Psychology (B.S.) - Counseling - Resident

Psychology (B.S.) - Counseling - Resident

Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2022 through summer 2023. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.

General Education/Foundational Skills Requirements

Communication & Information Literacy 1
ENGL 101Composition and Rhetoric3
INQR 101Inquiry1
Communications Elective3
Information Literacy Elective3
Information Literacy Elective3
Technological Solutions & Quantitative Reasoning 1
UNIV 101Foundational Skills1
Math ElectiveMATH 114 or higher3
Technology Competency 20-3
Critical Thinking 1
RLGN 105Introduction to Biblical Worldview 32
RSCH 201Research3
Critical Thinking Elective3
Civic & Global Engagement 1
EVAN 101Evangelism and the Christian Life 32
Cultural Studies Elective3
Social & Scientific Inquiry 1
Natural Science Elective3
Social Science Elective3
Christianity & Contexts 1
BIBL 105Old Testament Survey2
BIBL 110New Testament Survey2
THEO 201Theology Survey I 32
THEO 202Theology Survey II 32
Total Hours44-47
1

Refer to the list of approved general education electives before enrolling in foundational skill requirements

2

All students must pass the Computer Assessment OR complete applicable INFT course

3

Students transferring in 45 or more UG credit hours will have the requirements of RLGN 105 Introduction to Biblical Worldview (2 c.h.) and EVAN 101 Evangelism and the Christian Life (2 c.h.) waived; Students transferring in 60 or more UG credit hours will also have the requirements of THEO 201 Theology Survey I (2 c.h.) and THEO 202 Theology Survey II (2 c.h.) waived

Major Requirements

Major Foundational Courses
BIOL 102Principles of Human Biology 13
PSYC 101General Psychology 13
PSYC 210Developmental Psychology 13
PSYC 354Statistics for the Social Sciences 13
Total Hours12
1

Course may fulfill select general education requirements

Major Core
PSYC 255Introduction to Research3
PSYC 312Social Psychology3
PSYC 320Behavior Modification3
PSYC 341Psychology of Personality3
PSYC 351Multicultural Counseling and Research Issues3
PSYC 355Statistics in Psychology3
PSYC 365Psychological Foundations of Learning3
PSYC 380Physiological Psychology3
PSYC 420Psychology and Christianity3
PSYC 421Psychological Measurement3
PSYC 430Abnormal Psychology3
PSYC 499Internship3
Total Hours36
Cognate
PSYC 371Theories in Counseling and Psychotherapy3
PSYC 460Counseling Processes and Techniques3
Psychology Elective 13
Psychology Elective 13
Psychology Elective 13
Total Hours15
1

Choose one of the following courses: PSYC 305 Overview of Theory and Treatment of Substance Abuse (3 c.h.), PSYC 306 Advanced Theory and Treatment of Substance Abuse (3 c.h.), PSYC 317 Crisis Intervention (3 c.h.), PSYC 345 Exceptional Child (3 c.h.), PSYC 361 Marriage and Family (3 c.h.), PSYC 405 Group Dynamics (3 c.h.), PSYC 440 Experimental Design in Research: Application and Construction (3 c.h.), PSYC 475 Psychology of Criminal Behavior (3 c.h.), PSYC 495 Directed Research (1-3 c.h.), or PSYC 497 Special Topics in Psychology (3 c.h.)

Free Electives
Choose 10-19 credit hours of Free Electives10-19
Total Hours10-19

All applicable prerequisites must be met

Graduation Requirements

  • 120 Total hours
  • 2.0 Overall grade point average
  • 30 Hours must be upper-level courses (300-400 level)
  • Grade of ‘C’ Minimum required for all upper-level courses in the major 
  • 25% Of major and cognate taken through Liberty University
  • 30 Hours must be completed through Liberty University
  • Grad App Submission of Degree Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student's anticipated graduation date
  • CSER All requirements must be satisfied before a degree will be awarded
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