Behavioral Science Major: Applied Psychology Option (A.S.)

https://cps.unh.edu/online/program/as/behavioral-science-applied-psychology-option

The Associate in Science in Behavioral Science provides an interdisciplinary approach to understanding human behavior within a global world view. Foundation courses at an associate level introduce behavioral science students to the biological, psychological, social, and cultural variables of human behavior. This degree prepares students for a smooth transition to the B.S. in Applied Psychology, Health & Wellness, Human Services, or Criminal Justice. The applied psychology option introduces students to the research basis of psychology.

Degree Requirements

Minimum Credit Requirement: 60 credits
Minimum Residency Requirement: 16 credits must be taken at UNH
Minimum GPA: 2.0 required for conferral*
Core Curriculum Required: General Education Program

Major, Option, and Elective Requirements as indicated.
*Major GPA requirements as indicated.

General Education Program Requirements

A minimum grade of D- is required in all General Education coursework. Students are allowed a maximum of one course overlap between the Major and General Education areas.

ENG 420The Writing Process4
COM 460Interpersonal Communication and Group Dynamics4
COM 480Visual Communication4
CRIT 501Introduction to Critical Inquiry4
Select one of the following:4
Math for Our World
Statistics
Pre-Calculus
Knowledge of Human Behavior & Social Systems4
Knowledge of the Physical & Natural World4
Knowledge of Human Thought & Expression4
Total Credits32

Major Requirements 

A minimum grade of C- is required in all Major/Option coursework. Students are allowed a maximum of one course overlap between the Major/Option and General Education areas.

Major in Behavioral Science
PSY 410Introduction to Psychology4
PSY 525Human Development4
SOCI 410Introduction to Sociology4
Option in Applied Psychology
Select three of the following:12
Statistics
Social Psychology
Theories of Personality
Psychology of Adulthood
Principles of Psychopathology
Race & Diversity in the U.S.
Men and Women in Cross-Cultural Perspectives
Total Credits24

Electives 

Open electives are courses students will need to take in addition to their general education and major requirements in order to satisfy the remaining credit totals for their programs. Open electives are defined as any credit course offered by the College not already included in the student's general education, major, concentration or minor. Students will need 60 credits total to graduate with an associate degree.

This degree plan is a sample and does not reflect the impact of transfer credit or current course offerings. UNH CPS Online undergraduate students should develop individual academic plans with their academic advisor during their first year at UNH.

Sample Course Sequence

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredits
COM 460 Interpersonal Communication and Group Dynamics 4
ENG 420 The Writing Process 4
PSY 410 Introduction to Psychology 4
SOCI 410 Introduction to Sociology 4
 Credits16
Spring
CRIT 501 Introduction to Critical Inquiry 4
MTH 402
Math for Our World
or Statistics
or Pre-Calculus
4
PSY 525 Human Development 4
General Education Course 4
 Credits16
Second Year
Fall
COM 480 Visual Communication 4
MTH 504
Statistics
or Social Psychology
or Theories of Personality
or Psychology of Adulthood
or Principles of Psychopathology
or Race & Diversity in the U.S.
or Men and Women in Cross-Cultural Perspectives
4
PSY 530
Social Psychology
or Statistics
or Theories of Personality
or Psychology of Adulthood
or Principles of Psychopathology
or Race & Diversity in the U.S.
or Men and Women in Cross-Cultural Perspectives
4
General Education Course 4
 Credits16
Spring
PSY 602
Theories of Personality
or Statistics
or Social Psychology
or Psychology of Adulthood
or Principles of Psychopathology
or Race & Diversity in the U.S.
or Men and Women in Cross-Cultural Perspectives
4
General Education Course 4
Elective 4
 Credits12
 Total Credits60
  • Attain proficiency in the basic concepts, theories, and methods of inquiry in behavioral sciences.
  • Evaluate ethical principles of the behavioral sciences.
  • Prepare for seamless transition to the Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology, Health & Wellness, Human Services, or Criminal Justice.