Holy Names University | Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Preparation for the Major

	Psychology

.	PSYC 1A and 1B Fundamentals of Psychology

	Quantitative

.	PSYC 63 Statistical Methods

	Biological

.	BIOL 15 Fundamentals of Physiology

Strongly Recommended Courses:

	Social Science

.	SOCI 1 Introduction to Sociology

	Philosophy

.	PHIL 40 The Human Person

Requirements for the Major (27 upper-division units)

	Statistics-Methodology (6 units)

.	PSYC 100(W) Experimental Psychology

.	PSYC 108(W) Field Methods

Breadth One course from each of the following four areas:

	a. Biological and Cognitive Psychology (3 units)

.	BIOL 15 and PHSC 15

.	PSYC 124 Physiological Psychology

.	PSYC 128 Human Sexuality

.	PSYC 132 Cognitive Development

b.	Social Psychology (3 units)

.	PSYC 140 Social Psychology

.	PSYC 143 Group Processes and Communication

.	PSYC 147 Gender Issues

.	PSYC 148(W) Organizational Behavior

c.	Developmental Psychology (3 units)

.	PSYC 130 Child and Adolescent Development

.	PSYC 131 Adult Development and Aging (trimester)

.	PSYC 132 Cognitive Development

.	PSYC 134 Personality and Social Development (trimester)

d.	Personality and Clinical Psychology (3 units)

.	PSYC 160 Psychology of Personality

.	PSYC 167 Counseling Theories and Procedures

.	PSYC 168 Psychopathology

e.	History of Psychology (3 units)

.	PSYC 195(W) Senior Coordinating Seminar

Electives (6 units)

Six additional upper-division units in Psychology, selected in consultation with the student's advisor.

	Internship (Strongly Recommended):

.	PSYC 196 Internship in Psychology

Psychology Emphasis

As the study of psychology presents varied career possibilities, the psychology program offers five study tracks or emphases. The specified courses satisfy the Breadth and elective requirements in psychology.

Graduate School Emphasis

Area concentration prepares the student for graduate work in either cognitive, developmental, social, personality, or clinical psychology.

	Course work includes:

.	PSYC 100(W) Experimental Psychology

.	PSYC 108(W) Field Methods

.	PSYC 124 Physiological Psychology

	plus four courses in area of concentration.

Ministry Emphasis

The Psychology major with a Religious Studies minor prepares the student for work in ministry settings. The Religious Studies minor is developed in conjunction with the Religious Studies program.

	Course work includes:

.	PSYC 128 Human Sexuality

.	PSYC 140 Social Psychology

.	PSYC 143 Group Processes and Communication

.	SOCI 130 Contemporary Families

.	PSYC 130 Child & Adolescent Development

	or PSYC 131 Adult Development and Aging (trimester program)

.	PSYC 160 Psychology of Personality

	or PSYC 167 Counseling Theories and Procedures

Teaching and Liberal Studies Emphasis

The double major in Psychology and Liberal Studies is designed for candidates for the Standardized Teaching Credential with specialization in elementary teaching. The program is designed in conjunction with the Liberal Studies advisor.

	Course work includes:

.	PSYC 120 Learning, Thinking, and Creativity

.	PSYC 132 Cognitive Development

.	PSYC 134 Personality & Social Development (trimester)

.	PSYC 140 Social Psychology

.	PSYC 167 Counseling Theories and Procedures

Business Emphasis

The Psychology major with a Business emphasis is a career oriented program designed to prepare students to work in areas of management, personnel, and human services.

Course work includes:

• PSYC 120 Learning, Thinking, and Creativity

• PSYC 131 Adult Development and Aging (trimester)

• PSYC 140 Social Psychology

• PSYC 143 Group Processes and Communication

• PSYC 148(W) Organizational Behavior

and PSYC 160 Psychology of Personality

or PSYC 167 Counseling Theories and Procedures

Clinical & Community Services Emphasis

The Psychology major with an emphasis in clinical & community service prepares students to work in human services or to go on to graduate school in clinical or counseling psychology. The student may wish to develop a Sociology minor for this emphasis.

	Course work includes:

.	PSYC 128 Human Sexuality

.	PSYC 143 Group Processes and Communication

.	PSYC 160 Psychology of Personality

.	PSYC 167 Counseling Theories and Procedures

.	PSYC 168 Psychopathology

.	SOCI 130 Contemporary Families

	plus one of the following:

.	PSYC 130 Child & Adolescent Development

.	PSYC 131 Adult Development and Aging (trimester)

.	PSYC 134 Personality & Social Development (trimester)

(W)=Intensive writing class

Admission Contact Information

Holy Names University
Office of Admission
3500 Mountain Boulevard
Oakland CA 94619

local telephone: 510.436.1351
toll-free: 1.800.430.1321
email: admissions@hnu.edu

Scheduled visits to classes and appointments with faculty are encouraged and can be arranged through the Admission Office.

For transfer students, reasonable consideration is given to equating previous coursework with Holy Names University requirements.