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Psychology Program

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Psychology (Major & Minor)

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College
College of Education & Human Development

Degree Type
Bachelor of Science (BS)

Program Type
Major, Minor

Program Delivery
On Campus, Fully Online

Time to Completion
4 Years

Psychology is about more than understanding the mind—it’s about understanding people and using that knowledge to make a difference. At Chaminade, you’ll take a whole-person approach to psychology while exploring counseling theory, applied psychology, cross-cultural psychology and research methods.

With individualized faculty mentorship, multicultural learning and hands-on service opportunities, you’ll gain the knowledge, perspective and skills to connect with people and make an impact. And your possibilities don’t stop at graduation. Prepare for advanced study in psychology and counseling, or take your psychology degree into fields like healthcare, education, business, government, law and beyond.

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4+2 MS in Counseling Psychology (MSCP) Pathway

The 4+2 MSCP Pathway gives Chaminade undergraduate students a streamlined route from a bachelor’s degree to a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology. If admitted, you can earn graduate credits while completing your undergraduate degree, then transition directly into the MSCP program after graduation. Complete your MSCP in just two years instead of the usual two and a half—and take the next step toward your career in counseling psychology.

Upon completion of the undergraduate B.S. program in Psychology, students will be able to:

  1. Students will identify key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology.
  2. Students will exhibit the value of adaptation and change through the critical thinking process of interpretation, design, and evaluation of psychological research.
  3. Students will exhibit effective writing and oral communication skills within the context of the field of psychology.
  4. Students will exhibit the value of educating the whole person through the description and explanation of the dynamic nature between one’s mind, body, and social influences.

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In addition to the general education requirements, these are the pre-major and major requirements below:

Pre-Major Requirements

  • PSY 1o1 General Psychology

Major Requirements

  • PSY 200 Life Span Development
  • PSY 315 Behavioral Sciences Statistics
  • PSY 316 Research Methods in Psychology
  • PSY 321 Psychology of Personality
  • PSY 322 Social Psychology
  • PSY 327 Career Development in the Behavioral Sciences
  • PSY 406 Counseling Psychology
  • PSY 424 Abnormal Psychology
  • PSY 434 Organizational Psychology
  • PSY 436 Cross-Cultural Psychology
  • PSY 451 Health and Stress Psychology
  • PSY 464 Evolutionary Psychology
  • PSY 490 Senior Seminar in Psychology
  • Three (3) Upper Level PSY 300–400 Elective Courses

Upon completion of the Education Minor, students will be able to:

1. Apply knowledge of learner development, learner differences, diverse students and the learning environment to optimize learning for Elementary students.
2. Adapt learning activities for individual differences and the needs of diverse learners while maintaining safe, positive, caring, and inclusive learning environments.
3. Analyze the history, values, commitments, and ethics of the teaching profession within the school community.

Minor Requirements

  • ED 221 Life Educational Psychology
  • ED 326 Exceptional Children
  • PSY 202 Child Development
  • PSY 350 The People and Cultures of Hawaii
  • PSY 404 Managing School Environments
  • EDUC 630 History and the Profession of Education
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