Studying Psychology at Regis

Regis University’s Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology degree prepares students with a broad range of marketable skills and expertise suited across the field of psychology.
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B.S. Applied Psychology

Degree Overview

Offered both online and on-campus, the B.S. in Applied Psychology program gives students the opportunity to specialize in one of two in-demand areas, positive psychology or health psychology, both of which support a focused, career-driven education centered on application techniques for psychological well-being. The Applied Psychology degree offers both theoretical foundations through readings and lectures, as well as practical application in different occupational settings through case studies, visits by guest lecturers and community projects.

Regis University's Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology curriculum covers a broad base of topics within the psychology field including social psychology, cognitive psychology, addictive behavior, psychology of gender and the positive psychology and health psychology specializations. The positive psychology and health psychology specializations are tailored specifically to prepare students within these broad-based fields for a number of established and emerging career opportunities.

Positive Psychology

This specialization prepares students with the knowledge and skills needed to create positive environments that promote psychological well-being. Key career areas include:

  • Community Group Leadership
  • Church Group Leadership
  • Youth Camp Organization/Leadership
  • Sporting Activities Counseling/Leadership
  • Organizational Development
  • Human Resources

Health Psychology

This specialization prepares students with the knowledge and skills needed to identify biological, psychological and socio-cultural factors that can lead to decline in health and develop a preventative psychological approach toward these factors. Key career areas include:

  • Human Services
  • Public Health
  • Assisted Living
  • Counseling
  • Substance Abuse and Prevention
  • Medical Consulting

The Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology program lays the foundation for you to continue your adult student education in Master of Science in Criminology, Master of Arts in Counseling, Master of Nonprofit Management, or through other graduate degrees from the College for Professional Studies.

Total Degree Requirements: 128 credit hours
Core studies requirements: 45 credit hours
Foundational courses: 15 credit hours
Upper division requirements: 27 credit hours
Specialization (optional): 15 credit hours
Minor (optional): 0 or 12 credit hours
General electives:

  • If minor is not selected: 41 credit hours
  • If minor is selected: 29 credit hours

Program Requirements

Listed below are the required courses for completion of this degree at Regis University. Please note that recent course requirement updates may not be reflected in the list below and you should contact an enrollment counselor at 800.944.7667 for recent changes and updates.

This degree program requires 128.00 credit hours for completion. Please contact your advisor or the Office of Enrollment Services at 303.458.4126.

CPS: Undergraduate Core

Advncd Oral/Written

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COM 406, COM 437, EN 325, EN 482, EN 475 (3SH)

English Composition

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EN 203 (3SH)

Global Issues

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Global Issues (6SH)

HU 366 - Leading Lives That Matter

Provides an opportunity to explore the question, "How ought we to live?" in light of educational and professional goals within the context of the Jesuit tradition.

Literature/Hum

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Literature/Humanities (3SH)

Mathematics

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MT 201, MT 204, MT 270 (3SH)

Natural Science

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Natural Science (3SH)

Oral Communication

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COM 210 or COM 211 (3SH)

Philosophy

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All PL courses (6SH)

Religious Studies

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all RC and RS courses (6SH)

Social Science

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Social Science (6SH)

Applied Psychology Major Foundational

PY 250 - General Psychology

Introduces the science of behavior and mental processes through a systematic study of representative areas of psychology.

Cross listing(s): PY 250C.

PY 469 - Lifespan Development

Analyzes human developmental stages from the perspectives of major theories of development--cognitive, learning, humanistic and psychoanalytic.

PY 470 - Psychology of Personality

Studies theories of development and organization of personality including representative examples of classical and modern theories.

Pre-requisite: PY*250

PY 471 - Abnormal Psychology

Uses the biopsychosoical model as the basis for explaining the cause, understanding and treatment of mental disorders. Emphasizes common disorders encountered in clinical practice and specific criterion necessary for making a diagnosis.

Pre-requisite: PY*250

Research Methods

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Research Methods

Applied Psychology Upper Division Major

PY 440 - Professional Ethics in Psychology

Provides an overview of pertinent issues related to ethics in the helping professions. Students formulate their own personal/professional ethics statements.

Pre-requisite: PY*250

PY 481 - Biological Foundations of Human Behavior

Examines relationships between activity of the nervous system, endocrine systems, and behavior. Topics include sensation, perception, consciousness, sexual behavior, eating and drinking, sleeping and dreaming, and learning.

Pre-requisite: PY*250

PY 494 - Senior Capstone

Provides the culminating experience of the major, focusing on integration and application of theory. Must be completed as graded course work at Regis University.

Pre-requisite: TAKE COM*483 PY*483 OR SO*483;

Cross listing(s): COM 494 SO 494.

Upper Division Elect

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Take six (6) upper division courses Psychology courses from:
PY 414, PY 415, PY 416, PY 431, PY 441, PY 444, PY 448,
PY 449, PY 454, PY 456, PY 462, PY 463, PY 468, PY 496H,
PY 496J

Course Descriptions

Listed below are the available courses offered at Regis University within this respective degree program. The courses below include the degree program requirements as well as courses. Please contact an enrollment counselor at 800.944.7667 for recent changes and updates.

PY 250 General Psychology (3.00)

Introduces the science of behavior and mental processes through a systematic study of representative areas of psychology.

Cross listing(s): PY 250C.

PY 414 Positive Psychology (3.00)

Examines theories and research used to understand and improve psychological well-being. Analyzes topics such as learned optimism, positivity, the undoing effect, and the broaden-and-build model of positive emotion.

Pre-requisite: TAKE PY*250;

PY 415 Health Psychology (3.00)

Focuses on the relationship between psychological processes and physical health. Emphasizes the biopsychosocial model, health promoting and risk-taking behaviors, and the development of and adherence to health behavior intervention programs.

Pre-requisite: TAKE PY*250;

PY 416 Understanding Trauma and PTSD (3.00)

Investigates the development of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other trauma-related syndromes. Analyzes research on the psychophysiological effects of exposure to traumatic life events, the impact of trauma on the family, and the differences in PTSD and trauma-related syndromes across a variety of demographic and social contexts.

Pre-requisite: TAKE PY*250

PY 440 Professional Ethics in Psychology (3.00)

Provides an overview of pertinent issues related to ethics in the helping professions. Students formulate their own personal/professional ethics statements.

Pre-requisite: PY*250

PY 441 Social Psychology (3.00)

Studies social behavior including the social self; attribution theory; attitude formation and change; attraction, love and intimacy; aggression and altruism; and conformity and obedience.

Pre-requisite: PY*250

PY 444 The Family (3.00)

Provides a comparative analysis of marriages, families, and domestic groups. Examines varieties of family life and their effects on men, women, children, and other social institutions.

Pre-requisite: SO*200

Cross listing(s): SO 481 PY 444.

PY 448 Adolescent Conflict (3.00)

Examines psychological risk factors and consequences of adolescent conflict. Analyzes theory and research on topics such as traditional bullying, cyber-bullying, the formation and dissolution of adolescent friendships, and status and popularity in adolescent social networks.

Pre-requisite: TAKE PY*250;

PY 449 Child Abuse and Neglect (3.00)

Utilizes a social services perspective to research risk factors, warning signs, and classifications of child abuse. Familiarizes students with abuse reporting regulations and the processes that are implemented once an abuse incident is reported. Compares and contrasts various types of placements, advocacy and support programs.

Pre-requisite: TAKE PY*250;

PY 454 Cognitive Psychology (3.00)

Focuses on psychological processes such as attention, memory, concept formation, problem solving and language. Examines current research data, theories and applications.

Pre-requisite: PY*250

PY 456 Organizational Behavior (3.00)

Emphasizes organizational environment and behavior concepts. Focuses on human resources and system ideas, motivating employees, job satisfaction, leadership, managing change, communication and group processes, employee counseling, interpersonal and group dynamics.

PY 462 Behavior and Stress Management (3.00)

Examines current techniques in the treatment of behavioral and physiological problems. Includes stress management, relaxation therapy, biofeedback, desensitization, assertiveness training, cognitive therapies, modeling and other behavioral management techniques.

PY 463 Psychology of Intimate Relationships (3.00)

Explores the most recent information regarding the factors leading to the success or failure of intimate relationships.

PY 468 Psychology of Change (3.00)

Examines personal transformation focusing on cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and spiritual factors within the context of wellness. Incorporates instruction from various perspectives such as cognitive, existential, health, brain science, and forgiveness psychology. Critical thinking and self-guided strategies for overcoming life challenges are included.

PY 469 Lifespan Development (3.00)

Analyzes human developmental stages from the perspectives of major theories of development--cognitive, learning, humanistic and psychoanalytic.

PY 470 Psychology of Personality (3.00)

Studies theories of development and organization of personality including representative examples of classical and modern theories.

Pre-requisite: PY*250

PY 481 Biological Foundations of Human Behavior (3.00)

Examines relationships between activity of the nervous system, endocrine systems, and behavior. Topics include sensation, perception, consciousness, sexual behavior, eating and drinking, sleeping and dreaming, and learning.

Pre-requisite: PY*250

PY 494 Senior Capstone (3.00)

Provides the culminating experience of the major, focusing on integration and application of theory. Must be completed as graded course work at Regis University.

Pre-requisite: TAKE COM*483 PY*483 OR SO*483;

Cross listing(s): COM 494 SO 494.

How to Apply

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Students with prior college credit, military credit, professional licenses or certificates or several years of work experience may be able to translate this experience directly into college credit.

Your enrollment counselor will help evaluate your prior learning credit, provide information regarding financial aid and tuition assistance, recommend courses and help you get started with the application process.

At a minimum, applicants seeking a bachelor's degree from the College for Professional Studies must either:

  • Possess a high school diploma (from a regionally accredited high school) or its equivalent and a minimum of 30 semester hours of transferrable course credit from a regionally accredited college or university, OR
  • Possess a high school diploma (from a regionally accredited high school) or its equivalent and three years of documented, post-high school work experience. Applicants who do not meet this requirement may submit a letter of appeal to the School Assistant Dean. Download guidelines for work experience admission appeal.

Please remember: Applications that are incomplete and/or missing information will NOT be processed. Apply a minimum of 14 days before the start of classes to ensure optimal course selection.

Materials Needed for Application and Admission

  • Application: Completed online application form
  • Application fee: $50.00 non-refundable application fee (waived for previous Regis University students)
  • Writing skills placement essay: All new, degree-seeking students must submit a writing sample with the application for admission, even if English credits are being transferred toward your degree. Select one of the essay topics to demonstrate your abilities. Download a copy of the essay guidelines and essay evaluation criteria. (The writing skills placement essay is not required for non-degree seeking students.)
  • Submit official transcripts within 30 days of the date of application. If official transcripts are not received within 30 days you will be unable to register for future courses until the transcripts are received. 

    Transcript request forms are included with your application materials. Official transcripts must be sent directly from your previously attended schools to the CPS Admission Office.

    Transfer credit cannot be evaluated or awarded until all official transcripts are received.
  • Work experience: If you have at least 30 credit hours of college coursework, work experience is optional. If you have less than 30 credit hours to transfer toward your degree, you must document that you have at least three years of work experience after high school, or a combination of work experience and previous college credit equivalent to three years. Applicants who do not meet this requirement may submit a letter of appeal to the School Dean. Download the guidelines for work experience admission appeal.
  • Additional admission requirements apply to international students who are non-U.S. citizens.

Tuition

Undergraduate Degree Tuition Comparison Chart: Local Campus Programs
Comparison is based on Regis Board Approved 2012 Tuition and Fee Rates. Rates were gathered from other university websites as of June 2012.

Institution Estimated Total Program Cost Semester Hours Required Cost per Semester Hour Estimated Fees for Program
Colorado Christian University $14,210 - $56,056 30 - 128 $427 $1,400
Colorado State University $17,032 - $48,393 30 - 120 $348 $6,579
Colorado Technical University $13,035 - $52,424 30 - 121 $433 $50
Metro State College of Denver $10,721 -$30,584 30 - 120 $221 $4,100
Naropa $29,640 -$110,640 30 - 120 $900 $2,640
Regis University $12,350 -$52,530 30 - 128 $410 $50
University of Colorado at Denver $10,964 - $45,083 30 - 120 $336 $884 - $4,763
University of Denver/University College $21,180 - $86,554 30 - 123 $697 $270 - $822

Undergraduate Degree Tuition Comparison Chart: National Online Programs
Comparison is based on Regis Board Approved 2012 Tuition and Fee Rates. Rates were gathered from other university websites as of June 2012.

Institution Estimated Total Program Cost Semester Hours Required Cost per Semester Hour Estimated Fees for Program
Argosy University $16,425 - $65,025 30 - 120 $540 $225
Capella University $13,931 - $56,035 30 - 121 $463 $50
DeVry University $16,260 - $75,420 30 - 139 $540 $60 - $360
Drexel University $29,625 - $122,379 30 - 124 $970 $520 - $2,080
Kaplan University $17,457 - $67,846 30 - 121 $554 $845
Regis University $13,850 - $58,930 30 - 128 $460 $50
University of Phoenix $18,050 - $72,200 30 - 120 $570 $950 - $3,800
Walden University $12,817 - $51,687 30 - 121 $418 $280 - $1,120

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