Adolescent Psychology • Healthcare Management 15-credit Concentration as • Clinical Psychology • Human Services part of their Electives. • Criminal Behavior • Organizational Dynamics • Cultural Psychology
Students may also apply credit toward the fulfillment of LAPU’s requirements through Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) and previous coursework from regionally accredited colleges/universities. Total 120 credits
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