Psychology and Human Services Curriculum and Course Sequences
Core Curriculum
Required Orientation Course: 1 course required
CP400-1 - New Student Orientation (0 credits)
Required (Core) Courses: 13 courses required (39 credits)
BSPY210 - Writing for Psychology (3 credits)1
BSPY213 - Strategies for Academic Excellence -OR- BSHS311 - Leadership and Management in Human Service Organizations (3 credits)
BSSC217 - Introduction to Nutritional Psychology1 -OR- BSSC317 - Introduction to Social Neuroscience (3 credits)
BSPY220 - Cross Cultural Human Development (3 credits)
BSHS225 - Ethics in Human Services and Behavioral Health (3 credits)
BSPY230 - Introduction to Psychopathology (3 credits)
BSHS241 - Fundamental Interventions in Human Services (3 credits)
BSHS250 - Contemporary Policy and Practices in Behavioral Health and Human Services (3 credits)1
BSMA308 - Intermediate Statistics for Social Sciences (3 credits)
BSPY310 - Families, Schools and Communities (3 credits)
BSPY350 - Counseling Theories (3 credits)1
BSPY410 - Research Design and Methods in Social Sciences (3 credits)1
BSPY420 - Practicum and Seminar in Human Services and Psychology -OR- BSPY4XX - Applied Competencies in Behavioral Health(3 credits)
BSPY495 - BSPHS Program Comprehensive Exam (0 credits)
Electives: 6 courses required (18 credits)
BSAP303 - Addictions Counseling (3 credits)
BSHS221 - Best Practices in Case Management (3 credits)
BSHS231 - Substance Use and Addictive Behavior (3 credits)
BSHS301 - Introduction to Trauma, Crisis Intervention, and Resiliency (3 credits)
BSHS321 - Professional Issues in Human Services (3 credits)1
BSPY203 - Helpers and Heroes (3 credits)
BSPY211 - Theories of Personality (3 credits)
BSPY235 - Psychology of Disability (3 credits)
BSPY240 - Health Psychology (3 credits)3
BSPY315 - Behavioral Health in Chronic and Medically Complex Populations (3 credits)
BSPY320 - Culture and Identity (3 credits)1
BSPY345 - Autism and Neurodivergence (3 credits)
BSPY340 - Contemporary Topics in Psychology: Popular Culture (3 credits)1
BSPY350 - Counseling Theories (3 credits)1
BSPY400 - Foundations of Trauma-informed Leadership in Human Services (3 credits)1
BSSC317 - Introduction to Social Neuroscience (3 credits)
BSSO209 - Sociology of Social Problems (3 credits)
Curriculum Summary:
Total WJC credit hours required for the degree: 30 minimum
Total credit hours required for the Bachelor’s degree: minimum of 120 credits (includes transfer credits and BS completion credits earned
at WJC )
1 Writing intensive course
2 Upper-level program elective may be substituted upon receipt of a waiver from the
Program Director.
3 Students who have fewer than 7 science credits, including 1 laboratory credit, are
required to take BSSC217 Introduction to Nutritional Psychology.
Curriculum Maps
5 semesters, 60 credits
Year One, Fall Semester (12 credits)
- BSPY235 - Psychology of Disability (3 credits)
- BSHS311 - Leadership and Management in Human Service Organizations (3 credits)
- BSHS231 - Substance Use and Addictive Behavior (3 credits)
- BSPY210 - Writing for Psychology (3 credits)*
Year One, Spring Semester (12 credits)
- BSSO209 - Sociology of Social Problems (3 credits)
- BSPY220 - Cross Cultural Human Development (3 credits)
- BSPY230 - Introduction to Psychopathology (3 credits)
- Open Elective (3 credits)
Year One, Summer Semester I (6 credits)
- BSSC317 - Introduction to Social Neuroscience (3 credits)
- Open Elective (3 credits)
Year One, Summer Semester II (6 credits)
- BSHS225 - Ethics in Human Services and Behavioral Health (3 credits)
- Open Elective (3 credits)
Year Two, Fall Semester (12 credits)
- BSHS250 - Contemporary Policy and Practices in Behavioral Health and Human Services (3 credits)*
- BSSC217 - Introduction to Nutritional Psychology (3 credits)*
- BSMA308 - Intermediate Statistics for Social Sciences (3 credits)
- Open Elective (3 credits)
Year Two, Spring Semester (12 credits)
- BSPY320 - Culture and Identity (3 credits)*
- BSPY410 - Research Design and Methods in Social Sciences (3 credits)*
- BSPY420 - Practicum and Seminar in Human Services and Psychology (3 credits)
- Open Elective (3 credits)
*writing intensive course
10 semesters, 60 credits
Year One, Fall Semester (6 credits)
- BSHS311 - Leadership and Management in Human Service Organizations (3 credits)
- BSPY210 - Writing for Psychology (3 credits)*
Year One, Spring Semester (6 credits)
- BSPY220 - Cross Cultural Human Development (3 credits)
- BSPY230 - Introduction to Psychopathology (3 credits)
Year One, Summer Semester I (6 credits)
- BSSC317 - Introduction to Social Neuroscience (3 credits)
- Open Elective (3 credits)
Year One, Summer Semester II (6 credits)
- BSHS225 - Ethics in Human Services and Behavioral Health (3 credits)
- Open Elective (3 credits)
Year Two, Fall Semester (6 credits)
- BSPY235 - Psychology of Disability (3 credits)
- BSHS231 - Substance Use and Addictive Behavior (3 credits)
Year Two, Spring Semester (6 credits)
- BSPY320 - Culture and Identity (3 credits)*
- BSSO209 - Sociology of Social Problems (3 credits)
Year Two, Summer Semester I (3 credits)
Year Two, Summer Semester II (3 credits)
- Open Elective (3 credits)
Year Three, Fall Semester (9 credits)
- BSSC217 - Introduction to Nutritional Psychology (3 credits)*
- BSMA308 - Intermediate Statistics for Social Sciences (3 credits)
- Open Elective (3 credits)
Year Three, Spring Semester (9 credits)
- BSPY410 - Research Design and Methods in Social Sciences (3 credits)*
- BSPY420 - Practicum and Seminar in Human Services and Psychology (3 credits)
- Open Elective (3 credits)
*writing intensive course
6 semesters, 60 credits
Year One, Fall Semester (12 credits)
- BSHS311 - Leadership and Management in Human Services Organizations (3 credits) -OR- BSPY213 - Strategies for Academic Excellence and Career Success (3 credits)
- BSPY210 - Writing for Psychology (3 credits)*
- BSPY235 - Psychology of Disability (3 credits)
- BSSC217 - Introduction to Nutritional Psychology (3 credits)*
Year One, Spring Semester (12 credits)
- BSSO209 - Sociology of Social Problems (3 credits)
- BSPY220 - Cross Cultural Human Development (3 credits)
- BSPY230 - Introduction to Psychopathology (3 credits)
- Open Elective 1 (3 credits)
Year One, Summer Semester I (6 credits)
- BSSC317 - Introduction to Social Neuroscience (3 credits)
- BSHS231 - Substance Use and Addictive Behavior (3 credits)
Year One, Summer Semester II (6 credits)
- BSHS225 - Ethics in Human Services and Behavioral Health (3 credits)
- BSHS250 - Contemporary Policy and Practices in Behavioral Health and Human Services (3 credits)*
Year Two, Fall Semester (12 credits)
- BSMA308 - Intermediate Statistics for Social Sciences (3 credits)
- BSPY420 - Practicum and Seminar in Human Services and Psychology (3 credits)
- Open Elective 2 (3 credits)
- Open Elective 3 (3 credits)
Year Two, Spring Semester (12 credits)
- BSPY320 - Culture and Identity (3 credits)*
- BSPY410 - Research Design and Methods in Social Sciences (3 credits)*
- Open Elective 4 (3 credits)
- Open Elective 5 (3 credits)
- BSPY495 - BSPHS Program Comprehensive Exam (0 credits)
*writing intensive course
10 semesters, 60 credits
Year One, Fall Semester (6 credits)
- BSHS311 - Leadership and Management in Human Service Organizations (3 credits)
- BSPY210 - Writing for Psychology (3 credits)*
Year One, Spring Semester (6 credits)
- BSPY220 - Cross Cultural Human Development (3 credits)
- BSHS221 - Best Practices in Case Management (3 credits)
Year One, Summer Semester I (6 credits)
- BSSC317 - Introduction to Social Neuroscience (3 credits)
- BSHS231 - Substance Use and Addictive Behavior (3 credits)
Year One, Summer Semester II (3 credits)
Year Two, Fall Semester (6 credits)
- BSPY235 - Psychology of Disability (3 credits)
- BSHS250 - Contemporary Policy and Practices in Behavioral Health and Human Services (3 credits)*
Year Two, Spring Semester (6 credits)
- BSSO209 - Sociology of Social Problems (3 credits)
- Open Elective (3 credits)
Year Two, Summer Semester I (6 credits)
- BSPY320 - Culture and Identity (3 credits)*
- Open Elective (3 credits)
Year Two, Summer Semester II (3 credits)
- BSPY230 - Introduction to Psychopathology (3 credits)
Year Three, Fall Semester (9 credits)
- BSMA308 - Intermediate Statistics for Social Sciences (3 credits)
- BSSC217 - Introduction to Nutritional Psychology (3 credits)*
- Open Elective (3 credits)
Year Three, Spring Semester (9 credits)
- BSPY420 - Practicum and Seminar in Human Services and Psychology (3 credits)
- BSPY410 - Research Design and Methods in Social Sciences (3 credits)*
- Open Elective (3 credits)
*writing intensive course
Notes:
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- Please discuss registration for electives with your advisor prior to seeking enrollment.
- Electives are offered on an as needed basis.
Optional Micrecredential Requirements
Behavioral Health for Disability, Neurodiversity, and Medically Complex Populations (9 credits)
BSPY235 - Psychology of Disability (3 credits)
BSPY345 - Autism and Neurodivergence (3 credits)
BSPY315- Behavioral Health in Chronic and Medically Complex Populations (3 credits)
Trauma-Informed Leadership and Organizational Resilience (12 credits)
BSHS301 – Introduction to Trauma, Crisis Intervention and Resiliency (3 credits)
BSHS311 – Leadership and Management in Human Service Organizations (3 credits)
BSSC317 – Introduction to Social Neuroscience (3 credits)
BSPY400– Foundations of Trauma-Informed Leadership in Human Services (3 credits)
Addiction and Recovery Support Specialist (9 credits)
BSHS231 – Substance Abuse and Addictive Behavior (3 credits)
BSAP303 – Addictions Counseling (3 credits)
BSHS221 - Best Practices in Case Management (3 credits)
Foundations of Trauma-Informed Care (9 credits)
BSHS301 – Introduction to Trauma, Crisis Intervention and Resiliency (3 credits)
BSHS225 – Ethics in Human Services and Behavioral Health (3 credits)
BSHS241 – Fundamental Interventions in Human Services (3 credits)