Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
The Department of Teacher Education and Family Studies is designed to provide the knowledge and experiences that would benefit students who plan to become Early Childhood or Elementary teachers or work with children, adolescents, and families within a broad range of community agencies. Throughout their course of study, students will have numerous opportunities to participate in guided observations and complete internships or practica experiences in rural, suburban and inner-city settings including the Becker College laboratory school. Graduates of this program will be prepared for entry-level positions in a variety of professions within schools and/or community agencies such as:
- Pre K-Second Grade Teacher
- Elementary School Teacher (1-6)
- Family Planning Agencies
- Early Intervention Counselor
- Residential Counselor
- ABA Specialist
- Social Worker
- Family Services, Program Coordinator
- Social Welfare Service Aide
- Inter-generational Care Counselor
- Conflict Resolution Counselor
- Child Care Resource and Referral Agent
- Licensed Child Care Provider
- Teacher in Private and Charter Schools
- Residential Counselor
- Governess or Nanny
- Recreational Program Counselor
- Head Start
- Classroom Teacher
- Parent Educator
- Family Advocate Worker
This sample curriculum sequence illustrates how a student might progress through the program. Course sequence may vary as long as prerequisites are met.
Freshman Year
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Fall Semester
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Credit Hours
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Spring Semester
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Credit
Hours
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ACAD1001
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First Year Experience
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2
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ENGL1003
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Writing about Literature
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3
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INFO1001
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Technology and Society
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3
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MATH1200
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Algebra
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3
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ENGL1001
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English Composition I
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3
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PSYC2505
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Community Systems and Intervention
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3
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PSYC1001
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Introduction to Psychology
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3
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PSYC2002
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Psychology of Personality or
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PSYC2001
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Psychology of Adjustment
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3
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PSYC2105
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Social Psychology
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3
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SOCI1001
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Introduction to Sociology
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3
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14
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15
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Sophomore Year
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Fall Semester
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Credit Hours
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Spring Semester
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Credit
Hours
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BIOL1001
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Biology I with Lab
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4
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BIOL1002
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Biology II with Lab
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4
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ENGL2001
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Survey of Literature or
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3
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ENGL2003
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Public Speaking
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3
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ENGL1006
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Children’s Literature or
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PSYC3400
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Abnormal Psychology or
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3
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ENGL2101
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Introduction to Literature
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PSYC3402
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Child Psychopathology
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PSYC1107
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Human Growth and Development or
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3
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Open Elective
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3
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PSYC1002
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Developmental Child Psychology
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Non-Western Culture Elective
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3
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PSYC1003
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Basic Concepts and Principles in Applied Behavior Analysis or
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3
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EDUC2203
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Special Needs in the Classroom or
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EDUC1001
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Behavior & the Young Child
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PSYC2300
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Adolescent Psychology
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3
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16
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16
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Junior Year
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Fall Semester
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Credit Hours
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Spring Semester
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Credit
Hours
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PSYC2603
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Brain & Behavior or
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3
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PSYC3305
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Group Counseling
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3
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PSYC3100
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Cognitive Psychology
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Psychology Elective or
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3
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MATH2200
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Statistics
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3
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PSYC3903
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Psychology Internship II and Seminar
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Psychology Elective
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3
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PSYC4001
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Research Methods or
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3
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PSYC3902
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Psychology Internship I and Seminar or
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3
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SOCI 4001
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Data Analysis
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EDUC2901
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Infant/Toddler Internship
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Humanities Elective
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3
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PSYC2203
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Understanding Diversity
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3
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Psychology Elective 2000+ level
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3
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Psychology Elective
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3
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18
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15
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Senior Year
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Fall Semester
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Credit Hours
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Spring Semester
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Credit
Hours
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Psychology Elective 2000+ level
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3
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Psychology Elective 3000+ level
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3
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PSYC3200
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Psychology of Family
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3
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PSYC4306
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Counseling Theory and Practice or
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3
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Open Elective
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3
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PSYC4301
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Counseling Children
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Open Elective
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3
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PSYC4600
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Senior Seminar in Psychology
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3
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Open Elective
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3
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Open Elective
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3
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Open Elective
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3
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15
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15
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Total Credits:
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124
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