Psychology Major, Concentration in Mental Health Services

This concentration prepares students for graduate school and/or employment in agencies serving the mental health needs of special populations, including people with mental disabilities, addiction, and cognitive, emotional, and behavioral problems.

Requirements for a Major in Psychology, Concentration in Mental Health Services

Required Courses(13 credits)
PS-101General Psychology3
PS-275Psychological Statistics4
PS-276Research Methods3
PS-307Applied Research Methods3
Diversity Requirement(3 credits)
PS-362Psychology of Prejudice and Discrimination3
or PS-363 Psychology of Women
or PS-361 Psychology of Human Sexuality
Area Requirements(12 credits)
Select one course each from the four different areas12
Developmental
PS-210
Developmental Psychology
or PS-312
 Psychology of Adolescence
or PS-322
 Psychology of Aging
Social Psychology
PS-250
Social Psychology
or PS-252
 Applied Social Psychology
Learning and Cognition
PS-325
Psychology of Learning
or PS-345
 Cognitive Psychology
Biopsychosocial Processes
PS-222
Introduction to Health Psychology
or PS-230
 Brain and Behavior
or PS-280
 Sensation and Perception
Concentration in Mental Health Services(15 credits)
PS-240Introduction to Abnormal Psychology3
PS-330Theories of Personality3
PS-340Psychological Testing and Measurement3
PS-315Physical and Sexual Abuse3
or PS-318 Behavior Management Techniques
or PS-400 Internship in Psychology
PS-391Clinical Psychology3
Capstone Requirement(3 credits)
PS-492Capstone Seminar in Mental Health Services: Transition to Practice3
Total Credits46