Feb 19, 2025  
2009-2010 Academic Catalog 
    
2009-2010 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Human Services-Psychology B.S.


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A practice-oriented degree designed to provide a better understanding of human nature and of the behavior of oneself and others as individuals and as members of groups.  The focus of the department is to foster student professional development through its curriculum, as well as through planned programming and activities lead by the two student organizations, Psi Chi and Psychology Club.  Students graduate with a strong foundation in theory, research, and application and nearly 100% of graduates find work in the field or are accepted to graduate programs.

EMPLOYMENT

Careers working with people and for graduate training; work with families, child and family advocacy, intervention, and counseling for all age groups; additional areas of employment are diverse and can include law enforcement, business, human resources, vocational rehabilitation, youth ministry, education and more.

DEGREE AWARDED

Bachelor of Science

CONTACT

Bill Allan
Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences
316-295-5891
ballan@friends.edu

Dr. Donna Stuber-McEwen
Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences
316-295-5663
mcewen@friends.edu
psych@friends.edu

Choose one Area of Specialization (15 hours required within areas):


Notes:


*Offered on alternating years or summer

**Required for Psychology track

 

Psychology and Religion: 15 hours


May include one course from another area

  • REL 220C Basic Christian Beliefs 3 hours
  • REL 220A Varieties of Religious Experience 3 hours
  • REL 325 Foundations of Youth Ministry 3 hours

Note:


**Required for Psychology and Religion track

Note:


**Required for Industrial Psychology track

Total Major Requirements: 46 hours


Total Degree Requirements: 124 hours


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