Psychology Degree Plan - Main Campus Student Without AA

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120 Credit Hours

Following is a suggested degree plan for a student who has not yet earned an AA degree (General Education and Elective Requirements are included in this plan). Elective hours may be satisfied through Professional Education Credits. Please refer to the Academic Policies for further information.

Semester 1 (Subterm A and B) - 12 Credit Hours

GCIS 1103 - Introduction to Technology I 3 Credit Hours
GMUS 2312 - Music Appreciation 2 Credit Hours
GHHP 1091 - Lifetime Fitness 1 Credit Hours
GREL 1013 - Exploring the Bible 3 Credit Hours
ORM 1003 - Leadership for Academic Success 3 Credit Hours (Must be taken in Subterm A)

Semester 2 (Subterm A and B) - 12 Credit Hours

GENG 1123 - Composition I 3 Credit Hours
GENG 1223 - Composition II 3 Credit Hours
GHUM 1013 - Humanities I 3 Credit Hours
GHUM 1023 - Humanities II 3 Credit Hours

Semester 3 (Subterm A and B) - 12 Credit Hours

GBUS 2813 - American Free Enterprise 3 Credit Hours
GCOM 1203 - Oral Communication 3 Credit Hours
GHUM 1033 - Humanities III 3 Credit Hours
GSCI 1013 - Introduction to Oceanography 3 Credit Hours or
GSCI 1333 - Introduction to Natural Science 3 Credit Hours

Semester 4 (Subterm A and B) - 12 Credit Hours

GMAT 1803 - Survey of Finite Mathematics 3 Credit Hours
PSY 2133 - General Psychology 3 Credit Hours (Fulfills Gen Ed Social Science Requirement)
PSY 3123 - Personality Theories 3 Credit Hours
General Elective 3 Credit Hours

Semester 5 (Subterm A and B) - 12 Credit Hours

PSY 2113 - Marriage & Family Dynamics 3 Credit Hours
PSY 2183 - Life Span Development 3 Credit Hours
PSY 3033 - Social Psychology 3 Credit Hours
PSY 4113 - Abnormal Psychology 3 Credit Hours

Semester 6 (Subterm A and B) - 12 Credit Hours

PSY 3004 - Principles of Statistics & Research Design I 4 Credit Hours
PSY 3013 - Procedures in Counseling 3 Credit Hours
PSY 3014 - Principles of Statistics & Research Design II 4 Credit Hours
PSY 4043 - Psychology of Religion 3 Credit Hours

Semester 7 (Subterm A and B) - 12 Credit Hours

GREL 4003 - Christian Values & Biblical Faith 3 Credit Hours
PSY 3083 - Counseling Across Cultures 3 Credit Hours (Fulfills Gen Ed Global Studies Requirement)
PSY 4513 - Research Practicum 3 Credit Hours
PSY 4753 - Integration of Christianity & Psychology 3 Credit Hours

Note:

This sample degree plan encompasses the General Education and Psychology requirements without consideration for the remaining general elective and minor credits necessary to achieve the 120 total credit hours required for graduation nor the minimum requirements for upper-level credit at Palm Beach Atlantic University.

When selecting free electives, students must take care to ensure they have enough upper-level hours to meet the University’s requirement of 42 Upper Level Credits.