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Program Overview
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Overview
The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology program at Webster Vienna Private University (WVPU) provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the human mind and behavior. The program is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary for a career in psychology or related fields.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Describe the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
- Implement the use of scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena and demonstrate the ability to interpret, design, and conduct basic psychological research using statistical analyses.
- Apply ethical standards to evaluate psychological science and practice and apply those standards to build and enhance interpersonal relationships locally and globally.
- Demonstrate effective writing, exhibit effective presentation skills, and interact effectively with others.
Curriculum
The program consists of five modules and a thesis. The five modules include:
- Common Core Module (72 ECTS)
- Discipline Core Modules (60 ECTS)
- Discipline Enrichment Module (18 ECTS)
- Electives Module (82 ECTS)
- Thesis (8 ECTS)
Discipline Core Modules
Students must complete all courses in four Discipline Core Modules:
- Discipline Core Module 1 (16 ECTS)
- PSYC 1100 Introduction to Psychology (3 hours)
- PSYC 3025 Psychology and Ethics (2 hours)
- PSYC 4925 Senior Capstone: History and Systems of Psychology (3 hours)
- Discipline Core Module 2 (12 ECTS)
- PSYC 2750 Introduction to Measurements and Statistics (3 hours)
- PSYC 2825 Introduction to Research Methods (3 hours)
- Discipline Core Module 3 (30 ECTS)
- Students must select at least one course from each of the following five content areas:
- Biological and Evolutionary Perspectives (6 ECTS)
- Clinical and Counseling Perspectives (6 ECTS)
- Lifespan Development Perspectives (6 ECTS)
- Learning and Cognitive Perspectives (6 ECTS)
- Social and Cross-Cultural Perspectives (6 ECTS)
- Students must select at least one course from each of the following five content areas:
- Discipline Core Module 4 (2 ECTS)
- PSYC 1800 Careers in Psychology (1 hour)
- PSYC 2975 Sophomore Assessment (0 hours)
- PSYC 4950 Senior Assessment (0 hours)
Discipline Enrichment Module
Students must select at least 18 ECTS from any of the discipline-specific courses listed below, including 6 ECTS from one of the 4000-level courses.
- PSYC 1500 Psychology of Adjustment (3 hours)
- PSYC 2000 Issues in Contemporary Psychology (3 hours)
- PSYC 2125 Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity (3 hours)
- PSYC 2150 Psychology of Sleep (3 hours)
- PSYC 2400 Educational Psychology (3 hours)
- PSYC 2450 Psychology of Interpersonal Communications (3 hours)
- PSYC 2475 Topics in Sex and Gender (3 hours)
- PSYC 2850 Peace Psychology (3 hours)
- PSYC 3000 Topics in Contemporary Psychology (3 hours)
- PSYC 3650 Prejudice and Discrimination (3 hours)
- PSYC 4000 Advanced Studies in Psychology (3 hours)
- PSYC 4150 Political Psychology (3 hours)
- PSYC 4400 Human Sexuality (3 hours)
Electives Module
Students may choose up to 82 ECTS among any of WVPU's course offerings. Any excess ECTS from both the Discipline Enrichment Module and Core Module 3 content areas will be automatically considered as satisfying this category.
Thesis
- PSYC 4825 Bachelor Thesis (8 ECTS)
Admission
Admission to the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology program follows the General Admission Requirements for Undergraduate Programs with the following additional restrictions:
- Transfer students can apply up to 36 ECTS of approved PSYC course work from other colleges/universities towards their degree.
Requirements for Conferment of the Degree
WVPU confers the academic degree of Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in addition to the Bachelor of Arts degree awarded by Webster University following the successful completion of all modules as stated in the Curriculum Overview and Workload and in accordance with the following rules:
- Candidates must complete all modules (240 ECTS) as stated in section 3.1 Curriculum Overview.
- Students must successfully earn 138 ECTS in residence at WVPU, including:
- All courses in the Common Core (72 ECTS)
- All required courses in the Discipline Core Modules 1 and 2 (28 ECTS)
- All required ECTS (30 ECTS) from Discipline Core Module 3
- A bachelor thesis (8 ECTS)
All required courses in the Discipline Core Modules as well as the Discipline Enrichment Module must be completed with a grade of C- or better.
WVPU Policies and Student Obligations
WVPU policies support and maintain the highest quality of education and service level for students. All students attending WVPU are obliged to adhere to university academic policies, including the Study and Examination Guidelines and the Code of Conduct. Students are solely responsible for familiarizing themselves with all applicable university policies and procedures, including those dictating academic standards.
Minor in Psychology (General)
The 18-credit hour minor is appropriate for students who are pursuing a career that has a significant connection to psychology and who wish to deepen their understanding of human behavior by exploring relevant psychological theories and concepts.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Describe the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
- Implement the use of scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena and demonstrate the ability to interpret, design, and conduct basic psychological research using statistical analyses.
- Apply ethical standards to evaluate psychological science and practice and apply those standards to build and enhance interpersonal relationships locally and globally.
- Demonstrate effective writing, exhibit effective presentation skills, and interact effectively with others.
Curriculum
- PSYC 1100 Introduction to Psychology (3 hours)
- Three courses from the following:
- PSYC 2300 Lifespan Development (3 hours)
- PSYC 2825 Introduction to Research Methods (3 hours)
- PSYC 3125 Abnormal Psychology (3 hours)
- PSYC 3325 Applied Learning Theory (3 hours)
- PSYC 3350 Cognitive Psychology (3 hours)
- PSYC 3600 Social Psychology (3 hours)
- PSYC 3775 Personality Theory (3 hours)
- PSYC 3900 Introduction to Counseling (3 hours)
- PSYC 4225 Introduction to the Helping Professions (3 hours)
- PSYC 4300 Health Psychology (3 hours)
- PSYC 4650 Biopsychology (3 hours)
- Two courses with any PSYC prefix (6 hours)
Faculty and Staff
Webster Vienna's experienced faculty is there to help students develop analytical skills, integrate theoretical knowledge with practical experience, and build competencies for specific career objectives or specific areas of interest.
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Academic Year
Adjunct Faculty Name | Research Area/Subject Expertise | Email Address
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Ms. Vanda Derzsi, MSc | Cognitive Psychology |
Dr. Riccardo Draghi-Lorenz | Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy |
Dr. Helga Felsberger | Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis |
Dr. Romualdo Fernandes Ramos | Social Psychology and Occupational Health |
Mr. Jean-Pierre Kallanian, EdM | Counseling and Coaching |
Ms. Magdalena Kelaridis, MA | Counseling and Coaching |
Mag. Katrin Kristjansdottir | Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy |
Dr. Andrea Milic | Personality and Behavioral Psychology |
Ms. Heather Moon Vogels, MA | Counseling Psychology |
Ms. Antonija Pacek, M.Phil | Psychology of Education |
Ms. Suzanne Preston-Mroz, MA | Child and Counseling Psychology |
Mag. Krista Rothschild | Clinical and Health Psychology |
Dr. Isabella Sarto-Jackson | Biological Psychology |
Dr. Jutta Street | Developmental Psychology |
Mag. Sandra Velásquez | Clinical and Health Psychology |
Ms. Elisabeth Wollmann, MSc | Psychotherapy and Psychopathology |
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