Curriculum
BS in Psychology and Human Services
The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology and Human Services is a work-friendly bachelor's degree completion program. This is a 60-credit hybrid program which combines asynchronous online courses with two, 3-hour, in-person Saturday sessions per course. The program can be completed in:
- 2 years full-time (6 semesters)
- 3-4 years part-time (10 semesters)
Students may choose to follow any one of three distinct career minors:
- Behavioral Health (General Track)
- Addictions Counseling
- Applied Behavior Analysis
Each minor includes core courses in psychology and human services and addresses general education requirements. However, each minor provides a different set of recommended electives determined to provide in-depth study of issues relevant to specific career fields or areas of graduate study, whilst still allowing for some unrestricted elective space.
Behavioral Health Minor (General Track) Curriculum Map
6 semesters, 60 credits
Year One, Fall Semester (12 credits)
- BSHS235 - Autism and Developmental Disabilities (3 credits)
- BSHS311 - Leadership and Management in Human Service Organizations (3 credits)
- BSHS231 - Substance Use and Addictive Behavior (3 credits)
- BSPY210 - Writing for Psychology (3 credits)*
Year One, Spring Semester (12-15 credits)
- BSSO209 - Sociology of Social Problems (3 credits)
- BSPY220 - Cross Cultural Human Development (3 credits)
- BSPY230 - Introduction to Psychopathology (3 credits)
- BSHS301 - Introduction to Trauma, Crisis Intervention, and Resiliency (3 credits)
- BSHS221 - Best Practices in Case Management (3 credits) (Option 1)
Year One, Summer Semester A - Optional Break (6 credits)
- BSPY310 - Families, Schools and Communities (3 credits)
- BSSC317 - Introduction to Social Neuroscience (3 credits)
Year One, Summer Semester B - Optional Break (0-6 credits)
- BSMA308 - Intermediate Statistics for Social Sciences (3 credits) (Option 1)
- BSHS221 - Best Practices in Case Management (3 credits) (Option 2)
Year Two, Fall Semester (12-15 credits)
- BSHS250 - Contemporary Policy and Practices in Behavioral Health and Human Services (3 credits)*
- BSSC217 - Introduction to Nutritional Psychology (3 credits)*
- BSHS241 - Fundamental Interventions in Human Services (3 credits)
- BSHS225 - Ethics in Human Services and Behavioral Health (3 credits)
- BSMA308 - Intermediate Statistics for Social Sciences (3 credits) (Option 2)
Year Two, Spring Semester (12 credits)
- BSPY320 - Culture and Identity (3 credits)*
- BSPY410 - Research Design and Methods in Social Sciences (3 credits)*
- BSPY420 - Practicum and Seminar in Human Services and Psychology (3 credits)
- Open Elective or Honors Elective (3 credits)
*writing intensive course
10 semesters, 60 credits
Year One, Fall Semester (6 credits)
- BSHS311 - Leadership and Management in Human Service Organizations (3 credits)
- BSPY210 - Writing for Psychology (3 credits)*
Year One, Spring Semester (6 credits)
- BSPY220 - Cross Cultural Human Development (3 credits)
- BSHS221 - Best Practices in Case Management (3 credits)
Year One, Summer Semester A - Optional Break (6 credits)
- BSSC317 - Introduction to Social Neuroscience (3 credits)
- BSHS225 - Ethics in Human Services and Behavioral Health (3 credits)
Year One, Summer Semester B - Optional Break (0-6 credits)
- BSHS231 - Substance Use and Addictive Behavior (3 credits) (Option 1)
- BSPY230 - Introduction to Psychopathology (3 credits) (Option 1)
Year Two, Fall Semester (6-9 credits)
- BSHS235 - Autism and Developmental Disabilities (3 credits)
- BSHS250 - Contemporary Policy and Practices in Behavioral Health and Human Services (3 credits)*
- BSHS231 - Substance Use and Addictive Behavior (3 credits) (Option 2)
Year Two, Spring Semester (6-9 credits)
- BSSO209 - Sociology of Social Problems (3 credits)
- BSHS301 - Introduction to Trauma, Crisis Intervention, and Resiliency (3 credits)
- BSPY230 - Introduction to Psychopathology (3 credits) (Option 2)
Year Two, Summer Semester A (6 credits)
- BSPY320 - Culture and Identity (3 credits)*
- BSPY310 - Families, Schools and Communities (3 credits)
Year Two, Summer Semester B - Optional Break (0-6 credits)
- BSMA308 - Intermediate Statistics for Social Sciences (3 credits) (Option 1)
- BSPY410 - Research Design and Methods in Social Sciences (3 credits) (Option 1)*
Year Three, Fall Semester (6-9 credits)
- BSSC217 - Introduction to Nutritional Psychology (3 credits)*
- BSHS241 - Fundamental Interventions in Human Services (3 credits)
- BSMA308 - Intermediate Statistics for Social Sciences (3 credits) (Option 2)
Year Three, Spring Semester (6-9 credits)
- BSPY420 - Practicum and Seminar in Human Services and Psychology (3 credits)
- BSPY410 - Research Design and Methods in Social Sciences (3 credits) (Option 2)*
- Open Elective or Honors Elective (3 credits)
*writing intensive course
Addictions Counseling Minor Curriculum Map
6 semesters, 60 credits
Year One, Fall Semester (12 credits)
- BSHS235 - Autism and Developmental Disabilities (3 credits)
- BSHS311 - Leadership and Management in Human Service Organizations (3 credits)
- BSHS231 - Substance Use and Addictive Behavior (3 credits)
- BSPY210 - Writing for Psychology (3 credits)*
Year One, Spring Semester (12 credits)
- BSSO209 - Sociology of Social Problems (3 credits)
- BSPY220 - Cross Cultural Human Development (3 credits)
- BSPY230 - Introduction to Psychopathology (3 credits)
- BSAP303 - Addictions Counseling (3 credits)
Year One, Summer Semester A (6 credits)
- BSPY330 - Introduction to Group and Family Work (3 credits)
- BSSC317 - Introduction to Social Neuroscience (3 credits)
Year One, Summer Semester B - Optional Break (6 credits)
- BSMA308 - Intermediate Statistics for Social Sciences (3 credits)
- BSHS221 - Best Practices in Case Management (3 credits)
Year Two, Fall Semester (12 credits)
- BSAP313 - Special Topics in Addictions Counseling (3 credits)
- BSSC217 - Introduction to Nutritional Psychology (3 credits)*
- BSAP403 - Practicum and Seminar in Addictions Counseling I (3 credits)
- BSHS250 - Contemporary Policy and Practices in Behavioral Health and Human Services (3 credits)*
Year Two, Spring Semester (12 credits)
- BSPY320 - Culture and Identity (3 credits)*
- BSPY410 - Research Design and Methods in Social Sciences (3 credits)*
- BSAP413 - Practicum and Seminar in Addictions Counseling II (3 credits)
- Open Elective or Honors Elective (3 credits)
*writing intensive course
10 semesters, 60 credits
Year One, Fall Semester (6 credits)
- BSPY210 - Writing for Psychology (3 credits)*
- BSHS311 - Leadership and Management in Human Service Organizations (3 credits)
Year One, Spring Semester (6 credits)
- BSPY220 - Cross Cultural Human Development (3 credits)
- BSHS221 - Best Practices in Case Management (3 credits)
Year One, Summer Semester A; (6 credits)
- BSSC317 - Introduction to Social Neuroscience (3 credits)
- BSHS250 - Contemporary Policy and Practices in Behavioral Health and Human Services (3 credits)*
Year One, Summer Semester B - Optional Break (0-6 credits)
- BSHS231- Substance Abuse and Addictive Behavior (Option 1) (3 credits)
- BSPY230 - Introduction to Psychopathology (Option 1) (3 credits)
Year Two, Fall Semester (3-6 credits)
- BSHS235 - Autism and Developmental Disabilities (3 credits)
- BSHS231 - Substance Abuse and Addictive Behavior (Option 2) (3 credits)
Year Two, Spring Semester (6-9 credits)
- BSPY320 - Culture and Identity (3 credits)*
- BSAP303 - Addictions Counseling (3 credits)
- BSPY230 - Introduction to Psychopathology (Option 2) (3 credits)
Year Two, Summer Semester A (3 credits)
- BSPY330 - Introduction to Group and Family Work (3 credits)
Year Two, Summer Semester B - Optional Break (6 credits)
- BSMA308 - Intermediate Statistics for Social Sciences (3 credits)
- BSPY410 - Research Design and Methods in Social Sciences (3 credits)
Year Three, Fall Semester (9 credits)
- BSSC217 - Introduction to Nutritional Psychology (3 credits)*
- BSAP313 - Special Topics in Addictions Counseling (3 credits)
- BSAP403 - Practicum and Seminar in Addictions Counseling I (3 credits)
Year Three, Spring Semester (9 credits)
- BSAP413 - Practicum and Seminar in Addictions Counseling II (3 credits)
- BSSP209 - Sociology of Social Problems (3 credits)
- Open Elective or Honors Elective (3 credits)
*writing intensive course
Applied Behavior Analysis Minor Curriculum Map
6 semesters, 60 credits
Year One, Fall Semester (12 credits)
- BSHS235 - Autism and Developmental Disabilities (3 credits)
- BSHS311 - Leadership and Management in Human Service Organizations (3 credits)
- BSHS231 - Substance Abuse and Addictive Behavior (3 credits)
- BSPY210 - Writing for Psychology (3 credits)*
Year One, Spring Semester (12-15 credits)
- BSSP209 - Sociology of Social Problems (3 credits)
- BSPY220 - Cross Cultural Human Development (3 credits)
- BSPY230 - Introduction to Psychopathology (3 credits)
- BSAP205 - Applied Behavior Analysis for People with Autism and Developmental Disabilities (3 credits)
- BSHS221 - Best Practices in Case Management (Option 1) (3 credits)
Year One, Summer Semester A (6 credits)
- BSAP305 - Basic Principles and Applications of Applied Behavior Analysis (3 credits)
- BSSC317 - Introduction to Social Neuroscience (3 credits)
Year One, Summer Semester B - Optional Break (0-6 credits)
- BSMA308 - Intermediate Statistics for Social Sciences (Option 1) (3 credits)
- BSHS221 - Best Practices in Case Management (Option 2) (3 credits)
Year Two, Fall Semester (12-15 credits)
- BSHS250 - Contemporary Policy and Practices in Behavioral Health and Human Services (3 credits)
- BSSC217 - Introduction to Nutritional Psychology (3 credits)*
- BSAP405 - Advanced Principles and Applications of Applied Behavior Analysis (3 credits)
- BSHS225 - Ethics in Human Services and Behavioral Health (3 credits)
- BSMA308 - Intermediate Statistics for Social Sciences (Option 2) (3 credits)
Year Two, Spring Semester (12 credits)
- BSPY320 - Culture and Identity (3 credits)*
- BSPY410 - Research Design and Methods in Social Sciences (3 credits)
- BSAP415 - Practicum and Seminar in Applied Behavior Analysis: Assessment and Intervention (3 credits)
- Open Elective or Honors Elective (3 credits)
*writing intensive course
10 semesters, 60 credits
Year One, Fall Semester (6 credits)
- BSPY210 - Writing for Psychology (3 credits)
- BSHS311 - Leadership and Management in Human Service Organizations (3 credits)
Year One, Spring Semester (6 credits)
- BSPY220 - Cross Cultural Human Development (3 credits)
- BSHS221 - Best Practices in Case Management (3 credits)
Year One, Summer Semester A (6 credits)
- BSSC317 - Introduction to Social Neuroscience (3 credits)
- BSHS225 - Ethics in Human Services and Behavioral Health (3 credits)
Year One, Summer Semester B - Optional Break (0-6 credits)
- BSHS231 - Substance Abuse and Addictive Behavior (Option 1) (3 credits)
- BSPY230 - Introduction to Psychopathology (Option 1) (3 credits)
Year Two, Fall Semester (6-9 credits)
- BSHS235 - Autism and Developmental Disabilities (3 credits)
- BSHS250 - Contemporary Policy and Practices in Behavioral Health and Human Services (3 credits)
- BSHS231 - Substance Abuse and Addictive Behavior (Option 2) (3 credits)
Year Two, Spring Semester (6-9 credits)
- BSSP209 - Sociology of Social Problems
- BSAP205 - Applied Behavior Analysis for People with Autism and Developmental Disabilities (3 credits)
- BSPY230 - Introduction to Psychopathology (Option 2) (3 credits)
Year Two, Summer Semester A (6 credits)
- BSPY320 - Culture and Identity (3 credits)*
- BSAP305 - Basic Principles and Applications of Applied Behavior Analysis (3 credits)
Year Two, Summer Semester B - Optional Break (0-6 credits)
- BSMA308 - Intermediate Statistics for Social Sciences (Option 1) (3 credits)
- BSPY410 - Research Design and Methods in Social Sciences (Option 1) (3 credits)
Year Three, Fall Semester (6-9 credits)
- BSSC217 - Introduction to Nutritional Psychology (3 credits)*
- BSAP405 - Advanced Principles and Applications of Applied Behavior Analysis (3 credits)
- BSMA308 - Intermediate Statistics for Social Sciences (Option 2) (3 credits)
Year Three, Spring Semester (6-9 credits)
- BSAP415 - Practicum and Seminar in Applied Behavior Analysis: Assessment and Intervention (3 credits)
- BSPY410 - Research Design and Methods in Social Sciences (Option 2) (3 credits)
- Open Elective or Honors Elective (3 credits)
*writing intensive course
Rotating Electives
- BSHS201 - Introduction to Behavioral Health (3 credits)
- BSPY203 - Helpers and Heroes (3 credits)
- BSPY211 - Theories of Personality (3 credits)
- BSPY240 Health Psychology (3 credits)
- BSSC217L - Nutritional Psychology Lab (3 credits)
- BSANTH220 - Ethnic Identity and Social Stratification (3 credits)
- BSHS321 - Professional Issues in Human Services (3 credits)*
- BSPY340 - Contemporary Topics in Psychology: Popular Culture (3 credits)*
- BSPY350 - Counseling Theories (3 credits)*
*writing intensive course
Notes:
- 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.
- Please discuss registration for electives with your advisor prior to seeking enrollment.
- Electives are offered on an as needed basis.