2019-2020 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Psychology - Bachelor of Arts (at Bunker Hill CC)

In Lesley’s Bachelor of Arts in Psychology program at Bunker Hill Community College, students develop a thorough understanding of psychological theories and apply core psychological principles to personal, social, and organizational issues.  Through theoretical and applied coursework, students will gain the knowledge and skills needed for successful careers in a wide variety of settings including working with diverse populations, children, and families.  Students are also well prepared to pursue graduate programs in the helping professions. 

This pathway is specifically designed for students who have earned an Associate's Degree from a partner community college, and Lesley University has clearly articulated degree completion pathways for Psychology for community college graduates and transfer students.  Therefore, many of the required Psychology courses (listed below) may be satisfied through transfer credit.  In addition to the Psychology major requirements, approximately 30 credits of liberal arts foundation and/or elective credits are required.  The classes needed to complete the Psychology degree, including required classes and electives, are taught by Lesley University faculty on the Bunker Hill Community College campus in Charlestown, MA.  Coursework may also be completed online.

Requirements

Required Core (21 Credits)

CPSYC 1101Introduction to Psychology

3

CPSYC 1401Lifespan Development

3

CPSYC 2403Theories of Personality

3

CPSYC 3405Abnormal Psychology

3

CPSYC 3441Elements of Statistics in Psychology

3

CSOCS 3444Research Methods in the Social Sciences

3

CPSYC 4907Psychology Capstone

3

Lab Courses (3 Credits)

Choose ONE

CPSYC 2431Social Psychology

3

CPSYC 2433Cognitive Psychology

3

CPSYC 2435Psychology of Learning and Behavior Change

3

Additional CPSYC Courses (6 Credits)

Take TWO additional CPSYC courses

Required Internship Sequence Coursework (9 Credits)

CPSYC 1551Foundations and Systems in the Helping Professions

3

CPSYC 3902Psychology Internship and Seminar, Part 1: Online Program

3

CPSYC 3903Psychology Internship and Seminar, Part 2: Online Program

3

A minimum grade of C must be earned in all the following courses in order to meet the requirements of the psychology major: CSOCS 3444, CPSYC 3902 and 3903, and CPSYC 4907.