Program Overview

Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology

Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology is a program that focuses on the scientific research of psychology to improve real-world issues. The curriculum has a scientific concentration in clinical psychology, clinical neurosciences, and criminal and forensic psychology. The program emphasizes the teaching of theories and methods that will culminate in the acquisition of a specific set of professional skills.

Program Details

• Location: Ottawa, KS (Residential Campus)
• Program Type: Bachelor of Arts
• Field of Study: Applied Psychology

Required Major Courses

• PSY 12053 | GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (3)
• PSY 30153 | THEORIES OF PERSONALITY (3)
• PSY 30353 | PSYCHOPATHOLOGY (3)
• PSY 31354 | PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY (3)
• PSY 32253 | RESEARCH DESIGN AND ANALYSIS (3)
• PSY 36000/HUS 36000 | STATISTICS FOR SOCIAL SCIENCES (3)
• PSY 37030 | ETHICS IN PSYCHOLOGY (3)
• PSY 49201 | SEMINAR IN PSYCHOLOGY (4)

Concentrations

Criminal Psychology Concentration

• PSY 37000 | CRIMINAL PROFILING (3)
• PSY 37001 | PSYCHOLOGY OF TERRORISM (3)
• PSY 37002 | CRIMINAL PSYCHOLOGY: SCIENTIFIC ANALYSIS OF CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR (3)
• PSY 37040 | PSYCHOLOGY & THE LAW (3)

Culture Inclusion and Diversity Concentration

• PSY 30155/LAS 30155 | IDS: DISABILITY AS A CULTURAL VARIABLE (3)
• PSY 31454/LAS 31454 | IDS: LGBTQIA+ AFFIRMATIVE PSYCHOLOGY (3)
• PSY 37010 | CULTURE, GENDER & PSYCHOPATHOLOGY (3)
• PSY 49000 | PSYCHOLOGY OF RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY (3)

University Accreditation

Ottawa University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Specific degree programs within the institution have also been accredited by relevant bodies within the field, including the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), National Addiction Studies Accreditation Commission (NASAC), Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), and National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA).