48 units

Azusa Pacific’s bachelor’s completion program in psychology is designed for transfer students who have at least 30 units and are interested in completing a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at the High Desert, Inland Empire, Monrovia, Murrieta, Orange County, or San Diego regional location, or online. Students gain hands-on field experience as they learn about human behavior and how to analyze and solve problems in various settings, preparing them to make a difference in the lives of others.

Azusa Pacific’s bachelor’s completion programs allow students who began a program of study at another higher education institution to finish their degree at APU. In order to graduate, students must complete the required program units and APU Core general education units, for a total of 120 units.

Requirements

The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology degree completion program is ideal for students interested in clinical/counseling or other applied areas of psychology. The core requirements (Domain 1) give students grounding in the discipline and an understanding of the basics of human behavior. The career-focus electives (Domain 2) provide students with clear applications of psychology, clustered by common themes and areas of employment. And the applied integrative learning electives (Domain 3) offer internships and/or research experience.

Course List

Code	Title	Units
Prerequisites
PRMA 130	Introduction to Statistics 1
PRBI 101	Biology and Society 2
or PRPY 112	Science and Technology for Everyday Applications
Domain 1: Core Courses
PRPS 110	General Psychology 3, 4	3
PRPS 250	Data Analysis in Psychology	3
PRWR 260	Psychology Subdisciplines and Career Trajectories	3
PRPS 360	Abnormal Psychology	3
PRPS 362	Research Methods in Psychology	3
PRPS 496	Writing 3: Senior Seminar in Psychology and Christian Integration	3
Developmental
Choose one of the following:		3
PRPS 290	Human Growth and Development 4
PRPS 345	Psychology of Child and Adolescent Development 4
PRPS 355	Psychology of Adult Development
Neurocognition
Choose one of the following:		3
PRPS 292	Introduction to Brain and Behavior
PRPS 390	Cognition
PRPS 405	Psychology of Learning
PRPS 472	Neurological and Behavioral Disorders
Sociocultural
Choose one of the following:		3
PRPS 320	Social Psychology
PRPS 400	Multicultural Psychology 5
Domain 2: Career Focus		18
Choose any six courses (18 units) from any of the following clusters. A course may be used to meet the requirement of Domain 1 or Domain 2, but not both.
Business and Community Cluster
PRPS 320	Social Psychology
PRPS 370	Industrial/Organizational Psychology
PRPS 375	Psychology of Conflict Management and Mediation
PRPS 386	Community Psychology
PRPS 400	Multicultural Psychology 5
PRPS 420	Political Psychology
Clinical and Counseling Cluster
PRPS 280	Introduction to Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor Credentialing
PRPS 380	Psychology of Personality
PRPS 383	Psychology of Suicide
PRPS 415	Group Process
PRPS 430	Intervention Strategies with Children
PRPS 445	Psychology of the Family
PRPS 450	Counseling Theory
PRPS 451	Interventions in Counseling
PRPS 464	Substance Use Assessment and Interventions
PRPS 466	Case Management in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders
Development and Education Cluster
PRPS 290	Human Growth and Development 4
PRPS 305	Educational Psychology
PRPS 345	Psychology of Child and Adolescent Development 4
PRPS 355	Psychology of Adult Development
PRPS 410	Psychology of Exceptional Children
PRPS 432	Psychosocial Interventions in Pediatric Health Care
PCLS 501	Advanced Child Development 6, 7
PCLS 511	Family Systems Theory and Applications 6, 7
PCLS 523	Coping Strategies for Children Experiencing Stress and Trauma 6, 7
Methods Cluster
PRPS 340	History of Psychology
PRPS 475	Research Experience I
PRPS 480	Psychological Testing and Measurement
PSYC 501	Theory, Research and Practice in Psychology 6, 7
PSYC 511	Experimental Research Methods 6, 7
or PSYC 512	Non-Experimental Research Methods
PSYC 518	Analysis of Variance 6, 7
Neurocognition Cluster
PRPS 292	Introduction to Brain and Behavior
PRPS 390	Cognition
PRPS 405	Psychology of Learning
PRPS 453	Bilingualism, Biculturalism, and Cognition
PRPS 470	Cognitive Neuroscience
PRPS 472	Neurological and Behavioral Disorders
Restoring Wholeness Cluster
PRPS 330	Sports Psychology
PRPS 385	Health Psychology
PRPS 440	Psychology of Religion
PRPS 463	Drugs, Behavior, and Society 8
PRPS 485	Stress and Coping
Domain 3: Applied Integrative Learning		3
Choose one of the following:
PRPS 455	Field Experience 8
PRPS 475	Research Experience I
Total Units		48

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Meets the APU Core: Quantitative Reasoning general education requirement.

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Meets the APU Core: Natural Science general education requirement.

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An AP Psychology score of 3, 4, or 5 will be accepted for PRPS 110.

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Meets the APU Core: Social Science general education requirement.

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Meets the APU Core: Intercultural Competence general education requirement.

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Requires senior standing and departmental permission.

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Distance-learning course.

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Can be double-counted toward the alcohol and drug counseling minor.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program shall be able to:

1. DISCIPLINARY KNOWLEDGE- Demonstrate a working knowledge of psychology's content domains, key theories, concepts, principles, themes, and applications of psychology in society.
2. CRITICAL THINKING, SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY AND EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION- Demonstrate effective expression of critical thought and scientific inquiry in their engagement with (a) psychology literature, (b) conduct of psychological research, and (c) written, (d) oral, and interpersonal communication.
3. VALUES AND ETHICS- (a) demonstrate knowledge of the APA ethical (a.1) and multicultural ethical (a.2) standards for the practice of psychology and are able to utilize those standards in decision making and actions in scientific inquiry (a.3), sociocultural (a.4), and interpersonal contexts (a.5). Students (b) articulate and behaviorally express values that build and enhance interpersonal relationships and community engagement at local, multicultural, and cross cultural levels.
4. APPLICATION TO VOCATION- Demonstrate the ability to utilize and apply psychological knowledge and professional skills to: (a) develop vocational post-baccalaureate goals, (b) work collaboratively with diverse others, (c) serve others needs, (d) self-regulate and manage projects successfully, and (e) solve increasingly complex problems.
5. FAITH INTEGRATION- Demonstrate skill in the integration of Christian faith and theology with the science of psychology as it relates to the nature and content of: humanity (F1), knowledge (F2), values and ethics (F3), and vocational and spiritual formation (F4).