Applied Behavioral and Social Sciences -ABSS Dual Degree, Psychology and Sociology – (B.A.)

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Psychology

Bachelor's graduates in psychology may find jobs in human resources, education, public affairs, mental health facilities, and social services. A degree in psychology is also a good choice for careers in other fields because employers value psychology graduates' research, writing, and analytic skills as well as their understanding of people. Some graduates pursue a graduate degree, Master's or PhD, to prepare them for careers as researchers, psychologists and professors.

Required Courses:

• PSYC 1100 Introduction to Psychology
• PSYC 2750 Introduction to Measurement and Statistics
• PSYC 2825 Introduction to Research Methods
• PSYC 3550 History, Philosophy, and Systems of Psychology
• PSYC 4900 Senior Seminar

Plus at least one course from four of the following six content areas:

Biological and Evolutionary Perspectives:

• PSYC 4300 Health Psychology
• PSYC 4400 Human Sexuality
• PSYC 4550 Drug and Chemical Dependency
• PSYC 4650 Physiological Psychology

Clinical and Counseling Perspectives

• PSYC 3125 Abnormal Psychology
• PSYC 3775 Personality Theory
• PSYC 3900 Intro to Counseling

Lifespan Development Perspectives

• PSYC 2200 Child Psychology
• PSYC 2250 Adolescent Psychology
• PSYC 2300 Human Development
• PSYC 2950 Psychology of Adulthood and Aging

Learning and Cognitive Perspectives

• PSYC 3325 Psychology of Learning Processes
• PSYC 3350 Cognitive Psychology
• PSYC 3375 Behavioral Management
• PSYC 3725 Psychology of Judgment and Decision Making

Social and Cross-Cultural Perspectives:

• PSYC 3575 Organizational Behavior
• PSYC 3600 Social Psychology
• PSYC 4350 Cross-Cultural and International Psychology

Advanced Research Methods:

• PSYC 3800 Experimental Psychology
• PSYC 4700 Psychological Tests and Measurements
• PSYC 4750 Advanced Statistics
• PSYC 4825 Advanced Research Methods

Plus 5 electives in Psychology, 9 general education courses, and 20 elective courses.

Sociology

Courses in anthropology and sociology (ANSO) are designed to help students develop a multicultural understanding of the human experience and the analytical skills necessary for critically evaluating the diversity of human belief systems.

Required Courses for the American BA degree:

• ANSO 1010 Introduction to Sociology
• ANSO 1020 Social Issues
• ANSO 2750 Introduction to Measurement and Statistics
• ANSO 2825 Introduction to Research Methods
• ANSO 3550 Theories of Social Science
• ANSO 4900 Senior Seminar

Plus two courses from the following:

• ANSO 3250 Applied Social Science
• ANSO 3960 Ethnic and Minority Relations
• ANSO 4200 Class, Status, and Power
• ANSO 4275 Gender and Sex Roles

Plus 6 electives in Anthropology or Sociology, 9 general education courses, and 20 elective courses.

Additional Requirements for the Dual degree (NL and US diploma) in Applied Behavioral and Social Sciences:

This program provides an opportunity for students to concurrently obtain a Dutch University of Applied Sciences degree and an American bachelor degree from Webster University. The program follows the Webster University undergraduate requirements for the psychology or sociology curricula with special additional requirements added for Dutch Accreditation purposes.

The Dutch accredited Applied Behavioral and Social Sciences (ABSS) degree program is only offered at the Leiden campus and leads to the Dutch HBO Bachelor in Applied Behavioral and Social Sciences, with a study specialization ("afstudeerrichting") in either psychology or sociology.

Enrollment in the Dutch ABSS program is only possible in conjunction with Webster University´s Bachelor of Arts in Psychology or Bachelor of Arts in Sociology programs.
The Dutch (NVAO) accredited ABSS program further requires a portfolio and internship.

ABSS Specialization Psychology:

Students need to take, in addition to Webster University´s General Education and Psychology requirements:

• MEDC 1010 Introduction to Mass Communication
• COAP 1020 Introduction to Computer Applications
• ANSO 1010 Introduction to Sociology
• ANSO 1070 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
• ANSO 2000 Issues in Contemporary Society
• MATH 1580 Formal Logic
• MNGT 2100 Management Theory and Practice
• MNGT 3100 Project Management
• PSYC 3000 Stress Management
• PSYC 4350, PSYC 4750, and PSYC 4845 are also required courses in the ABSS Psychology.

Required General Education Courses:

• GNST 1200 Freshman Seminar
• PHIL 1010 Critical Thinking
• SPCM 1040 Public Speaking
• WRIT 2000 Advanced Composition

ABSS, Specialization Sociology:

Students need to take, in addition to Webster University´s General Education and Sociology requirements:

• MEDC 1010 Introduction to Mass Communication
• COAP 1020 Introduction to Computer Applications
• MATH 1580 Formal Logic
• MNGT 2100 Management Theory and Practice
• MNGT 3100 Project Management
• PSYC 1100 Introduction to Psychology
• PSYC 3000 Stress Management
• PSYC 4750 Advanced Statistics
• ANSO 1070, ANSO 2000, ANSO 3960, ANSO 4825, and either ANSO 4200 or ANSO 4275 are also required courses in the ABSS Sociology.

Required General Education Courses:

• GNST 1200 Freshman Seminar
• PHIL 1010 Critical Thinking
• SPCM 1040 Public Speaking
• WRIT 2000 Advanced Composition

Accreditation

Webster University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association, 312-263-0456, www.ncahlc.org.
The accreditation, which was awarded in 1925, includes undergraduate and graduate levels at all locations where the University offers programs.

Funding details

Several scholarships are available for students studying at both the graduate and undergraduate level at Webster University in The Netherlands. Scholarships run for a maximum of one Academic Year (Summer - Spring 2). If application is awarded part way through an Academic Year then it will run until the end of that Academic Year and be renewable from the beginning of the following Academic Year.

Gateway Scholarship, sponsored by the Holland-America Friendship Foundation

For New Undergraduate and Graduate Students This scholarship is offered to new, motivated fulltime students applying for any of the undergraduate or graduate programs offered at our Leiden and/or Amsterdam locations. The award is normally 15% of total full-time tuition. If you are motivated to work 10 hours a week at the University, you can increase your scholarship to 25% of the full-time tuition. To be eligible, students must have been fully admitted to study at Webster University and show evidence of academic excellence (GPA 3.5 or equivalent) as well as leadership potential and promise for future studies.

For the Gateway application form and terms, please see the attachments on the lefthand side.

Application deadline: June 1 for applicants wishing to start in Fall; November 1 for those wishing to start in Spring or Summer.

Mayflower Scholarship

For Current Webster Graduate and Undergraduate Students The Mayflower Scholarship can be awarded to undergraduate or graduate students currently registered at Webster Leiden. This competitive scholarship is based upon academic merit and is normally renewable at the end of the scholarship period (end of Spring 2). if the awardee maintains continuous full-time enrollment at Webster Leiden and meets or exceeds the required cumulative grade point average of 3.5. The scholarship award is up to 25% of tuition costs (15% base and an additional 10% if you are willing to work extra hours at the University).

Application Requirements: Scholarship consideration occurs after having obtained at least 30 credits (undergrad) or 6 credits (graduate) at Webster Leiden.
For the Mayflower application form and terms, please see the attachments on the lefthand side.

Application deadline: June 1 for Fall scholarships; November 1 for Spring or Summer scholarships.

Webster Study Grants

For new and current Graduate and Undergraduate students Students who do not meet with the GPA requirement for scholarships but who are in financial hardship, may qualify for a Webster Study Grant. This needs-based grant normally requires a GPA of 3.3, but exceptions may be made at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee. However it should be borne in mind that also these grants are competitive.
For the Study Grant application form and terms, please see the attachments on the lefthand side.

Sverdrup International Scholarship

For study at a Webster Campus in the USA The Sverdrup fund was established as an endowed fund to promote and advance international awareness among the students and faculty of Webster University. Each year Webster University awards a number of students from campuses in Europe with scholarships for study at a Webster campus in the United States. The minimum award is 250.00.

Students who are planning a permanent transfer to St Louis are not eligible to apply.

The Sverdrup Scholarship can be used in conjunction with a WWWTP award.
For any student awarded a Sverdrup Scholarship, the amount of their award will be applied to their account as a credit for the specific term(s) they will be studying in the U.S. The funds are automatically applied toward any outstanding tuition, fees, etc. on the student's account. Once they have a zero balance, any amount remaining will be refunded to the students.

For the Sverdrup application form and terms for 2010/2011, please see the attachments on the lefthand side.

Chris Devries Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship honors the memory of Chris Devries, advisory board member 2002 - 2008 who enjoyed meeting students, helping them learn how to network and build relationships, and stimulated students with potential to achieve greatness. Scholarships will be targeted towards students from disadvantaged backgrounds who show potential for leadership as seen by specific activities highlighted in the application. Academic standards still apply (minimum GPA = 3.3 or if above age 30 with a lower GPA exceptions may be made following their first 6 credits earned at Webster).

Please contact your Academic Advisor if you think you are eligible for this scholarship.

Len Even Award for Excellence in Entrepreneurship

A scholarship fostering the spirit of entrepreneurship in current Webster students from all majors. The award to the value of maximum € 5000 will be shared by one graduate and one undergraduate student each year based on their best proposal or business plan, to be applied as free tuition for a course in entrepreneurship and/or an internship placement or special 1:1 project supervised by an expert, to achieve the realization of their business idea. Applications for 2011 are open until 1 February, presentations will be made at the annual degree ceremony in May. Non-business majors (e.g. media, ngo-management, social entrepreneurship) are also encouraged to apply, see your study advisor for details.

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