Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2020-2021 / Undergraduate Academic Catalog
Human Services Program
Human Services Major Requirements Prerequisites : PSY 100 and SOC 100 for all major courses . BA Requirements : 56 semester hours including PSY 111 , 150 , 212 , 314 , 321 ; SWK 201,202,241,304,400 ; HSV 430 , 435,436 , 4000 , and four additional CRJ / PSK / SWK elective courses . BS Requirements : 56 semesters hours including : PSY 111 , 150 , 212 , 314 , 321 ; SWK 201 , 202 , 203 , 241 , 304 , 400 ; HSV 430 , 435 , 4000 ; three electives from Natural & Computational Sciences and four CRJ / PSY / SWK electives .
Psychology Program
Psychology Major Requirements Prerequisites : PSY 100 and SOC 100 for all major courses . BA Requirements : 48-49 semester hours including PSY 111 , 150 , 200 , 210 , 211 , 312 , 314 , 320 , 322 , 370 , 435 , 4000 and four psychology electives . BS Requirements : 54-55 semester hours including PSY 111 , 150 , 200 , 210 , 211 , 312 , 314 , 320 , 322 , 370 , PSY 435 and 4000 , plus four psychology electives ; two electives from Natural & Computational Sciences .
Experiential Learning Students enrolled in the Psychology Program are required to engage in practicum courses , which allow students to put theory into practice , observe professionals engaging their field of study , practice their skills under the supervision of seasoned professionals , network within their chosen field , and gain valuable experience . Practicum requirements are detailed in the program handbook . Students should consult with their academic advisor the year before they expect to complete their practicum .
Psychology Minor Requirements Students with a university major other than psychology may earn a minor in psychology by completing six courses ( 18 credits ) in psychology : PSY 100 , 111 , four electives . A maximum of six credits may be transferred from another college . Students must earn a “ C ” or better in all courses in the minor .
Social Work Department Social Work Program
Gwynedd Mercy University is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education ’ s ( CSWE ) Commission on Accreditation . Accreditation assures students that the program is meeting standards and teaching competencies for social work set forth by CSWE . Annual student assessment and periodic program review by CSWE assures ongoing program compliance .
Degree Program Major Bachelor of Social Work
Major Requirements Prerequisites : PSY 100 and PSY 111 . Pre-Candidacy Requirements : SWK 201 , 202 , 241 .
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