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Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology Curriculum

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BA Applied Psychology Curriculum

ProgramCredits
Total 121
Core and Major Education 73
Electives 6
Restricted Electives 27
Free Electives 15

Florida Tech’s BA in Applied Psychology degree program provides a solid foundation in the field of applied psychology with an emphasis on critical and analytical skills, and cultural awareness. Below is a complete listing of Florida Tech’s online BA Applied Psychology courses, programs and college credits.

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BA Applied Psychology Courses

ProgramCore and Major EducationCredits
Total Core and Major Education Credits 73
ASC 1006 Mastering eLearning
Requirement for all Florida Tech University Online students
1
COM 1101 Composition and Rhetoric
Requirement: Passing grade on the placement test or COM 0110
3
COM 1102 Writing About Literature
Prerequisite: COM 1101
3
 Computers (choose one)3
CIS 1130 Basic Computer Skills  
CIS 1140 Business Computer Skills  
EDS 1021 General Physical Science 3
EDS 1022 General Biological Science 3
MTH 1701 College Algebra 3
EST 2703 Statistics
Prerequisite: MTH 1000 or MTH 1001 or MTH 1701 or MTH 1702
3
 Communications (choose one 2000 level or higher)3
COM 2223 Scientific and Technical Communication
Prerequisite: COM 1102
 
COM 2224 Business and Professional Writing
Prerequisite: COM 1102
 
HUM 2051 Civilization 1: Ancient through Medieval 3
HUM 2052 Civilization 2: Renaissance through Modern 3
PSY 1411 Introduction to Psychology 3
PSY 1462 Substance Abuse 3
PSY 2000 Lifespan Development & Psychology
Prerequisite: PSY 1411
3
PSY 3012 Research Methods in Applied Psychology
Prerequisites: EST 2707 and PSY 1411
3
PSY 3013 Applied Psychology
Prerequisites: PSY 1411 and third-year standing
3
PSY 3344 Multicultural Issues
Prerequisite: PSY 3012 or CRM 3012
3
PSY 3421 Learning and Motivation
Prerequisite: PSY 1411
3
PSY 3441 Social Psychology
Prerequisite: PSY 1411
3
PSY 3761 Abnormal Psychology
Prerequisites: PSY 1411 and third-year standing
3
PSY 4112 Applied Test and Measures
Prerequisite: PSY 3012
3
PSY 4512 Personal and Professional Development
Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing
3
PSY 4712 Professional and Ethical Issues
Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing
3
PSY 4901 Quality Enhancement Plan 1
Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing; should be taken in second to last term
3
PSY 4902 Quality Enhancement Plan 2
Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing; should be taken in last term
3

 

ProgramElectivesCredits
Total Elective Credits 6
 Humanities (choose one)
Contact your program representative for course options.
3
 Social Science (choose one)
Contact your program representative for course options.
3

 

ProgramRestricted ElectivesCredits
Total Restricted Elective Credits 27
 Restricted Electives (choose nine 3-credit courses)
Contact your program representative for course options.
27

 

ProgramFree ElectivesCredits
Total Free Elective Credits 15
 Free Electives (choose five 3-credit courses)
Contact your program representative for course options.
15

Note: All courses are subject to change. Please consult the official Florida Institute of Technology catalog for the most current information.