Bachelor of Arts in Integrative Psychology
Bachelor of Arts in Integrative Psychology
Class of 2020
Get to the Heart of the Human Experience
National University’s Bachelor of Arts in Integrative Psychology program offers a complementary alternative to the traditional science-based psychology major. With a holistic psychology degree, you’ll understand and appreciate an individual’s deepest values, emotions, inter- and intrapersonal relationships, and relationships with the physical and spiritual world. In this holistic program, the focus is on the subjective human experience and the human condition.
Throughout the program, you’ll get a sense of the whole person by developing knowledge and skills important to health and growth, like self-reflection, consciousness, and creativity. Using the perspectives of existential-humanistic, phenomenon science, transpersonal, and scientific psychology, deeper layers will be revealed. As a graduate of the program, you’ll be prepared to help others increase acceptance and responsibility for their lives and will be well-equipped to pursue advanced study.
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Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of National University’s BA in Integrative Psychology program, you will be able to:
- Articulate an understanding of human experience using major theories, concepts, and historical trends in psychology
- Explain the dynamic relationships among nature, health, and humanity
- Examine cultural and spiritual practices that influence self-awareness and well-being
- Evaluate sociocultural contributions to personal growth, expression, and knowledge
- Demonstrate skills in multiple modes of communication, presentations, and projects utilizing different literary and methodological formats
- Exhibit original learning by gathering and critically evaluating information using current technologies
- Apply your knowledge using holistic approaches to solve a real-world problem
NU offers four-week classes, so you can focus on one subject at a time, one month at a time, and finish your degree faster. Plus, with year-round enrollment, you don’t have to wait to apply, and can begin classes as soon as next month. As a military-friendly Yellow Ribbon school, active-duty servicemembers and their immediate family members have access to tuition discounts.
- Human or social services
- Career/employment counseling
- Corrections or law enforcement
- Human resources
- Marketing or advertising
- Parks and recreation
To learn more about career opportunities and benefits of a bachelor’s in integrative psychology, read our post, What is a BA in Integrative Psychology?
In the absence of transfer credit, you may need to take additional general electives to satisfy the total units for the degree.
Preparation for the Major
(3 courses; 13.5 quarter units)
PSY 100* Introduction to Psychology
MTH 210* Probability and Statistics
Prerequisite: Accuplacer test placement evaluation, or MTH 12A, and MTH 12B
COM 324 Critical Thinking and Ethics
Prerequisite: ENG 101
* May be used to meet a General Education requirement.
Requirements for the Major
(10 courses; 45 quarter units)
| Course | Prerequisite |
|---|---|
| PSY 426 History & Philosophy of Psych | ENG 100, ENG 101, and PSY 100 |
| PSY 466 Personal Growth & Development | ENG 100, ENG 101 |
| PSY 467 Multicultural Mental Health | ENG 100, ENG 101 |
| PSY 468 Spirituality and Global Health | ENG 100 with a minimum grade of C, ENG 101 with a minimum grade of C |
| PSY 470 Qualitative Analysis | ENG 100, ENG 101 |
| PSY 471 Intimate Relationships | ENG 100, ENG 101 |
| PSY 472 Social Construction | ENG 100, ENG 101 |
| PSY 473 Somatic Psychology | ENG 100, ENG 101 |
| PSY 474 Ecopsychology | ENG 100, ENG 101 |
| PSY 484 Senior Project | ENG 100, ENG 101, completion of all core courses prior to enrollment |
Electives Area 1
(4 courses; 18 quarter units)
Students must select four courses from Area 1.
| Course | Prerequisite |
|---|---|
| PSY 441 Global Psychology | PSY 100 |
| PSY 455 Psychology of Bereavement | ENG 100, ENG 101, and PSY 100 |
| PSY 458 Health Psychology | ENG 100, ENG 101, PSY 100 |
| PSY 475 Psychology of Consciousness | ENG 100, ENG 101 |
| PSY 476 Symbolic Expression | ENG 100, ENG 101 |
| PSY 477 Play |
Electives Area 2
(1 course; 4.5 quarter units)
Students must select one course from Area 2.
| Course | Prerequisite |
|---|---|
| ART 329* World Art | ENG 100, ENG 101 |
| MUS 327* World Music | ENG 100, ENG 101 |
| PHL 320* World Religions | ENG 100, ENG 101 |
*May be used to meet a General Education requirement.
Electives Area 3
(1 course; 4.5 quarter units)
Students must select one course from Area 3.
| Course | Prerequisite |
|---|---|
| COM 305 Intercultural Communication | ENG 101 |
| COM 385 Interactive Storytelling | ENG 101 |
| GLS 310 Global Communications | ENG 240 |
| GLS 410 Gender and Global Society | ENG 240 |
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