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Psychology (BA)

The Program of studies for the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology is designed to provide the student with the basic knowledge and skills needed to make a start in the study of psychology. The curriculum has a particular emphasis on developing the student’s capacity for critical judgment and for professional ethical values. In addition, it emphasizes the acquisition of scientific research skills, cultural diversity and dealing with relationships at the intrapersonal and interpersonal levels.

The Aguadilla, Arecibo, Fajardo, Metropolitan and San Germán campuses are authorized to offer this Program. The Metropolitan Campus’ University Center in Caguas is also authorized to offer this Program. The Ponce Campus and the Metropolitan Campus’ University Center in Caguas are authorized to offer this Program through online education.

Competencies Profile of Graduates

This Program is designed to develop the competencies that will enable students to:

Knowledge

Knowledge and understanding of:

  1. The main theories and currents of psychological thought, the historical background as a science and contemporary trends.
  2. The principle methods of research used in behavioral sciences.
  3. The main ethical aspects that govern psychology as a profession.
  4. The biological bases that form part of human behavior.
  5. The sociocultural factors that affect psychological behavior.
  6. The applicability of the realities and the mental health services in the field of psychology in Puerto Rico and the contemporary trends.

Skills

  1. Assume positions and offer their analytical and critical judgment.
  2. Apply and integrate the theory and basic practice skills required at the bachelor’s level.
  3. Apply the principles of scientific research in psychology.
  4. Communicate with effectiveness in both oral and written form.

Attitudes

  1. Incorporate in their professional life the respect and esteem for human diversity.
  2. Apply the ethical principles of the discipline in the exercise of their profession.
  3. Establish interpersonal relations that foment collaborative work in their work environment.
  4. Demonstrate commitment with the discipline by means of participation in activities related to this, such as symposiums, congresses, workshops and by belonging to organizations that represent them.

Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology

General Education Requirements 48 credits
Major Requirements 57 credits
Prescribed Distributive Requirements 9-10 credits
Elective Courses 6 credits
Total 120-121 credits

General Education Requirements - 48 credits

Forty-eight (48) credits are required as explained in the section “General Education Requirements for Bachelors’ Degrees.”

Major Requirements - 57 credits

PSYC 1051General Psychology I

3
PSYC 1052General Psychology II

3
PSYC 2001Writing in Psychology

3
PSYC 2010Developmental Psychology

4
PSYC 3001Statistical Methods I

3
PSYC 3002Statistical Methods II

3
PSYC 3100Learning

3
PSYC 3113Physiological Psychology

3
PSYC 3300Social Psychology

3
PSYC 4000Fundamentals of The Psychological Interview

3
PSYC 4103Community Psychology

3
PSYC 4200Principles of Psychological Testing

3
PSYC 4213Psychopathology

3
PSYC 4234Psychology of Personality

3
PSYC 4600Experimental Psychology

4
PSYC 4971Integration Seminar

3
ANTH 2030Social Anthropology

3
BIOL 1006Fundamentals of Biology

4

Prescribed Distributive Requirements - 9-10 credits

Select nine or ten credits from the following courses:

PSYC 3144Motivation and Emotion

3
PSYC 3268Introduction to Counseling and Psychotherapy

3
PSYC 3313Introduction to Industrial-Organizational Psychology

3
PSYC 3315Introduction to School Psychology

3
PSYC 397_Special Topics

3
PSYC 4100Behavior Modification

3
PSYC 4113Contemporary Theories

3
PSYC 4210Cognitive Psychology

3
PSYC 4300Group Processes

3
PSYC 4520Crisis Intervention

3
PSYC 4910Experience in Psychology Scenarios

3
CJUS 4500Social-Scientific Research Methodology

4