2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Psychology and Psychiatric Rehabilitation, B.S.

 

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 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 Rutgers' 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 Piscataway campus (671 Hoes Lane). 

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 1000TRANSITION TO KEAN

1

OR

GE 3000TRANSFER TRANSITIONS

1

 

ENG 1030COLLEGE COMPOSITION

3

 

MATH 1000ALGEBRA FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS

3

OR

MATH 1010FOUNDATIONS OF MATH

3

OR

MATH 1016STATISTICS

3

OR

MATH 1030PROBLEM SOLVING IN MATH

3

OR

MATH 1054PRE-CALCULUS

3

 

COMM 1402SPEECH COMMUNICATION AS CRITICAL CITIZENSHIP

3

GE 2023RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY

3

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 2403WORLD LITERATURE

3

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 1062WORLDS OF HISTORY: TRADITIONS AND ENCOUNTERS

3

PSY 1000GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY

3

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
MATH 1000ALGEBRA FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS

3

MATH 1010FOUNDATIONS OF MATH

3

MATH 1016STATISTICS

3

MATH 1030PROBLEM SOLVING IN MATH

3

MATH 1054PRE-CALCULUS

3

OR

CPS 1032MICROCOMPUTER APPLICATIONS

3

CPS 1231FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

4

Select One GE Approved Lab Science course from areas below:
Biology

4

Chemistry or Physics

4

Environmental Sciences

4

Earth Science

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

PSY 2000PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGY: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES

3

PSY 3200PSYCHOLOGICAL STATISTICS

3

PSY 4200PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTS AND MEASUREMENTS

3

PSY 4230EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

4

PSY 4200: PSY 3200 prerequisite.

PSY 4230: Writing Emphasis (WE) course. PSY 3200 prerequisite.

Psychology Electives 9

Select Three courses from at least three areas below.

Psychology

PSY 2100CHILD PSYCHOLOGY

3

PSY 2110PSYCHOLOGY OF ADOLESCENCE

3

PSY 3110LIFE-SPAN DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

3

PSY 3120ADULT PSYCHOLOGY

3

PSY 3130PSYCHOLOGY OF AGING

3

PSY 4960SPECIAL TOPICS IN PSYCHOLOGY

3

PSY 4970INDEPENDENT STUDY IN PSYCHOLOGY

3

Theoretical

PSY 3310PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING

3

PSY 3320THEORIES OF PERSONALITY

3

PSY 3360THEORIES OF MOTIVATION

3

PSY 3540ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY

3

PSY 4310HISTORY & SYSTEMS OF PSYCHOLOGY

3

PSY 4350EVOLUTIONARY PSYCHOLOGY

3

PSY 4960SPECIAL TOPICS IN PSYCHOLOGY

3

PSY 4970INDEPENDENT STUDY IN PSYCHOLOGY

3

Applied

PSY 3300RESEARCH DESIGN AND ANALYSIS

3

PSY 3410EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY

3

PSY 3420ENVIRONMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

3

PSY 3660COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY

3

PSY 4400PRINCIPLES OF BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS

3

PSY 4420INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY

3

PSY 4430FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY

3

PSY 4450PSYCHOTHERAPY AND COUNSELING TECHNIQUES

3

PSY 4960SPECIAL TOPICS IN PSYCHOLOGY

3

PSY 4970INDEPENDENT STUDY IN PSYCHOLOGY

3

Social

PSY 2630PSYCHOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES ON PREJUDICE & RACISM

3

PSY 2640MARRIAGE AND FAMILY

3

PSY 3000CROSS-CULTURAL PSYCHOLOGY

3

PSY 3340PSYCHOLOGY OF WOMEN

3

PSY 3630SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

3

PSY 3650UNDERSTANDING SELF AND OTHERS

3

PSY 3680POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY

3

PSY 4960SPECIAL TOPICS IN PSYCHOLOGY

3

PSY 4970INDEPENDENT STUDY IN PSYCHOLOGY

3

Mind/Brain

PSY 3330PSYCHOLOGY OF CONSCIOUSNESS

3

PSY 3370PSYCHOLOGY OF ATTENTION

3

PSY 3380PSYCHOLOGY OF THE ARTS

3

PSY 4360PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY

3

PSY 4380PSYCHOLOGY OF PERCEPTION

3

PSY 4390COGNITIVE PROCESSES

3

PSY 4440FUNCTIONAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGY

3

PSY 4960SPECIAL TOPICS IN PSYCHOLOGY

3

PSY 4970INDEPENDENT STUDY IN PSYCHOLOGY

3

Major Capstone Course 3

PSY 4940SEMINAR: 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.

PSRT 1101INTRO TO PSYCHOSOCIAL REHAB

3

PSRT 1102COMM TECH FOR INTERVIEW & REHAB

3

PSRT 1103INTRODUCTION TO GROUP DYNAMICS

3

PSRT 1204CLINICAL PRINCIP IN REHAB

3

PSRT 2121COMMUNITY RESOUR & SYST MANAG

3

PSRT 2231EMERGING TRENDS AND TOPICS

3

PSRT 4121CASE MANAGEMENT APPROACHES

3

PSRT 4111PRACTICUM IN PSYCH REHAB I

6

PSRT 4112PRACTICUM IN PSYCH REHAB II

6

PSY 4111 and PSY 4112: Required Major Internship courses.

Psychiatric Rehabilitation Electives 12

(Select Four courses below or others with advisement)

PSRT 4015WELLNESS AND RECOVERY

3

PSRT 4202SUPPORTED EDUCATION

3

PSRT 4203SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT

3

PSRT 4231INDEPENDENT LIVING REHAB

3

PSRT 4251SUBSTANCE ABUSE & MENTAL HLTH

3

PSRT 4261DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

3

PSRT 4271THE ROLE OF FAMILIES IN REHAB

3

PSRT 4040AGING & PSYCHIATRIC REHAB

3

PSRT 4280RESEARCH IN PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION

3

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