Psychology, B.S.

Learning Outcomes

The following goals are based the American Psychological Association’s current guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major (created in 2006 and revised in 2013). Across educational contexts, Psychology majors are expected to develop scientific thinking skills, as well as values and skills that reflect the theoretical, scientific, and applied foundations of the discipline.    

• Psychology and Applied Behavioral Science students will demonstrate:  
• A thorough content knowledge of the field of psychology.  
• Mastery of research methods, design, statistical analysis in psychology.  
• Satisfactory ability to engage in analytical, integrative, and creative thinking.    
• Awareness of ethical principles and values in psychology. 

General Education Requirements

• PSY 100 - Introduction to Psychology Credit(s): 3
• ONE 196 - Introduction to One Health Credit(s): 3

Courses Required in the Major

• PSY 200 - Developmental Psychology Credit(s): 3
• PSY 310 - Social Psychology Credit(s): 3
• PSY 445 - Biological Psychology Credit(s): 3
• BIO 201 - R-Basics Credit(s): 1
• BIO 202 - Data Analysis in R Credit(s): 2 OR MTH 115 - Introduction to Statistics  Credit(s): 3
• 4 Elective Psychology courses

Service Learning Concentration

The Concentration in Service-Learning will provide the necessary training for students who aspire to careers in psychology focused around service-learning, community advocacy work, community partnership building, and business.

• PSY 250 - Cross-Cultural Psychology Credit(s): 3
• PSY 301 - Careers in Psychology Credit(s): 3
• PSY 310 - Social Psychology Credit(s): 3
• PSY 327 - Industrial/Organizational Psychology Credit(s): 3
• PSY 337 - Service Learning in the Behavioral Sciences Credit(s): 3
• PSY 370 - Controversial Issues in Psychology Credit(s): 3
• PSY 491 - Service Learning in Practice I Credit(s): 3
• PSY 492 - Service Learning in Practice II Credit(s): 3

Research & Clinical Expertise Concentration

The Concentration in Research & Clinical Expertise will provide the necessary training for students who aspire to careers in psychology focused around research and clinical experiences. This Concentration will include all of the needed prerequisites for admission to graduate school for research psychology or clinical psychology.

• PSY 330 - Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences Credit(s): 3
• PSY 325 - Introduction to Clinical Psychology Credit(s): 3
• PSY 335 - Cognitive Psychology Credit(s): 3
• PSY 391 - Testing and Measurement for the Behavioral Sciences Credit(s): 3
• PSY 495 - Undergraduate Research in Psychology Credit(s): 1-4
• PSY 496 - Senior Research Seminar I Credit(s): 3
• PSY 497 - Senior Research Seminar II Credit(s): 3

Additional Requirements

The discipline of psychology involves working closely with people and social organizations. In keeping with the guidelines of the discipline and the mission of Fontbonne University, all students enrolled in the major are required to act ethically and to treat all others with respect and dignity. Failure to meet this requirement may lead to dismissal from the major at any time.

Dual Degree Arrangement in Occupational Therapy with Washington University in St. Louis

Fontbonne University students may elect to pursue a 3/2 program of study in connection with the Occupational Therapy (OT) program in the Washington University School of Medicine. Students who have completed the first three years of coursework for either a psychology or a biology degree at Fontbonne and who have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in required prerequisite courses may apply for admission to the OT program at Washington University during their junior year at Fontbonne. Application to the program does not guarantee admission, however, and students are advised that admission is highly competitive.

Upon admission and satisfactory completion of the first year of coursework at Washington University, the student will be awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from Fontbonne University. It is the student’s responsibility to apply for the bachelor’s degree from Fontbonne during the fall semester of the first year at Washington University. At the end of the second year of study at Washington University, the student would qualify for a master of science in occupational therapy degree from the Washington University School of Medicine.

Required OT Prerequisite Courses in Psychology for admission to the dual degree program in Occupational Therapy

• PSY 100 - Introduction to Psychology Credit(s): 3
• PSY 200 - Developmental Psychology Credit(s): 3
• PSY 303 - Introduction to Occupational Therapy Credit(s): 3
• PSY 315 - Abnormal Psychology Credit(s): 3
• PSY 440 - Internship in Psychology Credit(s): 1-4

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• PSY 320 - Statistics for Scientists Credit(s): 3

• OR

• MTH 125 - Biostatistics Credit(s): 3

Required OT Prerequisite Courses in Other Disciplines

• SOC 100 - Survey of Sociology Credit(s): 3
• BIO 220 - Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab Credit(s): 4
• BIO 222 - Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab Credit(s): 4