Adult Degree Completion Program in Psychology (BA)

The Adult Degree Completion Program undergraduate psychology major combines classroom research and learning with field experience to prepare graduates for a range of academic and professional careers. The Psychology curriculum includes courses that explore theory, research and applied techniques, preparing students to think analytically and at the same time develop their ability to thoroughly probe issues by asking the right questions.

The program size allows for one-on-one interaction with the department’s well-qualified faculty, which include practicing psychologists, acclaimed teachers, and researchers. All 4 unit ADC courses are accelerated and meet on Monday through Thursday weekday evenings and/or on Saturdays. Application requirements for the ADC program vary by major. An applicant can be considered for the ADC program if they are at least 24 years of age.

ADC students applying for the Psychology major need to have completed 68 or more transferable college semester units and have completed all the general education (Core) requirements for Dominican with the exception of their upper division English requirement prior to starting the program. Applicants who have completed an Associate’s degree (AA/AS) will be considered to have all general education (Core) requirements complete. The Bachelor’s degree requires a total of 124 units. Students complete their degree combining transfer units, electives, and units in the Psychology major at Dominican University of California.

Program Learning Outcomes

In keeping with Dominican’s goal for students’ intellectual development, the undergraduate Psychology Department has identified the following student learning objectives for those seeking a major in Psychology. (Note: some of the program learning outcomes listed do not apply for those seeking a minor in Psychology).

The student will demonstrate:

1. Familiarity with the major concepts, diverse perspectives, research outcomes, and historical trends in psychology.
2. Understanding and ethical application of the scientific method in psychology.
3. Understanding and application of psychological theory and principles to a diverse range of real life issues and personal development.
4. Knowledge, understanding, and the ability to think critically about empirical findings in psychology.
5. Comprehension of the range of career possibilities in psychology and the development of a personal career plan.
6. Ability to communicate psychological principles effectively in a variety of formats, demonstrating technological and information literacy.

Required Courses

PSY 1100	Introduction to Psychology	4.00 units
PSY 3111	Theories of Personality: History and Systems	4.00 units
PSY 3141	Abnormal Psychology	4.00 units
PSY 3160	Social Psychology	4.00 units
PSY 3182	Junior Seminar	1.00 unit
PSY 3187	Statistics for Health & Behavioral Sciences	4.00 units
PSY 3191	Research Methods	4.00 units
PSY 4940	Field Placement	4.00 units
PSY 4997	Directed Research I	4.00 units
PSY 4998	Directed Research II	4.00 units

Students select 4 units from the Group 1 elective list or four- 1 unit PSY courses

Group 1 Elective

4.00 units

Total Credit Hours: 41