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Psychology— B.S

New York State Registered Program Code: 07470

HEGIS Code: 2001.00 {Psychology, General}

Molloy Program of Study Code: PSYBS

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate fundamental knowledge and comprehension of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, historical trends and empirical findings to discuss how psychological principles apply to behavioral problems.
  • Demonstrate the development of scientific reasoning and problem solving, including effective research methods.
  • Demonstrate familiarity with the formal regulations that govern professional ethics in psychology.
  • Write a cogent scientific argument, present information using a scientific approach, engage in discussion of psychological concepts, explain the ideas of others and express their own ideas with clarity.
  • Work collaboratively using psychology- specific content and skills, demonstrate effective self-reflection and professional work management skills.

Requirements

General Education Requirements (38 Credits)

Acceptable courses listed under General Education Requirements.

Arts and Fine Arts (6 Credits) Two out of three disciplines: ART History, MUS History or COM Speech Communication

English Composition (3 Credits) ENG 1100

Languages (3 Credits)

Languages or Literature (3 Credits) Either a second Language course or Literature course

Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 Credits) Two out of three: History, Political Science or Sociology

Science (3 Credits)

Philosophy (3 Credits)

Theology/Religious Studies (3 Credits)

Ethics (3 Credits)

Physical Education (1 Credit)

Core Course (4 credits)

NOTE: The General Education requirement is 44, and has been adjusted to 38, because the following Major and Related requirements will also satisfy the General Education requirement: PSY 1110 and MAT 1150A.

Major Requirements (40 Credits)

PSY 1110General Psychology

3
PSY 2130Research Methods I: Behavioral Sciences

3
PSY 2450Psychological Assessment

3
PSY 3010Bio-Psychology

3
PSY 3110Research Methods II: Experimental Designs

3
PSY 3120Research Methods III: Advanced

3
PSY 3260Abnormal Psychology

3
PSY 4001Colloquium I

1
PSY 4900Senior Seminar

3

Complete either (3 Credits)

PSY 2040Developmental Psychology

3
PSY 2050Child Development I: Prenatal Through Middle Childhood

3
PSY 2060Child Development II: Middle Childhood Through Adolescence

3

Complete one course from the following (3 Credits)

PSY 3450Long Island Leads

3
PSY 4600Internship/Practicum I

3

Complete one Application course (3 Credits)

PSY 3020Behavior Modification

3
PSY 3250History and Systems of Psychology

3
PSY 3570Clinical Counseling: Psycho-therapeutic Techniques

3
PSY 3620Organizational Psychology

3

Complete one Foundation course (3 Credits)

PSY 3240Social Psychology Seminar

3
PSY 3530Personality

3
PSY 3560Sensation and Perception

3
PSY 3650Cognitive Psychology

3

Complete 1 additional 2000/3000/4000-level PSY course (3 Credits)

Related Requirements (3 Credits)

MAT 1150AElementary Statistics

3

Electives (39 Credits)

Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) for a B.S. degree is met. FST 1000 counts as towards Electives Requirement.

(Adjust Electives needed for having a Minor(s), Remedials, ESL, Honors Programs, PED/FST waivers as needed, under consultation with advisor.)

Total Credit Hours: 120