Psychology and Human Services Curriculum and Course Sequences

Core Curriculum

Required Orientation Course: 1 course required
CP400-1 - New Student Orientation (0 credits)

Required (Core) Courses: 13 courses required (39 credits)
BSHS231 - Substance Use and Addictive Behavior (3 credits)
BSHS235 - Autism and Developmental Disabilities (3 credits)
BSHS250 - Contemporary Policy and Practices in Behavioral Health and Human Services (3 credits)*
BSHS311 - Leadership and Management in Human Service Organizations -OR- BSPY213 - Strategies for Academic Excellence and Career Success (3 credits)
BSPY210 - Writing for Psychology (3 credits)*
BSPY220 - Cross Cultural Human Development (3 credits)
BSPY230 - Introduction to Psychopathology (3 credits)
BSSC217 - Introduction to Nutritional Psychology (3 credits)*
BSSO209 - Sociology of Social Problems (3 credits)
BSMA308 - Intermediate Statistics for Social Sciences (3 credits)
BSPY320 - Culture and Identity (3 credits)*
BSSC317 - Introduction to Social Neuroscience (3 credits)
BSPY410 - Research Design and Methods in Social Sciences (3 credits)*

Required Field Placement: 1 course required (3 credits)
BSPY420 - Practicum and Seminar in Human Services and Psychology (3 credits)
BSAP403 - Practicum and Seminar in Addictions Counseling I (3 credits)

Electives: 6 courses required (18 credits)
BSPY203 - Helpers and Heroes (3 credits)
BSHS241 - Fundamental Interventions in Human Services (3 credits)
BSPY211 - Theories of Personality (3 credits)
BSSC217L - Nutritional Psychology Lab (3 credits)
BSHS221 - Best Practices in Case Management (3 credits)
BSHS225 - Ethics in Human Services and Behavioral Health (3 credits)
BSHS301 - Introduction to Trauma, Crisis Intervention, and Resiliency (3 credits)
BSAP303 - Addictions Counseling (3 credits)
BSPY310 - Families, Schools and Communities (3 credits)
BSAP313 - Special Topics in Addictions Counseling (3 credits)
BSANTH220 - Ethnic Identity and Social Stratification (3 credits)
BSHS321 - Professional Issues in Human Services (3 credits)*
BSPY330 - Introduction to Group and Family Work (3 credits)
BSPY340 - Contemporary Topics in Psychology: Popular Culture (3 credits)*
BSPY350 - Counseling Theories (3 credits)*
BSAP413 - Practicum and Seminar in Addictions Counseling II (3 credits)

Curriculum Summary:
Total WJC credit hours required for the degree: 30 minimum
Total credit hours required for the degree: 60 minimum

*writing intensive course


Optional Minor Requirements

Minor in Behavioral Health (18 credits)
BSHS241 - Fundamental Interventions in Human Services (3 credits)
BSHS221 - Best Practices in Case Management (3 credits)
BSHS225 - Ethics in Human Services and Behavioral Health (3 credits)
BSHS301 - Introduction to Trauma, Crisis Intervention, and Resiliency (3 credits)
BSPY310 - Families, Schools and Communities (3 credits)
BSPY420 - Practicum and Seminar in Human Services and Psychology (3 credits)

Minor in Addictions Counseling (18 credits)
BSHS221 - Best Practices in Case Management (3 credits)
BSAP303 - Addictions Counseling (3 credits)
BSAP313 - Special Topics in Addictions Counseling (3 credits)
BSPY330 - Introduction to Group and Family Work (3 credits)
BSAP403 - Practicum and Seminar in Addictions Counseling I (3 credits)
BSAP413 - Practicum and Seminar in Addictions Counseling II (3 credits)


Course Sequences

Behavioral Health Minor Curriculum Map

6 semesters, 60 credits

Year One, Fall Semester (12 credits)

Year One, Spring Semester (12-15 credits)

Year One, Summer Semester A - Optional Break (6 credits)

Year One, Summer Semester B - Optional Break (0-6 credits)

Year Two, Fall Semester (12-15 credits)

Year Two, Spring Semester (12 credits)

*writing intensive course

10 semesters, 60 credits

Year One, Fall Semester (6 credits)

Year One, Spring Semester (6 credits)

Year One, Summer Semester A - Optional Break (6 credits)

Year One, Summer Semester B - Optional Break (0-6 credits)

Year Two, Fall Semester (6-9 credits)

Year Two, Spring Semester (6-9 credits)

Year Two, Summer Semester A (6 credits)

Year Two, Summer Semester B - Optional Break (0-6 credits)

Year Three, Fall Semester (6-9 credits)

Year Three, Spring Semester (6-9 credits)

*writing intensive course

Addictions Counseling Minor Curriculum Map

6 semesters, 60 credits

Year One, Fall Semester (12 credits)

Year One, Spring Semester (12 credits)

Year One, Summer Semester A (6 credits)

Year One, Summer Semester B - Optional Break (6 credits)

Year Two, Fall Semester (12 credits)

Year Two, Spring Semester (12 credits)

*writing intensive course

10 semesters, 60 credits

Year One, Fall Semester (6 credits)

Year One, Spring Semester (6 credits)

Year One, Summer Semester A; (6 credits)

Year One, Summer Semester B - Optional Break (0-6 credits)

Year Two, Fall Semester (3-6 credits)

Year Two, Spring Semester (6-9 credits)

Year Two, Summer Semester A (3 credits)

Year Two, Summer Semester B - Optional Break (6 credits)

Year Three, Fall Semester (9 credits)

Year Three, Spring Semester (9 credits)

*writing intensive course


Notes:

  1. William James College reserves the right to make changes in the sequence of courses as well as the actual required courses. All college programs do regular reviews and updates of their curriculum.
  2. Please discuss registration for electives with your advisor prior to seeking enrollment.
  3. Electives are offered on an as needed basis.