The General Psychology concentration is designed for those who want a broad, general degree offering versatility in the job market. Concentration courses provide a distinct framework to study broadly, including theories and methods related to clinical foundations, systems approach, as well as current trending psychological theories.

PSYC 400 – Introduction to Clinical Psychology (3 Credits)

PSYC 450 – Family Systems (3 Credits)

PSYC 460 – Motivation (3 Credits)

PSYC 470 – Positive Psychology (3 Credits)

PSYC 480 – Group Processes (3 Credits)

The Healthcare Leadership concentration uses an interdisciplinary approach to prepare students for careers in leadership in a variety of healthcare settings. The concentration brings together psychology as well as leadership theories to create a foundation for students planning careers in health care delivery, public health, health care management, patient advocacy, and related leadership positions.

BUSN 395 – Project Management (3 Credits)

HMGT 420 – Healthcare Organizational Management (3 Credits)

ORGS 300 – Dynamics of Group Behavior (3 Credits)

ORGS 335 – Leadership Theory and Practice (3 Credits)

PSYC 470 – Positive Psychology (3 Credits)

The Healthcare Management concentration is designed specifically to prepare students for the rapidly expanding healthcare industry. Students gain the key skills, competencies, and knowledge required to effectively serve in the field of healthcare management. The courses are designed and taught by industry experts bringing years of practical experience to the learning environment.

HMGT 300 – Healthcare Laws and Regulations (3 Credits)

HMGT 310 – Healthcare Delivery Systems (3 Credits)

HMGT 320 – Healthcare Financial Management (3 Credits)

HMGT 410 – Healthcare Ethics and Quality Control (3 Credits)

HMGT 420 – Healthcare Organizational Management (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 Organizational Dynamics concentration prepares students to specialize in designing and implementing innovative and strategic corporate-wide change initiatives designed to advance the organization’s sustainability and long-term viability. Students develop the key organizational skills necessary to analyze an industry and implement change initiatives to ensure a competitive advantage for the long-term viability of their firm or organization.

BUSN 350 – Marketing and E-Commerce (3 Credits)

BUSN 395 – Project Management (3 Credits)

ISYS 380 – Information Systems Management (3 Credits)

ORGS 360 – Organizational Analysis (3 Credits)

PSYC 460 – Motivation (3 Credits)

The Psychology in the Healthcare Profession concentration allows students to specialize in the aspect of the healthcare industry concerned with how people react and cope with illness, as well as how people make decisions around health and wellness. The concentration brings together biology, psychology, and behavior and social factors to determine how they influence patients and providers in healthcare professions.

PSYC 285 – Abnormal Psychology (3 Credits)

PSYC 350 – Social Psychology (3 Credits)

PSYC 425 – Crisis Counseling and Intervention (3 Credits)

PSYC 435 – Gender Issues in Psychology (3 Credits)

PSYC 470 – Positive Psychology (3 Credits)