Counseling and Community Psychology - Bachelor of Science (Online)

Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements, Viewing a Wider World requirements, and elective credits to total at least 120 credits with 48 credits in courses numbered 3000 or above. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.

Prefix Title Credits
General Education
Area I: Communications
English Composition - Level 1
ENGL 1110GComposition I 14
English Composition - Level 2
Choose one of the following3
Professional & Technical Communication3
Writing in the Humanities and Social Science3
Oral Communication
Choose one of the following3
Effective Leadership and Communication in Agriculture3
Introduction to Communication3
Public Speaking3
Area II: Mathematics
MATH 1220GCollege Algebra (or higher/except MATH 1130G) 1,23
Area III/IV: Laboratory Sciences and Social/Behavioral Sciences
CEPY 1120GHuman Growth and Behavior3
Choose any two of the following8
Introduction to Plant Science (Lecture & Lab)4
Introductory Plant Science
Introduction to Astronomy Lecture & Laboratory4
The Planets Lecture & Laboratory
Human Biology
and Human Biology Laboratory
4
Contemporary Problems in Biology4
Principles of Biology: Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution
and Principles of Biology: Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution Laboratory
4
Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology
and Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology Laboratory
4
Introduction to Chemistry Lecture and Laboratory (non majors)4
General Chemistry I Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors4
General Chemistry II Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors4
Environmental Science I4
Physical Geography4
Physical Geology4
Survey of Physics with Lab4
Physics of Music4
Algebra-Based Physics I
and Algebra-Based Physics I Lab
4
Algebra-Based Physics II
and Algebra-Based Physics II Lab
4
Area V: Humanities
Choose one of the following3
Making History3
United States History I3
United States History II3
World History I3
World History II3
Western Civilization I3
Western Civilization II3
Islamic Civilization to 15003
Islamic Civilizations since 18003
East Asia to 16003
East Asia since 16003
Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts
Choose one of the following3
Orientation in Art3
Visual Concepts3
History of Art I3
History of Art II3
Dance Appreciation3
Music Appreciation: Jazz3
Music Appreciation: Western Music3
Introduction to Theatre3
General Education Elective
PSYC 1110GIntroduction to Psychology 13
Viewing a Wider World 36
CEPY 3210V and CEPY 4110V may not be used.
Departmental/College Requirements
Core Courses 1
CEPY 2110Learning in the Classroom3
CEPY 2120The Preschool Child3
CEPY 2130Adolescence - School Setting3
CEPY 2140Explorations of Counseling & Community Psychology3
CEPY 3210VHuman Relations Training3
CEPY 3110Sex Roles in Education3
CEPY 4120Introduction of Mindfulness Practice3
CEPY 4110VIntroduction to Counseling3
CEPY 4130Addictions Prevention and Recovery3
CEPY 4140Family Guidance3
CEPY 4150Psychology, Multiculturalism and Counseling3
CEPY 4998Internship in Counseling & Community Psychology6
CJUS 416Global Perspectives on Youth and Drug Use3
PHIL 2110GIntroduction to Ethics3
SOCI 3240Sociology of the Family3
FCSC 400Research Methods in Family and Consumer Sciences3
or PSYC 310 Experimental Methods
Non-Departmental Requirements (in addition to Gen.Ed/VWW)
Choose one from the following:3
Introduction to Statistics 13
Statistical Methods 13
Choose one from the following:3
Human Ancestors3
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology3
Introduction to Anthropology3
World Archaeology3
Survey of Economics3
Macroeconomic Principles3
Principles of Microeconomics 3
World Regional Geography3
Human Geography3
American National Government3
Introduction to Political Science3
Issues in American Politics3
International Relations3
Introduction to Sociology3
Contemporary Social Problems3
Introduction to Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies3
Representing Women Across Cultures3
Second Language: (not required)
Electives, to bring to the total credits to 120 1,4
Select sufficient electives from approved CEP Department list (contact the department for this list) to meet 120 minimum credit hours for the Bachelor degree (minimum of 24 credits required). 524
Total Credits120
1

A grade of C or better is required for all CCP core courses.

2

MATH 1220G College Algebra (or any MATH higher math course, excluding MATH 1130G Survey of Mathematics) is required for the degree but students may need to take any prerequisites needed to enter either MATH 1220G College Algebra or higher (excluding MATH 1130G Survey of Mathematics) first.

3

CEPY 3210V Human Relations Training and CEPY 4110V Introduction to Counseling may not be used as a VWW.

4

Elective credit may vary based on prerequisites, dual credit, AP credit, double majors, and/or minor coursework. The amount indicated in the requirements list is the amount needed to bring the total to 120 credits and may appear in variable form based on the degree. However students may end up needing to complete more or less on a case-by-case basis and students should discuss elective requirements with their advisor. 

5

Electives for CCP program are selected from list of approved electives.

A Suggested Plan of Study for Students

This roadmap assumes student  placement in MATH 1220G College Algebra and ENGL 1110G Composition I. The contents and order of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. It is only a suggested plan of study for students and is not intended as a contract. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Semester 1Credits
ENGL 1110G Composition I 1 4
MATH 1220G College Algebra 1 3
CEPY 1120G Human Growth and Behavior 3
CEPY 2110 Learning in the Classroom 3
Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts Course 2 3
 Credits16
Semester 2
COMM 1115G Introduction to Communication 3
Choose from one of the following: 3
Introduction to Statistics 1
Statistical Methods 1
PSYC 1110G Introduction to Psychology 3
CEPY 2120 The Preschool Child 3
Area V: Humanities (HIST course) 2 3
 Credits15
Second Year
Semester 1
CEPY 2140 Explorations of Counseling & Community Psychology 3
Area III: Laboratory Science Course 2 4
An additional Area IV: Social and Behavioral Science Course (see list from non-departmental requirements) 3 3
Choose from one of the following: 3
Advanced Composition
Professional & Technical Communication 1
Writing in the Humanities and Social Science 1
Advanced Technical and Professional Communication
CEPY Approved Elective Course 4 3
 Credits16
Semester 2
CEPY 2130 Adolescence - School Setting 3
PHIL 2110G Introduction to Ethics 3
Area III: Laboratory Science Course 2 4
CEPY Approved Elective Course 4 3
CEPY Approved Elective Course 4 3
 Credits16
Third Year
Semester 1
CEPY 3210V Human Relations Training 3
CEPY 4130 Addictions Prevention and Recovery (Fall Only) 3
Viewing a Wider World Course 5 3
Choose from one of the following: 3-4
Experimental Methods 1
Research Methods in Family and Consumer Sciences
CEPY Approved Elective Course 4 3
 Credits15-16
Semester 2
CEPY 3110 Sex Roles in Education 3
CEPY 4140 Family Guidance 1 3
CJUS 416 Global Perspectives on Youth and Drug Use 3
CEPY Approved Elective Course 4 3
CEPY Approved Elective Course 4 3
 Credits15
Fourth Year
Semester 1
CEPY 4120 Introduction of Mindfulness Practice 3
CEPY 4110V Introduction to Counseling 3
CEPY 4998 Internship in Counseling & Community Psychology 3
FCST 383 Parenting and Child Guidance 3
CEPY Approved Elective Course 4 3
 Credits15
Semester 2
CEPY 4150 Psychology, Multiculturalism and Counseling 3
CEPY 4998 Internship in Counseling & Community Psychology 3
VWW: Viewing a Wider World Course 5 3
CEPY Approved Elective Course 4 3
 Credits12
 Total Credits120-121
1

These courses may have prerequisites and/or co-requisites, and it is the students responsibility for checking and fulfilling all those requirements.

2

See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.

3

See the Non-Departmental Requirements section of the Requirements tab for the program.

4

Select sufficient electives from approved CEP Department list (contact the department for this list).

5

See the Viewing a Wider World section of the catalog for a full list of courses.