Online Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology

INSTITUTION INFORMATION Institutional Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Program Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Institutional Membership(s): SOC PROGRAM DETAILS Program Information: Bachelor of Science - Bachelor's Enrollment: 1000 seats total Application Deadline: Open How Students and Instructors Communicate: Chat Room, E-mail, Online Assignment Submission, Threaded Discussion Board Subject: Psychology, General METHOD OF COURSE INSTRUCTION

The program is delivered primarily through internet

Supplemental delivery formats include internet

This course uses WebCT

 

The science of psychology focuses on the study of individuals, including their behaviors, thought processes, and emotions. Students who are planning to work in the mental health field, or who are preparing for graduate study, will find that there is no better way to prepare for the challenges ahead than the psychology major. By offering a solid knowledge base in psychology, the major emphasizes scientific research and its application.

Students also have the opportunity to carry out their own research projects and to assist with research projects spearheaded by professors. In recent years, a number of psychology undergraduate students have coauthored journal articles with their professors. The psychology curriculum allows students to tailor portions of the curriculum to meet their individual career goals. With the help of academic advisors, students select the classes that will best prepare them for their chosen specialty or for graduate study. Psychology provides an excellent background for many different fields because it fosters the problem solving, writing and speaking skills that employers seek. Not only will the curriculum enhance marketability, it will expand the ideas about the kinds of careers available to psychology graduates.

Learning Outcomes
A successful psychology graduate is expected to:
1.Demonstrate knowledge of basic theories and associated principles that contribute to the knowledge based of psychology. These theories and associated principles fall into the areas of Personality, Human development, Learning, Cognition, Group process and social influence, Biological influences on human functioning, and Abnormal behavior and its treatment.
2.Recognize and explain the scientific methods used to generate information in the field.
3.Locate information in the field and critically evaluate this information.
4.Apply basic theories and principles to significant areas of human activities.
5.Conduct original research work and/or beginning level human service work.

Major Requirements
MATH 3020 Applied Statistics
PSYC 1020 Intro to Psychology
PSYC 2330 Interpersonal Communication
PSYC 3000 Research Methods
PSYC 3710 History of Psychology
PSYC 3760 Multicultural Issues in Psyc
PSYC 4800 Practicum in Psychological Research OR PSYC 4810 Practicum in Community Psychology
PSYC 4840 Advanced Practicum OR PSYC 4880 Senior Seminar
PHIL 3180 Biomedical Ethics OR PHIL2000 Moral Issues OR PHIL 3360 Environmental Ethics OR PHIL 3200 Ethics and Sport
TECH 1110 Technology in the Info Age

Major Electives
Select 4 of the following foundation courses
PSYC 2350 Life Span
PSYC 2380 Child & Adolescent Psychology
PSYC 3160 Social Psychology
PSYC 3210 Personality
PSYC 3260 Abnormal Psychology
PSYC 3510 Human Learning
PSYC 4600 Biological Bases of Behavior

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IBM-compatible PC:
Pentium 200MMX processor or higher, Pentium II processor recommended
Windows 95 or Higher, Windows NT4 or higher
32 megabytes of RAM or higher
56kb modem or faster Internet connection
Floppy CD-ROM hard drive
Full duplex sound card with speakers, headphones and microphone
SVGA 800x600 or higher display

Macintosh:
PowerPC 120 MHz processor or higher; G3 processor or higher recommended
System 8.0 or higher operating system
32 megabytes of RAM or higher
Full duplex sound with a microphone
56kp modem or faster Internet connection
Floppy CD-ROM hard drive
800x600 or higher display resolution, thousands of colors

Software:
Netscape 4.6 or higher, or Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher
Suggested: Microsoft Office 97 or higher
If you use other 搊ffice� type programs, please note that some professors may require you to convert your files to a MS-Office compatible format for online submission.
 

Online students are provided access to the same library resources normally available to on-campus students. The university抯 Distance Library Services (DLS) are accessible from a web site that provides online students with the ability to conduct index and catalog searches, request books, journal articles, and other documents using online forms, and to contact a reference librarian. Students may also communicate with the DLS office using email, telephone, and fax. The NSU Library system provides access to over 10 million volumes, 200 online databases, and 28,000 full-text journals. All materials mailed by the library are sent by first-class mail. When books are borrowed, the student has to pay a small charge for third-class postage to return them. Books are loaned for one month. Periodical copies or ERIC documents need not be returned.

Barnes & Noble College Bookstores, as the university's official bookstore, offers comprehensive bookstore services to our local and online students and carries textbooks for all the university抯 courses. While students have the option to purchase textbooks from other online and local sources, there are benefits from purchasing from the university's bookstore (on-campus or online), including better availability. The university's bookstore provides the full-spectrum of shipping options. The school insures that required textbooks are available, and then posts them on its website at least one month prior to the start of each term. Students should place their orders early enough to ensure delivery prior to the start of the term.

The Office of Student Financial Assistance administers the university抯 financial aid programs of grants, loans, scholarships, and student employment and provides professional financial advisers to help students plan for the most efficient use of their financial resources for education. In order to participate in financial aid programs, a student must be admitted into a university program and must be a citizen, a national, or a permanent resident of the United States, or be in the United States for other than a temporary purpose.

A prospective student who requires financial assistance must apply for financial aid while he or she is a candidate for admission. Students/applicants may apply for financial aid online. For additional information or application forms call 800-806-3680 or 954-262-3380. To continue financial aid, at a minimum, enrolled students must demonstrate satisfactory academic progress toward a stated educational objective in accordance with the university抯 policy on satisfactory progress for financial aid recipients.

SPECIAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Before the first semester of enrollment, students are expected to demonstrate skills necessary for college-level work. Students without appropriate SAT/ACT scores or prerequisites for college-level math and/or English will be placed in fundamental courses. Students also have the opportunity prior to their first registration to complete a challenge exam in reading, writing, and mathematics. Based on their scores, they will be advised on appropriate course selection.

All degree-seeking students must complete the minimum credits as designated for the chosen major and must have matriculated. The following conditions are also required:

1. Admission as a degree-seeking candidate in one of the majors
2. Completion of general education, specialty, and elective requirements as specified by the major program
3. Completion of major requirements as specified
4. Attainment of a 2.0 cumulative grade point average (2.5 in education)
5. Attainment of a 2.25 grade point average (2.5 in education)in the major area
6. Attainment of a 2.25 grade point average (2.5 in education)in minors, if selected or required by program
7. Completion, at NSU, of at least 30 credits (not including CLEP, proficiency examinations, or experiential learning credits)
8. Completion of at least 50 percent of the credits in the major area and minor at NSU (not including CLEP, proficiency examinations, or experiential learning credits)
9. Submission of a degree application form and payment of the diploma fee before completing registration for the last semester
10. Fulfillment of all obligations to the library, the student抯 program, and the bursar抯 office.

The primary purpose of academic advising is to ensure that students receive the individual attention needed to succeed academically. Students should maintain regular contact with their academic adviser throughout their academic career at NSU.

Academic advisers serve as learning resources and provide students with confidential academic, social, and developmental advising. They serve as liaisons and referral agents by helping students gain needed assistance from other NSU divisions or from the community. On the main campus, advisers are available in each academic division for student questions and concerns. At the university抯 off-campus Student Educational Centers, academic program managers (APMs) are available to work with students on advising and other issues.

The interaction between student and adviser is at the heart of the advising process. This process must assure students that they are receiving optimal guidance for a high-quality educational experience. Therefore, students are encouraged to consult with an adviser when they believe their rights as students are being, or have been, violated. Students are also encouraged to discuss aspects of their education with faculty members, program administrators, and directors.

NSU will transfer a maximum of 90 eligible semester credit (grades of C or better), including credit for CLEP, proficiency exams, and prior experiental learning, toward a degree. A limited number of D grades may be considered, depending on the total number of credit being transferred and where the D grades are being applied to the curriculum.

Nova Southeastern University has articulation agreements with Florida's community colleges. For financial aid purposes, students who have earned associate of arts degrees (1993 or later) at one of these colleges will enter NSU with junior standing.

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The basis of the educational process at NSU presumes a continuous, close-working relationship between instructor and student. Therefore, students are expected to participate in class regularly. Specific requirements are established by each instructor. The administration will support the faculty member attendance requirements.

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Online is especially well suited for international students who wish to pursue their studies from home and earn a fully accredited, undergraduate degree from a University in the United States.

International students must score a minimum of 550 on the TOEFL exam in addition to the other admissions requirements.

International students must submit all transcripts from previously attended colleges and/or universities to Josef Silny & Associates, Inc (Telephone number: 305-666-0233) or the World Education Service (Southeast Office Telephone number: 305-358-6688) for evaluation and/or translation.

Tuition and fees must be paid in United States currency.

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