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2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Psychology: Research Concentration, B.A.

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Core Requirements

All students must complete the Avila University Core Curriculum as a part of their degree programs. The Core consists of a minimum of 39 credit hours that meet the requirements listed below. Please go to Core Curriculum  for more information and to view all Core classes.

Core Foundations (9-11 credit hours)

Foundations requirements provide the basic skills essential for effective participation in other classes as well as the professional world.

Core Pillars & Levels (30 credit hours)

Pillars and Levels requirements address the breadth of knowledge expected of a liberal arts education and challenges students to integrate prior knowledge and create new ideas through higher levels of coursework.

Cross-Application Note: All courses that meet a Pillar also meet a Level and may meet a Designation requirement. Some courses taken for major and/or minor requirements may also meet Core requirements.

CORE CURRICULUM OBJECTIVES
    Social Justice & Civic Life Pillar 
(6 credit hours required)

Creativity & Culture Pillar
(6 credit hours required)

 Belief & Reason Pillar
(6 credit hours required)		 Explorations of Nature Pillar 
(6 credit hours required)

24 credit hours required 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 ACQUIRE LEVEL        
TRANSFORM LEVEL        
6 credit hours required CONTRIBUTE LEVEL

 

 

      

Core Designations

Core Component Designations requirements incorporate assignments and experiences focused on developing and deepening student understanding to prepare students for responsible lifelong contributions to the global community.

CORE Designations

Interdisciplinary Studies (IS)

(9 credit hours)

Global Studies (GS)    

(9 credit hours)     

Community Engagement (CE)    

(3 credit hours) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Transfer Students

The Core Component Designations requirement for transfer students is determined by the number of credit hours transferred to Avila University. Please see the Transfer Students  page within this catalog.

Cross-Application

As noted above, courses can have multiple designations and thus meet multiple requirements at once.

Example: BI 215 - Humans & the Environment (3)  meets all of the following requirements:

  • Belief & Reason Nature Pillar
  • Transform Level
  • Global Studies (GS) Designation
  • Major Requirement

Psychology (BA)

Psychology is the scientific study of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Avila psychology majors learn to approach behavior at individual and systems levels as “scientist-practitioners” through coursework, research and field experiences.

By developing a combination of interpersonal, analytic, research, and writing skills, psychology majors are in demand for a wide variety of occupations. We offer three areas of concentration, each designed to prepare students for their future goals:

  1. Mental Health Concentration - Designed for students interested in a liberal arts bachelor’s degree, who would like to better understand normal and abnormal human behavior. Students in this concentration typically find employment that utilizes their psychology skills, enter master’s level psychology or counseling programs, or enter other graduate programs in areas such as law, medicine, or business.
  2. Research Concentration - Designed for students interested in pursuing a doctorate in psychology and/or a career in research. Students must apply for acceptance into the research concentration after completing PY 261  and PY 262 . Minimal requirements for acceptance into the research concentration include: (a) completion of six hours of coursework at Avila, (b) a 3.25 cumulative grade point average, (c) a B grade or better in PY 261 and PY 262, and (d) recommendation of their advisor.
  3. General - Designed for students interested in a flexible degree program.

The Psychology Club and Psi Chi (Psychology Honor Society) support extracurricular activities, collaborative learning projects, and volunteer opportunities.

Major Related Requirements

Students must complete the following major related requirements:

Major Requirements

The candidate for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology must complete all of the General Degree requirements  stated in this catalog.

In addition, students must complete the following psychology major core course requirements as well as requirements in up to two selected areas of concentration, for a total of 42 credit hours. Note: ALL required major courses - core, concentration(s) and related requirements - must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.

Psychology Major Core Course Requirements:

The psychology major “core” consists of 27 credit hours in the following courses:

Note

Avila Advantage students may take PY 260  and EC 240  in place of PY 261  and PY 262 .

Research Concentration

In addition to the 27 hours of core psychology requirements, students must complete the following:

At least two credits from

At least three credits of

Six credits of

Technology Requirement

Computer competency will be demonstrated by successful completion of the following course:

Outcomes

In addition to the general degree requirements, psychology majors must meet departmental learning outcomes within the following six areas, based on guidelines developed by Avila faculty as members of the Tuning Psychology consortium (www.TuningUSA.org), and consistent with recommendations from the American Psychological Association:

Outcome 1.  Psychological Knowledge and Application

Students will acquire knowledge in psychological theories, concepts, research, and historical trends, and be able to apply this knowledge in personal and professional contexts.

Outcome 2.  Scientific Reasoning and Research Skills

Students will be critical consumers of information, applying scientific reasoning, problem solving, and basic psychological research methods in understanding and addressing social psychological issues.

Outcome 3.  Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Students will apply psychological principles to communicate and interact effectively with members of diverse groups in various contexts.

Outcome 4.  Professional Standards

Students will understand professional and personal values of the discipline, recognizing the importance of human diversity and sociocultural context. 

Outcome 5.  Professional and Personal Development

Students will apply psychological principles to further their professional and personal development, and demonstrate readiness for post-baccalaureate employment or advanced degree programs.

Outcome 6.  Social Responsibility

Students will understand issues of social justice and compassion through the lens of psychological science, and will be able to apply psychological principles to “serve the dear neighbor without distinction.”

Assessment

The outcomes for the psychology major are assessed through a combination of: (1) written and performance examinations and assignments as specified in the course syllabi; (2) self, instructor, practicum supervisor, and psychology faculty evaluations; and (3) completed projects assigned throughout the program.

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