BS - Psychology of Human Relations
The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Psychology of Human Relations program is the application of psychological principles in everyday life, highlighting 1) ethical principles, 2) critical thinking, 3) creative problem solving, and 4) personal and professional impact. Courses include organizational psychology, theories of personality, social psychology, spiritual formation, counseling techniques, and research methods. The Capstone series embedded in this program gives each student the opportunity to tailor his/her academic focus in order to address personal and professional goals.
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Show a value for self and others as persons of worth, created in God’s image.
- Demonstrate an understanding of ethical tenets of psychology.
- Describe a foundational knowledge of psychology as a field of inquiry.
- Discuss basic social science research methods with regard to the understanding of human relationships.
- Apply core psychological principles to personal, social, and organizational issues.
- Demonstrate the skill and dispositions of creating hope in the world through human relationships.
Admission Requirements
The admission requirements for this program are as follows:
- Proof of high school graduation or GED certification.
- Original transcripts from all previous college or university study at college or university that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by both the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
- Prior completion of at least 60 transferable credit hours is required before the student is eligible to start a bachelor core program.
Graduation Requirements
To graduate with a baccalaureate degree with a major in Psychology of Human Relations from the College of Adult and Professional Studies at Indiana Wesleyan University, the following requirements must be met:
- Completion of 120 semester hours.
- Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
- Completion of the required core courses with a GPA of 2.25 or higher.
- Completion of 30 hours of general education as specified (General Education Requirements).
- Payment of all tuition and fees is required to receive a diploma.
Psychology of Human Relations - Program of Study
Prerequisite Course
(Must be completed prior to starting the core program)
Core Courses
| HMSR-220 | Interview Skills in Human Services | 3 |
| PSY-325 | Contemporary Theories in Psychotherapy | 3 |
| PSY-322 | Physiological Psychology | 3 |
| PSY-370 | Theories of Personality | 3 |
| PSY-305 | Statistical Analysis for Social Sciences | 3 |
| PSY-357 | Research Methods in Applied Psychology | 3 |
| PSY-366 | Psychology of Abnormal Behavior | 3 |
| PSY-440 | Psychology and Spiritual Formation | 3 |
| PSY-430 | Techniques in Motivation and Change | 3 |
| PSY-425 | Ethical Issues in Psychology | 3 |
| PSY-360 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSY-415 | Organizational Psychology | 3 |
| PSY-491 | Capstone in Psychology and Human Relations | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 40 |
