Psychology and Psychiatric Rehabilitation, B.S.
Coordinator: Dr. Sharon Boyd-Jackson
EC 226E, (908) 737-5877
This program is designed for students interested in obtaining a dual major in Psychology and Psychiatric Rehabilitation. This is a joint program that Kean University has established with Rutgers University, School of Health Related Professions. Students will take courses for the Psychology and General Education components of this major at Kean University. However, the Rutgers University faculty will teach the Psychiatric Rehabilitation classes at their Piscataway campus. Please Note: Kean University will be responsible for registration for all classes for this major option, however, all tuition and fees for the Psychiatric Rehabilitation courses will be charged according to Rutger’s tuition and fee rates for all students.
The completion of this major will give students three career options in the area of Psychology that would allow for either gaining experience for work in the field or entrance into graduate school. More specifically, the three options include:
- Working in the field with a BS degree - the practical skills gained with this major give students experience in the area of Psychiatric Rehabilitation and prepares them for employment in this area
- Graduate school in Psych Rehab - The completion of this program will give students a focused option for a career in Psychiatric Rehabilitation. Students who choose to obtain graduate education in this area may apply for admission to Rutger’s Master of Science Degree and Doctoral Degree Programs in Psychiatric Rehabilitation
- Graduate school in any area of Psychology - The dual major provides students with essential undergraduate courses needed in Psychology and valuable practical experience in a specialized area that will enhance an application for graduate education in any area of psychology.
Students interested in becoming an intended major should take the introductory course (PSRT-1101) then speak to the program coordinator for information about the application process. All PRST courses will be taught at the Rutgers Busch campus in Piscataway.
Students who choose this major automatically become “intended majors” and should get advisement from Dr. Boyd-Jackson. However, to become a declared major you must complete the application process. In addition, students must meet the following requirements before applying to the program: 1) G.P.A. of 3.0 in Psychology; 2) Overall G.P.A. of 2.5; 3) Taken at least 9 credits of Psychology or Psychiatric Rehabilitation courses; 4) Have at least 40 credits of classes overall. For an application and additional requirements please see the school of psychology secretary, or the program coordinator or download it from the website. Applications will be accepted March 1st for the Fall semester and November 1st for the Spring semester.
Transfer students may apply to the university and this program simultaneously as long as they meet deadline dates. However, all students must be admitted to Kean before any application to the dual major program will be considered for admission. Transfer students with an Associate Degree in Psychosocial Rehabilitation also need to apply before related credits will be accepted for the dual major.
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SENT TO THE PROGRAM COORDINATOR IN THE SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY.
Note: This program does not accept Second Bachelor Degree candidates.
General Education 32
Foundation Requirements1 13
GE 1000, GE 3000: University Requirement for Graduation for all undergraduate students that must be satisfied in one of two ways: Complete GE 1000 (all freshmen and transfers entering with 0-29 credits) OR GE 3000 (transfers entering with 30 credits or more).
ENG 1030: Requires a grade of C or better.
Disciplinary/Interdisciplinary/ Distribution Requirements 19
Humanities 6
ENG 2403: GE Distribution course required of all students.
Select One GE Approved course from one area below:
| Fine Arts or Art History | 3 |
| Philosophy or Religion | 3 |
| Foreign Languages (Must take I and II for credit) | 3 |
| Music or Theatre | 3 |
| Interdisciplinary | 3 |
Social Sciences 6
HIST 1062: GE Distribution course required of all students.
PSY 1000: Requires a grade of C or better grade.
PSY 1000 is a prerequisite for all PSY and PSRT courses.
Science and Mathematics 7
Math or Computer Science 3
Select One GE Approved Lab Science course from areas below:
| Biology | 4 |
| Chemistry or Physics | 4 |
| Environmental Sciences | 4 |
| Earth Science 4 | 4 |
Psychology Major Requirements 25
All PSY and PSRT courses require a minimum grade of C and an average GPA of 3.0 and a 2.5 GPA is required for entire degree; 2.5 GPS is required to take PSY 4230 and PSY 4940.
Psychology Required Foundation Core 13
Psychology Electives 9
Select Three courses from at least three areas below.
Psychology
Theoretical
Applied
Social
Mind/Brain
Major Capstone Course 3
| PSY 4940 | SEMINAR: ISSUES IN CONTEMPORARY PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
PSY 4940: Course required by Major. Writing Emphasis course (WE).
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Courses 45
All PSY and PSRT courses require a minimum grade of C and an average GPA of 3.0 and a 2.5 GPA is required for entire degree; 2.5 GPA is required to take PSY 4230 and PSY 4940.
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Required Foundation Core 33
All 1000 level PSRT courses are prerequisites for all upper level PSRT courses.
PSY 4111 and PSY 4112: Required Major Internship courses.
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Electives 12
(Select Four courses below or others with advisement)
Free Electives 18
(At 50% must be at the 3000-4000)
No more than 3 additional Psychology Courses (A research course is optional)
PSY 1996 (Optional) Freshman Research course. Freshman may partner with faculty in research to earn one credit as a free elective which may be taken up to two times. This course is separate from the three Psychology course that can be taken as a Free Elective.
Total Credit Hours: 120