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Apr 29, 2024
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Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024
Community Psychology, B.S.
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120 Credit Hours
Available to PBA Online students only
Multidisciplinary in scope, course work in Community Psychology involves consideration of social problems, provides a framework for development of substantive solutions, and facilitates the elucidation of the mechanisms that promote the spiritual, mental, and physical well-being of people in the community. The major in Community Psychology provides rigorous academic preparation for students who wish to pursue careers in human services, family and youth programs, community development mental and physical health, counseling, violence prevention programs, multicultural program development, programs for the elderly, and human relations. The major also prepares the motivated student for graduate work in a number of academic and applied research fields including sociology, counseling, public health, and social work as well as interdisciplinary graduate work in the social sciences.
Elements of this degree are adapted from the on-ground psychology program offered through the School of Liberal Arts & Sciences.
Program Structure
The required curriculum for the Community Psychology major is composed of three-credit hour courses normally offered during eight-week subterms. Each online course is primarily asynchronous. Students view lessons and complete assignments at the time of their choosing within stated course deadlines, which typically follow a weekly rhythm. Online courses also invite students to attend several synchronous virtual class sessions through designated technology. Generally for each 8-week course, students are invited to attend two or three of these live virtual meetings. As an accelerated program, the Community Psychology major is designed so that full-time students can complete 30 credits each academic year: 12 credits each fall, 12 credits each spring, and 6 credits each summer. Students should expect to need a minimum of two fall and two spring semesters of enrollment to complete this major.
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Program Learning Outcomes
“Expected student learning outcomes specify the knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes students are expected to attain in courses or in a program.” Page 69. Resource Manual for the Principles of Accreditation: Foundations for Quality Enhancement, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), 2018.
- Demonstrate competence in research methodology, analysis, and critical thinking appropriate to the field of Community Psychology.
- Integrate a biblical perspective in the study of psychological concepts relevant to the field of Community Psychology.
- Effectively communicate about topics that are central to the field of Community Psychology.
Graduation Requirements
Conferral of a Baccalaureate degree in this program of study is determined by successful completion of the Baccalaureate Graduation Requirements outlined here.
NOTE: Students must earn 42 upper level (3000-4000) credit hours in order to graduate. A total of at least 21 of these upper level credit hours must be completed in the selected major.
Major in Community Psychology Curriculum Requirements
Faith, Roots, and Reason (General Education) Requirements - 45 Credit Hours
The Faith, Roots, and Reason Social Science requirement is fulfilled through a course in this major. Only 42 of the 45 credit hours of the Faith, Roots, and Reason program will still be required for the completion of this program.
As part of the remaining 42 credit hours of Faith, Roots, and Reason requirements, students must elect to complete LAS 1003 - Learning and Academic Success at PBA from the Orientation menu and PLS 3003 - Freedom in American Society as their “freedom” selection.
Required Community Psychology Major Courses - 27 Credit Hours
Elective Psychology Course - 3 Credit Hours
Select one upper-level PSY course (3 credit hours)
Elective Community Psychology Courses - 12 Credit Hours
Choose 4 of the following:
- Any additional PSY courses
Additional Required Credit Hours - 33-36 Credit Hours
These additional hours may be fulfilled by a minor, second major, general electives taken concurrently, previous coursework taken at PBA, or through transfer credits. Up to 27 credits are possible through Professional Education Credits. See Academic Policies for information on PECs.
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