Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Community Studies

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OVERVIEW OF DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Minimum number of credits required to graduate: 120

Minimum Cumulative GPA required to graduate: 2.0

The Psychology & Community Studies major is an interdisciplinary, community-engaged program, drawing from anthropology, psychology, sociology, community studies, economics, natural sciences, the arts, and humanities. In exploring the cultural heritage and issues affecting the human communities of Downeast Maine, students obtain a place-based, service-oriented education where they learn how to understand, manage, and promote change - change in their lives, change in society, and global change.

Students complete either the Applied Psychology or Disabilities in Youth concentration.

Career Options

The Psychology & Community Studies major can prepare the student for a career in human services, research, social work, health sciences, advertising, marketing, personnel and business management, public administration, case management, advocacy, conflict mediation, alcohol and substance use counseling, social work and a variety of entry-level positions in service agencies. Career prospects for graduates in Psychology & Community Studies are further enhanced because the human and social service field continues to be a growing one.

Students can enter some positions with a bachelor’s degree, whereas other positions require graduate or professional training. The Psychology & Community Studies faculty is committed to assisting students in planning a program of study that meets their career objectives.

General Requirements

To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 120 credits and achieve a cumulative GPA of at least 2.00. Students must meet all University Core Requirements in addition to program and concentration requirements. The University Core requirements may be met in part by certain Psychology & Community Studies program requirements. For example, the Global Perspectives core requirement is completed in this manner.

Core Science & Math Requirements - 7-8 credits

Complete one of the following:
BIO 117 - This is Life! Credits: 4
ELA 113 - Natural Environments Credits: 4
Complete one of the following:
MAT 113 - Introduction to Statistics Credits: 3
MAT 124 - Statistics for the Social Sciences Credits: 3
MAT 215 - Applied Statistics Credits: 4

Theory & Perspective Requirements - 18 credits

Complete all of the following:
ANT 101 - Cultural Anthropology Credits: 3
CMY 101 - Introduction to Community Studies Credits: 3
PSY 110 - Intro to Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 222 - Psychology Professions & Ethics Credits: 3
SOC 114 - Intro to Sociology Credits: 3
Complete one of the following:
Foreign language elective Credits: 3*
CMY 310 - Online Communities & Culture Credits: 3
Economics elective Credits: 3

* ASL 101 Intro to Sign Language recommended

Application Requirements - 22 credits

Complete both of the following:
PSY 102 - Personal Growth Credits: 3
PSY 211 - Introduction to Behavioral & Community Health Systems Credits: 3
Complete one of the following:
CMY 220 - Soliya: Cross-Cultural Communication Credits: 3
CMY 313 - Crossing Borders Credits: 3
EDU 339 - Working with Culturally Diverse Students Credits: 3
PSY 214 - Psychology of Prejudice Credits: 3
PSY 313 - Counseling Diverse Populations Credits: 3
Complete one of the following:
ANT 212 - Environmental Anthropology Credits: 3
ANT 313 - Political Ecology Credits: 3
PSY 224 - Community Psychology & the Environment Credits: 3
PSY 317 - Environmental Psychology Credits: 3
Complete all of the following:
COE 313 - Community Experience: Internship & Seminar Credits: 3 *
SSC 420 - Research Methods & Design Credits: 4
BEH 450 - Senior Project Credits: 3
* Students in the Disabilities in Youth concentration may use SED 329 Internship in Special Education (3 cr) to satisfy this requirement.

Applied Psychology Concentration - 24 credits

Theory & Perspective Requirements - 12 credits

Complete one of the following:
PSY 212 - Lifespan I Credits: 3
PSY 324 - Lifespan II Credits: 3
PSY 201 - Developmental Psychology Credits: 3
Complete all of the following:
PSY 311 - Social Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 420 - Learning and Memory Credits: 3
PSY 442 - Physiological Psychology Credits: 3

Application Requirements - 12 credits

Psychology elective at or above 300 level Credits: 3
Psychology elective at any level Credits: 3
Social science* elective at or above 300 level Credits: 3
Social science* or foreign language elective at any level Credits: 3

* from ANT, BEH, CMY, ECO, GIS, HTY, POS SOC, SSC, WST

Disabilities in Youth Concentration - 26-28 credits

Complete all of the following:
SED 201 - Dimensions of Exceptionality in the Classroom Credits: 3
SED 362 - Typical & Atypical Expressive & Receptive Language Credits: 3
SED 420 - Special Education Law Credits: 3
SED 425 - Assessment in Special Education Credits: 3
SED 435 - Program Planning for Students with Disabilities Credits: 3
SED 445 - Behavioral Support & Intervention Credits: 3
Complete one of the following:
SED 311 - Working with Families of Children with Disabilities Credits: 3
SED 340 - Communication & Collaboration in Special Education Credits: 3
Complete two of the following:*
PSY 100 - Animal Behavior and Selection of Service Dogs Credits: 2
PSY 200 - Behavioral Health Professional Credits: 4
SED 316 - Working with Students with Emotional Disabilities Credits: 3
SED 355 - Transitional Issues for Students with Disabilities Credits: 3
SED 380 - Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders Credits: 3
* One of the electives should be an SED course to meet State of Maine minimum requirement of 24 credits hours.