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 Scotch Plains 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/Scotch Plains campus.
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
See prerequisites and equivalencies.
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:
Humanities 6
ENG 2403: Required Distribution Course.
Select one course:
| Fine Arts or Art History | 3 |
| Philosophy or Religion | 3 |
| Foreign Languages | 3 |
| Music or Theatre | 3 |
| | |
| ID 1300 | INTRO TO WOMEN'S STUDIES | 3 |
| OR | |
| ID 3230 | UNDERSTANDING IMAGES:AN INTRODUCTION TO VISUAL STUDIES | 3 |
Social Sciences 6
HIST 1062: Required Distribution Course.
PSY 1000: Requires a grade of C or better. May be taken as honors courses. See PSY 1005, PSY 4205, PSY 4235, PSY 4945
PSY 1000 is a prerequisite for all psychology courses.
Science and Mathematics 7
MATH or CPS
| Math or Computer Science | 3 |
| Lab Science | 4 |
Psychology Major Requirements 25
An average GPA of at least a “B” must be maintained in major courses and an average GPA of at least a 2.5 must be maintained overall for all Psychology/Psych Rehab Majors in order to remain in good standing.
All major courses including Capstone require a grade of C or better. Exception: a grade of “B” is required for PSRT 1101.
Psychology Required Courses 13
PSY 4200, PSY 4230: PSY 3200 is a prerequisite. In order to take PSY 4200, 4230, 4940, must have overall GPA of 2.5.
PSY 4200, PSY 4230: May be taken as honors courses. See PSY 1005, 4205, 4235, 4945
Psychology Electives 9
Three psychology courses selected with departmental advisement.
Major GE/Capstone Course 3
| PSY 4940 | SEMINAR: ISSUES IN CONTEMPORARY PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
PSY 4940: All major courses including Capstone require a grade of C or better. Exception: a grade of “B” is required for PSRT 1101. In order to take PSY 4200, PSY 4230, PSY 4940, must have overall GPA of 2.5
PSY 4940: May be taken as honors courses. See PSY 1005, PSY 4205, PSY 4235, PSY 4945
Psych Rehab Requirements 45
Subject to Change by Department
An average GPA of at least a “B” must be maintained in major courses and an average GPA of at least a 2.5 must be maintained overall for all Psychology/Psych Rehab Majors in order to remain in good standing
Descriptions for all PSRT courses should be obtained from the program coordinator
Required Courses 33
Subject to Change by Department
Psychiatric Rehab Electives 12
Subject to Change by Department
Four courses selected from below or others with advisement.
Free Electives 22
Subject to Change by Department
May include 2 PSRT grad courses.
Total Credit Hours: 124
GPA of 2.5 required to declare the psychology major