A minimum of 45 transferable university quarter credits are required to enroll in the following programs. There are no exceptions.
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As a graduate of the Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology program, you’ll have the necessary interpersonal skills, critical-thinking abilities, theoretical knowledge, ethical consciousness, cross-cultural competence, and self-awareness to be a contributing member of your community. This program can be completed in as little as three years.
CityU’s applied psychology faculty is made up of active practitioners who share their expertise in psychological theories, abnormal psychology, neuropsychology and ethics; family, organization, and diversity issues; and research methodology and professional report writing.
Learning Outcomes
Throughout the Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology program, you’ll learn:
Various philosophical approaches to ethical decision making and practical applications
Major theories of personality
An overview of human learning and its processes
How power and oppression affect individuals, families, groups, and communities
The behavior of individuals and groups within the organizational setting
The relationship between brain and psychological concepts
Concepts of social psychology
Problems of anxiety, mood, mind and body, social impact, psychosis, and personality
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Lower-Division Requirements
College Composition: 5 credits
College Mathematics: 5 credits
Humanities: 15 credits
Social Science: 15 credits
Natural Science/Mathematics: 15 credits
Lower - Division Electives 25 credits
Preparatory Courses (10 Credits)
PSY 201 Introduction to Psychology (5)
PSY 202 Understanding Human Development (5)
Applied Psychology Core (60 Credits)
PSY 240 Critical Thinking and Writing Skills in Social Sciences (5)
PSY 209 Fundamentals of Research Methods in Social Sciences (5)
PSY 313 Ethics (5)
PSY 314 Personality Theory (5)
PSY 315 Learning Theory (5)
PSY 316 Psychology of Difference (5)
PSY 245 Introduction to Social Psychology (5)
PSY 411 Organizational Behavior (5)
PSY 413 Neuropsychology (5)
PSy 220 Fundamentals of Abnormal Psychology (5)
SOC 412 Sociology of the Family (5)
PSY 498 Senior Seminar (5)
Upper Division Elective (5 Credits)
BAAP Specialized Study (25 Credits)*
The Specialized Study emphasis allows students to frame a degree focus in a specific area consistent with their current or anticipated field of interest or specialization. Students work with their advisor to identify the courses required for the specialized study concentration and document the rationale for the selections. The concentration proposal is subject to approval by the Program Director.
*Credits must be approved by Program Director.
The Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology degree prepares undergraduate students for impactful careers in counseling, social services, and human services. Most graduates go on to complete advanced degrees, such as a Master of Arts in Counseling, in order to pursue careers as counselors, psychologists, or social workers.
Upon completion of this program, you’ll be qualified to seek positions such as:
Case manager
Agency manager or coordinator
Educational counselor
Social worker
Human resources specialist
Assistant behavioral analyst
Networking Opportunities
At CityU, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your professional network by connecting with faculty working in your field, students from around the globe, and alumni employed at Seattle’s top companies. Plus, you’ll be part of a supportive community that’s dedicated to helping you reach your career goals.
International student health insurance for academic students per quarter: $390
