Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Becker College offers an evening Accelerated Degree Program in Psychology to prepare students to work with children, adolescents, and families within a broad range of community agencies. 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
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- 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
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This sample curriculum sequence illustrates how a student might progress through the program. Course sequencing may vary as long as prerequisites are met.
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Requirements
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Group 1 Requirements
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Group 3 Requirements
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Credit Hours
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Credit Hours
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INFO1001
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Technology & Society
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3
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EDUC2500
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ECE Practicum OR
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6
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PSYC1002
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Developmental Child Psychology OR
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3
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SOCI9999
SOCI9999
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Social Science Elective
Social Science Elective
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3
3
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PSYC1107
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Human Growth
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PSYC3100
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Cognitive Psychology
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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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PSYC3305
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Group Counseling
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3
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PSYC2001
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Psychology of Adjustment
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3
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PSYC4001
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Research Methods
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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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PSYC2300
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Adolescent Psychology
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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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PSYC3200
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Psychology of Family
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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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PSYC4306
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Counseling Theory OR
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3
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ENGL1003
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Writing About Literature
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3
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PSYC4301
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Counseling Children
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PSYC2002
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Psychology of Personality OR
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3
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HUMN9999
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Humanities Elective
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3
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PSYC2105
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Social Psychology
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NONW9999
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Non-Western Culture
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3
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EDUC1001
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Behavior in the Young Child OR
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3
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PSYC9999
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Psychology Elective
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3
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EDUC2203
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Special Needs
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PSYC9999
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Psychology Elective
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3
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PSYC9999
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Psychology Elective
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3
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Group 2 Requirements
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Group 4 Requirements
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Credit Hours
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Credit Hours
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BIOL1001
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Biology I w/Lab
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4
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PSYC4600
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Senior Seminar
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3
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BIOL1002
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Biology II w/Lab
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4
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PSYC9999
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Psychology Elective (3000+)
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3
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MATH1200
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College Algebra
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3
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SOCI9999
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Social Science Elective
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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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OPEN9999
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Open Elective
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3
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PSYC3400
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Abnormal Psychology OR
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3
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OPEN9999
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Open Elective
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3
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PSYC3402
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Child Psychopathology
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OPEN9999
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Open Elective
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3
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ENGL1006
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Children’s Literature
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3
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OPEN9999
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Open Elective
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3
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MATH2200
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Statistics
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3
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OPEN9999
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Open Elective
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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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OPEN9999
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Open Elective
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3
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Courses may be waived by Exam
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ENGL1001
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Foundations of Writing
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3
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MATF1001
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Foundations of College Math
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3
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Total Credits Required to Complete Psychology Degree
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122
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Additional Files:
Liberal Arts/Elementary Education and Psychology
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