Program Overview

Applied Psychology Major: Organizational Psychology Option (B.S.)

The Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Psychology provides an understanding of human behavior within a socio-cultural context. Students explore the variables affecting human behavior within both individual and group settings. The major positions students for either post-college employment or advanced education. The organizational psychology option introduces students to the study of individual and group behavior in organizations and work environments.

Degree Requirements

• Minimum Credit Requirement: 120 credits
• Minimum Residency Requirement: 30 credits must be taken at UNH
• Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0 is required for conferral
• Core Curriculum Required: General Education Program
• Major, Option, and Elective Requirements as indicated.
• A minimum grade of C- is required in all Major coursework.
• Students are allowed a maximum of two course overlaps. Overlaps can be used between Major, Minor, and General Education requirements with only 8 credits overlapped between the Major and Minor.
• Option requirements are considered part of the Major.
• Students must complete 16 upper-level credits in majors within the College of Professional Studies, Online.

General Education Program Requirements

• A minimum grade of D- is required in all General Education coursework.
• Students are allowed a maximum of two course overlaps. Overlaps can be used between Major, Minor, and General Education requirements with only 8 credits overlapped between the Major and Minor.
• All General Education requirements must be taken prior to the capstone.
• Course List:
  • ENG 420: The Writing Process (4 credits)
  • COM 460: Interpersonal Communication and Group Dynamics (4 credits)
  • COM 480: Visual Communication (4 credits)
  • CRIT 501: Introduction to Critical Inquiry (4 credits)
  • Select one of the following: MTH 402, MTH 504, MTH 510 (4 credits)
  • Knowledge of Human Behavior & Social Systems (4 credits)
  • Knowledge of the Physical & Natural World (4 credits)
  • Knowledge of Human Thought & Expression (4 credits)
  • CRIT 602: Advanced Critical Analysis and Strategic Thinking (4 credits)
  • IDIS 601A, IDIS 601B, or IDIS 601C: Interdisciplinary Seminar (4 credits)
• Total Credits: 40

Writing Program Requirements

All bachelor's degree candidates are required to complete four writing intensive courses as part of the University Writing Program Requirements as follows:

• ENG 420: The Writing Process
• One Writing Intensive course in the Major
• One Writing Intensive course at the 600-level or above
• One Additional Writing Intensive Course
• Writing Intensive courses are identified with the label "Writing Intensive Course" in the "Attributes" section of the course description and/or a W following the course number.

Major Requirements

Prior to capstone enrollment, students are expected to complete all General Education program requirements. Students should consult with their advisor regarding specific major courses that may be completed with their capstone. Refer to the Degree Plan for a sample course sequence. Academic Advisor approval is required for registration to be processed.

• Course List:
  • PSY 410: Introduction to Psychology (4 credits)
  • PSY 470 or PSY 525: Child Development or Human Development (4 credits)
  • PSY 530 or SOSC 602 or SOCI 601: Social Psychology or Men and Women in Cross-Cultural Perspectives or Society and the Individual (4 credits)
  • MTH 504: Statistics (4 credits)
  • PSY 602 or PSY 685: Theories of Personality or Principles of Psychopathology (4 credits)
  • IDIS 560: Research Methods in the Behavioral Sciences (4 credits)
  • Major Electives: Select one of the following (4 credits)
    • BEHS 675: Terrorism: Domestic and International
    • BEHS 695: Internship in Behavioral Science
    • CRIM 425: Juvenile Justice
    • PSY 530: Social Psychology
    • PSY 602: Theories of Personality
    • PSY 603: Crisis Intervention
    • PSY 626: Educational Psychology
    • PSY 630: Psychology of Adulthood
    • PSY 654: Counseling Theories
    • PSY 665: Principles of Assessment
    • PSY 685: Principles of Psychopathology
    • SLA 506: Language Acquisition
    • SOCI 675: Child Abuse and Neglect
    • SOSC 602: Men and Women in Cross-Cultural Perspectives
    • SOSC 630: Aspects of Aging and Older Adulthood in a Modern Society
  • Option in Organizational Psychology:
    • MGMT 566: Organizational Behavior (4 credits)
    • PSY 646: Psychology of Occupational Stress (4 credits)
    • COM 675: Organizational Communication (4 credits)
    • Select one of the following: HRM 580, HRM 635, HRM 740, or SOCI 603 (4 credits)
  • Integrative Capstone: PSY 795 or PSY 797 (4 credits)
• Total Credits: 56

Electives

Open electives are courses students will need to take in addition to their general education and major requirements in order to satisfy the remaining credit totals for their programs. Open electives are defined as any credit course offered by the College not already included in the student's general education, major, option, or minor. Students will need 120 credits total to graduate with a bachelor's degree from the Online Division of the College of Professional Studies.

Sample Course Sequence

Plan of Study Grid:

• First Year:
  • Fall: ENG 420, PSY 410, General Education Course, Elective (16 credits)
  • Spring: COM 460, CRIT 501, MTH 402 or MTH 504 or MTH 510, PSY 470 or PSY 525 (16 credits)
• Second Year:
  • Fall: COM 480, MTH 504, PSY 530 or SOSC 602 or SOCI 601, General Education Course (16 credits)
  • Spring: IDIS 560, PSY 602 or PSY 685, Major Elective, General Education Course (16 credits)
• Third Year:
  • Fall: COM 675, CRIT 602, MGMT 566, Elective (16 credits)
  • Spring: PSY 646, PSY 725, HRM 580 or HRM 635 or HRM 740 or SOCI 603, Elective (16 credits)
• Fourth Year:
  • Fall: IDIS 601A or IDIS 601B or IDIS 601C, PSY 740, Elective, Elective (16 credits)
  • Spring: PSY 797 or PSY 795, Elective (8 credits)
• Total Credits: 120

Program Learning Outcomes

• Differentiate and critically analyze biological, developmental, cognitive, and sociocultural theories that provide an understanding of behavior and communicate this knowledge effectively.
• Use computer technology, as well as quantitative and scientific reasoning, to function as informed consumers of psychological research.
• Apply ethical principles that guide and inform the conduct of research and clinical practice.