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)
BSPY210 - Writing for Psychology (3 credits)1
BSPY213 - Strategies for Academic Excellence -OR- BSHS311 - Leadership and Management in Human Service Organizations (3 credits)
BSSC217 - Introduction to Nutritional Psychology1 -OR- BSSC317 - Introduction to Social Neuroscience (3 credits)
BSPY220 - Cross Cultural Human Development (3 credits)
BSHS225 - Ethics in Human Services and Behavioral Health (3 credits)
BSPY230 - Introduction to Psychopathology (3 credits)
BSHS241 - Fundamental Interventions in Human Services (3 credits)
BSHS250 - Contemporary Policy and Practices in Behavioral Health and Human Services (3 credits)1
BSMA308 - Intermediate Statistics for Social Sciences (3 credits)
BSPY310 - Families, Schools and Communities (3 credits)
BSPY350 - Counseling Theories (3 credits)1
BSPY410 - Research Design and Methods in Social Sciences (3 credits)1
BSPY420 - Practicum and Seminar in Human Services and Psychology -OR- BSPY4XX - Applied Competencies in Behavioral Health(3 credits)
BSPY495 - BSPHS Program Comprehensive Exam (0 credits)

Electives: 6 courses required (18 credits)
BSAP303 - Addictions Counseling (3 credits)
BSHS221 - Best Practices in Case Management (3 credits)
BSHS231 - Substance Use and Addictive Behavior (3 credits)
BSHS301 - Introduction to Trauma, Crisis Intervention, and Resiliency (3 credits)
BSHS321 - Professional Issues in Human Services (3 credits)1
BSPY203 - Helpers and Heroes (3 credits)
BSPY211 - Theories of Personality (3 credits)
BSPY235 - Psychology of Disability (3 credits)
BSPY240 - Health Psychology (3 credits)3
BSPY315 - Behavioral Health in Chronic and Medically Complex Populations (3 credits)
BSPY320 - Culture and Identity (3 credits)1
BSPY345 - Autism and Neurodivergence (3 credits)
BSPY340 - Contemporary Topics in Psychology: Popular Culture (3 credits)1
BSPY350 - Counseling Theories (3 credits)1
BSPY400 - Foundations of Trauma-informed Leadership in Human Services (3 credits)1
BSSC317 - Introduction to Social Neuroscience (3 credits)
BSSO209 - Sociology of Social Problems (3 credits)

Curriculum Summary:
Total WJC credit hours required for the degree: 30 minimum
Total credit hours required for the Bachelor’s degree: minimum of 120 credits (includes transfer credits and BS completion credits earned at WJC )

1 Writing intensive course
2 Upper-level program elective may be substituted upon receipt of a waiver from the Program Director.
3 Students who have fewer than 7 science credits, including 1 laboratory credit, are required to take BSSC217 Introduction to Nutritional Psychology.

Curriculum Maps

5 semesters, 60 credits

Year One, Fall Semester (12 credits)

Year One, Spring Semester (12 credits)

Year One, Summer Semester I  (6 credits)

Year One, Summer Semester II  (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 I  (6 credits)

Year One, Summer Semester II  (6 credits)

Year Two, Fall Semester (6 credits)

Year Two, Spring Semester (6 credits)

Year Two, Summer Semester I (3 credits)

Year Two, Summer Semester II (3 credits)

Year Three, Fall Semester (9 credits)

Year Three, Spring Semester (9 credits)

*writing intensive course

6 semesters, 60 credits

Year One, Fall Semester (12 credits)

Year One, Spring Semester (12 credits)

Year One, Summer Semester I  (6 credits)

Year One, Summer Semester II  (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 I  (6 credits)

Year One, Summer Semester II (3 credits)

Year Two, Fall Semester (6 credits)

Year Two, Spring Semester (6 credits)

Year Two, Summer Semester I (6 credits)

Year Two, Summer Semester II  (3 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.

Optional Micrecredential Requirements

Behavioral Health for Disability, Neurodiversity, and Medically Complex Populations (9 credits)
BSPY235 - Psychology of Disability (3 credits) 
BSPY345 - Autism and Neurodivergence (3 credits) 
BSPY315- Behavioral Health in Chronic and Medically Complex Populations (3 credits)

Trauma-Informed Leadership and Organizational Resilience (12 credits)
BSHS301 – Introduction to Trauma, Crisis Intervention and Resiliency (3 credits)
BSHS311 – Leadership and Management in Human Service Organizations  (3 credits)
BSSC317 – Introduction to Social Neuroscience (3 credits) 
BSPY400– Foundations of Trauma-Informed Leadership in Human Services (3 credits) 

Addiction and Recovery Support Specialist (9 credits)
BSHS231 – Substance Abuse and Addictive Behavior  (3 credits) 
BSAP303 – Addictions Counseling  (3 credits) 
BSHS221 - Best Practices in Case Management  (3 credits)

Foundations of Trauma-Informed Care (9 credits)
BSHS301 – Introduction to Trauma, Crisis Intervention and Resiliency (3 credits) 
BSHS225 – Ethics in Human Services and Behavioral Health  (3 credits) 
BSHS241 – Fundamental Interventions in Human Services (3 credits)