Psychology, BAIS

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Emphasis areas include Humanities, Psychology, Crime and Justice Studies, Media & Art, and Self-Design.

According to the Center for Integrated Studies, integrated studies is based on the idea that integrating is “to blend into a whole.” All learning is integrative in this sense since all learning blends old and new experiences, information, and perspectives. Students who study integrative methods can be intentional and reflective, to blend their diverse educational experiences into pursuing personal and career goals.

Integrated studies is a degree program that will prepare students for careers requiring reliable and flexible thinking and communication, such as in counseling agencies, local and state government, law enforcement, and public service. It will also provide a solid basis for those wishing to pursue advanced degrees in various fields, including social work, addiction recovery, psychology, law, and cultural anthropology.

This academic degree that seeks to provide not only the skills and knowledge promised by a liberal arts education but also the encouragement that will allow students to use the skills and knowledge to become effective and inspired leaders.

General Education (31 CR)

See Northern’s General Education Offerings .

Area I. Communications (6 CR)

Area II. Mathematics (3 CR)

Area III. Laboratory Sciences (4 CR)

Area IV. Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 CR)

Area V. Humanities (3 CR)

Area VI. Fine Arts (3 CR)

Additional Nine Credit Hours for Non STEMH (9 CR)

COMM 1130 - Public Speaking 3 CR
Civics Course 3 CR
Literature Course 3 CR

All BAIS Degrees Require Fulfillment of General Education

Students choosing their emphases in Psychology and Criminal Justice must take MATH 1350 ; students choosing other emphases may choose MATH 1220 or MATH 1130 .

Integrated Studies Core Program Requirements (21 CR)

Students in the following emphases (Humanities, Psychology, Crime and Justice Studies, and Media & Art) must take all core requirements.

Group A: Integrating Core (9 CR)

Group B: The Dialogues (12 CR)

Students choose three of the following Dialogue courses:

Multi-Disciplinary Requirement (12 CR)

As part of the multi-disciplinary requirement, students must take at least 12 credit hours in upper division courses (300 level or higher) outside their emphasis.

Psychology Emphasis (56 CR)

Group A and B (45 CR)

Students must complete all courses from Group A and at least 12 hours from Group B. Topic courses and independent studies may qualify in any group for substitute credits with departmental approval. This emphasis articulates with the AA in Substance Abuse Counseling and with the AA in General Psychology and Liberal Arts.

Group A (30 CR)

The following 30 credit hours are required:

Group B (15 CR)

Students must choose 15 credits from the following courses, 9 of which must be upper division courses (300 level or higher):

Additional Electives for Psychology Emphasis (11 CR)

The remaining 11 credits for the baccalaureate degree (totaling 120 credits) with this emphasis are electives. At most, four hours of PHED may count toward the degree.