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Apr 25, 2024
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2019-2020 Rivier Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with Substance Use Disorder Track (Online)
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The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology online program is designed for adult learners interested in advancing their career in a variety of human service settings. This degree program provides students with a broad background in psychology and a knowledge base and skills that will be useful in almost any profession and for students interested in pursuing graduate work in psychology after graduation. To meet the needs of working professionals, and to keep current with alternative course deliveries, the courses are offered in an online format.
Please refer to the introduction to the Psychology department for more information on this program.
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Major Requirements (40 credits)
Foundation Courses (12 credits)
Area Distributuion Courses (18 credits)
Choose two courses from each area:
- Humanities: English, History, Modern Language, Philosophy, Religion
- Natural/Physical Sciences, Mathematics and Technology: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathermatics, Physics
- Social Sciences: Economics, Geography, Human Development, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work
General Education Liberal Arts Electives (12 credits)
Choose four courses from the Area Distribution Courses.
Degree Requirements (Minimum): 120 credits
SAMPLE DEGREE PLAN
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Psychology SUD Track, Bachelor of Arts (Online)
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Year 1 - Fall
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Year 1 - Spring
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ENG120
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Composition I Context I
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3 cr
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RIV120
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Dignity, Work Vocation
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3 cr
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PSY101
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General Psychology
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3 cr
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PSY204/205L
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Biostatistics
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4 cr
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General Elective
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3 cr
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General Elective
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3 cr
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Natural Science Elective
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3 cr
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Humanities Elective*
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3 cr
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12
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13
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Year 1 - Summer Term 1
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Year 1 - Summer Term 2
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MA112
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College Algebra or higher
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3 cr
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General Elective
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3 cr
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6
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Year 2 - Fall
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Year 2 - Spring
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PSY____
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Psychology 200-level
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3 cr
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PSY309
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Health Psychology
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3 cr
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Gen. Ed. Liberal Arts Elective
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3 cr
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SW315
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Human Behav./Soc. Environ.
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3 cr
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Natural Science Elective
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3 cr
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Humanities Elective*
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3 cr
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Social Science Elective
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3 cr
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Social Science Elective
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3 cr
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12
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12
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Year 2 - Summer Term 1
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Year 2 - Summer Term 2
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PSY301
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Drugs and Behavior
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3 cr
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REL330
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World Religions
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3 cr
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6
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Year 3 - Fall
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Year 3 - Spring
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PSY206
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Experimental Psychology
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3 cr
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PSY250
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Psychological Disorders
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3 cr
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PSY404
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Sensation/Perception OR
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Gen. Ed. Liberal Arts Elective*
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3 cr
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PSY407
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Intro to Neuroscience
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3 cr
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General Elective
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3 cr
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General Elective
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3 cr
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General Elective
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3 cr
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General Elective
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3 cr
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12
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12
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Year 3 - Summer Term 1
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Year 3 - Summer Term 2
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Gen. Ed. Liberal Arts Elective*
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3 cr
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General Elective
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3 cr
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6
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Year 4 - Fall
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Year 4 - Spring
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PSY408
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Coordinating Seminar
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3 cr
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PSY402
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Counseling Theory/Practice
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3 cr
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PSY450
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SUD Rehabilitation
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3 cr
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PSY451
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Ethics in SUD Treatment
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3 cr
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Gen. Ed. Liberal Arts Elective*
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3 cr
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General Elective
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3 cr
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General Elective
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3 cr
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General Elective
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3 cr
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12
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12
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Year 4 - Summer Term 1
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Year 4 - Summer Term 2
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General Elective
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3 cr
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General Elective
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3 cr
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6
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