Applied Psychology

Bachelor of Science Degree

The Applied Psychology program leads to a Bachelor of Science degree with a concentration in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. The program focuses on developing the student’s ability to use the core knowledge and analytical skills of the discipline in order to address practical problems important to local business and industry. This program prepares students to be real-life problem solvers in the emerging field of Applied Psychology. Students will learn the foundations of Industrial/Organizational Psychology including personnel management, organizational behavior, and organizational development. The program’s career objectives are to prepare students for meaningful and rewarding entry-level positions in business and human resource management. This “hands on” program will develop skills that will enable its graduates to help businesses efficiently recruit, develop, and organize their human resources. Commensurate with the expectations of a BS in Applied Psychology and the current requirements of entry-level jobs in the area of Industrial/Organizational Psychology, students will successfully complete an applied research project or an internship. Furthermore, if the program graduates’ educational aspirations include advanced professional training, they will have had the theoretical knowledge, analytical skills, and exposure to effective writing necessary for successful entry and performance in the increasingly competitive and specialized graduate programs across many fields of psychology.

Applied Psychology (BS) Program Outcomes:

Graduates will have the knowledge and skill to successfully conduct and report research in Applied Psychology.
Graduates will demonstrate technical competence with regard to:
- general psychological concepts and theories.
- the content and technologies of Applied Psychology.
Graduates will possess the competencies required to perform entry level positions in business and human resource management.

In addition to curricular options, the College has a vibrant Psychology Club and an honor society (Psi Chi).

Admission to Farmingdale State College - State University of New York is based on the qualifications of the applicant without regard to age, sex, marital or military status, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability or sexual orientation.

Psychology | Dr. MaryBeth Apriceno | psychology@farmingdale.edu | 934-420-2725

Fall 2026

Subject to revision

College Requirement	(1 credit)
FYE 101 First Year Experience*	1

Liberal Arts and Sciences	(63-64 credits)
EGL 101 Composition I: College Writing (GE)	3
EGL 102 Composition II: Writing About Literature	3
Humanities (GE)	3
SPE 130 Public Speaking OR
SPE 202 Interpersonal Communications (GE)	3
The Arts (GE)	3
US History and Civic Engagement/World History and Global Awareness(GE)	3
MTH 116 College Algebra (GE)	4
MTH 110 Statistics (GE)	3
World Languages - Level II (GE)	3
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology (GE)	3
SOC 122 Introduction to Sociology	3
EGL 310 Technical Writing	3
BCS 102 Computer Concepts and Applications	3
Social Science (non-Psychology) electives	6
Math/Science elective by advisement	3-4
Biology with lab (GE)	4
Biology elective with lab	4
Liberal Arts and Sciences electives	6
Psychology Core	(32 credits)
PSY 234 Social Psychology	3
PSY 364 Introduction to Biopsychology	3
PSY 348 Statistics for Psychology	4
PSY 360 Research Methods in Psychology	4
PSY 372 Cognitive Psychology	3
Any 200 level or higher Psychology (PSY) course by advisement OR RAM 303 by advisement	15
Industrial/Organizational Psychology Concentration	(15 credits)
PSY 311W Organizational Behavior	3
PSY 331 Industrial/Organizational Psychology	3
PSY 414 Applied Personnel Psychology	3
PSY 442 Applied Psychology Senior Project: Professional Development	3
PSY 443 Applied Psychology Senior Project II: Career Planning	3

Free Electives	(12 credits)
Total Credits:	122-124

Curriculum Summary

*FYE 101 First Year Experience is required for all first time full time students

Degree Type: BS
Total Required Credits: 122-124

Please refer to the General Education, Applied Learning, and Writing Intensive requirement sections of the College Catalog and consult with your advisor to ensure that graduation requirements are satisfied.

As a part of the SUNY General Education Framework, all first-time full time Freshman at Farmingdale State College (FSC) beginning Fall 2023, are required to develop knowledge and skills in Diversity: Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice (DEISJ). Students will be able to fulfill this requirement at FSC by taking a specially designated DEISJ course that has been developed by faculty and approved by the DEISJ Review Board. DEISJ-approved courses may meet other General Education Knowledge and Skills areas and/or core competencies and thus be dually designated. DEISJ-approved courses may also earn other special designations such as those for Applied Learning or Writing Intensive.

Information:

Technical Electives

PSY 221 Observing & Recording Development of the Young Child (4 credits)

PSY 222 Early Childhood Learning Environments (4 Credits)

PSY 223 The Childcare Professional and Family Dynamics (4 Credits)

PSY 220 Child Development Birth - 5 years (4 Credits)

PSY 322 Understanding Neurodiversity: Autism Spectrum Disorder (3 Credits)

PSY 323 Professional & Ethical Issues for Direct Support Professionals (3 credits)

Notes:

The Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Psychology does not lead to licensure. All licensure in Psychology in New York State requires an advanced (Master’s or Doctoral) degree.