The Clinical Psychology concentration is geared toward those interested in the mental health profession. Students are effectively trained in psychological theory, concepts, and methodology in order to prepare them for a career in the clinical arena. Concentration courses provide the opportunity for practical application and building a critical skill set needed within this profession. Students are prepared for graduate education if the desire is for licensure as a counselor through a master’s in counseling or psychology, as well as prepared for opportunities to work in the social service or mental health industries.

PSYC 400 – Introduction to Clinical Psychology (3 Credits)

PSYC 425 – Crisis Counseling and Intervention (3 Credits)

PSYC 450 – Family Systems (3 Credits)

PSYC 455 – Conflict Management (3 Credits)

PSYC 480 – Group Processes (3 Credits)

The Criminal Behavior concentration acquaints the student with criminal behavior, group dynamics (such as gangs), forensics, and conflict management (such as how to defuse an irate inmate). Courses provide the fundamental foundation of principles, concepts, theories, and skills required to work with this particular population. Students may choose to build a profession working with those displaying criminal behavior or extend their studies to law school or perhaps a master’s in criminal justice or criminal behavior. This degree also provides a foundation for higher-level government jobs.

PSYC 345 – Criminal Behavior (3 Credits)

PSYC 415 – Forensic Psychology (3 Credits)

PSYC 445 – Conflict Management (3 Credits)

PSYC 455 – Motivation (3 Credits)

PSYC 480 – Group Processes (3 Credits)

The Cultural Psychology concentration provides a foundation to study, through the lens of psychology, the world’s rapidly changing culture. Psychological cultural sensitivity and training are critical when working with diverse populations. Students in this concentration engage material to guide thinking and skill related to cultural phenomenon impacting society at large, as well as particular populations. Fundamental psychological theories, concepts, and strategies will prepare students for a profession associated with human services working with diverse populations.

PSYC 435 – Gender Issues in Psychology (3 Credits)

PSYC 450 – Family Systems (3 Credits)

PSYC 455 – Conflict Management (3 Credits)

PSYC 480 – Group Processes (3 Credits)

BUSN 485 – Management and Organizational Behavior (3 Credits)

The Human Services concentration utilizes a more general approach and sets students up for a broad scope of career opportunities. Designed to aid students in creating a clear set of skills for helping people, this concentration provides foundations in pivotal applied psychological theory and methodologies geared toward aiding people while understanding their framework of experience.

PSYC 425 – Crisis Counseling and Intervention (3 Credits)

PSYC 435 – Gender Issues in Psychology (3 Credits)

PSYC 445 – Adolescent Psychology (3 Credits)

PSYC 460 – Motivation (3 Credits)

PSYC 480 – Group Processes (3 Credits)

The concentration in Public Administration introduces students to the roles and responsibilities of managers and leaders in the public service sector. Students will become familiar with various functions of public administrators in the areas of theory of leadership, finance, risk management, change management, and human resources. Particular attention is paid to the relationship of various departments and agencies within a governmental structure.

ORGS 330 – Managerial Finance (3 Credits)

ORGS 350 – Leadership Ethics (3 Credits)

ORGS 420 – Human Resource Strategy (3 Credits)

CRJU 430 – Principles of Public Administration (3 Credits)

CRJU 460 – Risk Analysis and Security (3 Credits)

ISYS 470 – Information Security and Compliance (3 Credits)

ORGS 360 – Organizational Analysis (3 Credits)

PSYC 455 – Conflict Management (3 Credits)