Bachelor of Arts in Social Science:
Psychology - Human Services Professions
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The amount of time it takes to complete this degree depends upon the amount of approved transfer and prior learning credits which is determined after admission. University College students can transfer in as much as 90 credits and/or can earn as many as 60 credits in prior learning.  Listed below is a sample course selection path organized by the number of starting credits. All are 4 credit courses unless otherwise stated.

Sample Course Path

Starting Credit Amount: 0-30 Credits

Expository and Professional Writing Human Nature and Social Inequity
Mathematical Problem Solving Science and the Citizen
Global and Societal Development Films of the 50’s and 60’s
Introduction to the American Political System Conversational Spanish I

Starting Credit Amount: 31-60 Credits

Minority Groups in America American Politics and Policies
Biological Science Introduction to Psychology
Effective Communication Theories of Human Behavior
Conversational Spanish II Conflict Management

Starting Credit Amount: 61-89 Credits

Developmental Psychology Abnormal Psychology
Behavior Psychology Social Psychology
Aspects of Aging Psychological Research
Juvenile Delinquency Social Roles of Men and Women

Starting Credit Amount: 90+ Credits (cannot transfer in more than 90 credits total)

Addictions in American Society Theories and Processes of Counseling
Introduction to Counseling Society and the Individual
The Abnormal Personality Senior Capstone
GRE Preparation (non credit course)

Note: Students who plan to apply to graduate human services professions schools must take the GRE examination.


Contact
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University College
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Hagedorn Hall, Room 201
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY 11530



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