<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>As a student of Liberty University's Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a concentration in Military Resilience, you will have the opportunity to study theories and concepts in psychology, therapy, and social sciences while focusing on problems and methods specific to military personnel. In concentration courses, you will learn various intervention strategies and therapies for helping military members and families overcome stresses associated with marital problems, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, injury trauma, substance abuse, and the transition from military to civilian life. Core psychology courses provide study in human development, personality theories, Christian counseling theories, psychotherapy practices, and symptoms and treatments of psychotic disorders. Also included in the program is a supervised internship at a community facility. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>If you are interested in applying to Liberty University's Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a concentration in Military Resilience program, you must have already earned your high school diploma or GED. It is helpful to possess strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills and an interest in working in a military environment. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>You must earn 120 credits to successfully complete the Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a concentration in Military Resilience program. The curriculum consists of 42 credits in general education coursework, 24 credits in core courses, 15 credits in the cognate or concentration area, and 39 credits in electives. </p> <p><u>Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a concentration in Military Resilience Course Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Number</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td><b>Foundational Studies</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>ENGL 101</td><td> Composition and Rhetoric</td></tr> <tr><td>ENGL 102</td><td> Composition and Literature</td></tr> <tr><td>Communications Elective</td><td> Select One</td></tr> <tr><td>Math Elective</td><td> MATH 115 or higher</td></tr> <tr><td>APOL 104</td><td> Contemporary Worldviews</td></tr> <tr><td>INFT 101</td><td> Instructional Tech. for Online Learning</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Investigative Studies</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>Natural Science Elective</td><td> Select One</td></tr> <tr><td>History Elective</td><td> Select One</td></tr> <tr><td>PSYC 101</td><td> General Psychology</td></tr> <tr><td>General Education Elective</td><td> Select One</td></tr> <tr><td>Humanities Elective</td><td> Select One</td></tr> <tr><td>PHIL 201</td><td> Philosophy and Contemporary Ideas</td></tr> <tr><td>BIBL 104</td><td> Survey of Biblical Literature</td></tr> <tr><td>THEO 104</td><td> Introduction to Christian Thought</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Major Core Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>PSYC 210</td><td> Developmental Psychology</td></tr> <tr><td>PSYC 255</td><td> Introduction to Research</td></tr> <tr><td>PSYC 341</td><td> Psychology of Personality</td></tr> <tr><td>PSYC 354</td><td> Statistics for the Social Sciences</td></tr> <tr><td>PSYC 355</td><td> Statistics for Psychology</td></tr> <tr><td>PSYC 371</td><td> Theories in Counseling and Psychotherapy</td></tr> <tr><td>PSYC 430</td><td> Abnormal Psychology</td></tr> <tr><td>PSYC 499</td><td> Internship</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Military Resilience Cognate</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>MILT 275</td><td> The Resilient Warrior</td></tr> <tr><td>MILT 325</td><td> Resilient Marriage and Family</td></tr> <tr><td>MILT 375</td><td> Military Career and Community Transition</td></tr> <tr><td>MILT 475</td><td> Military Mental and Behavioral Health</td></tr> <tr><td>CRIS 302</td><td> Foundational Principles of Crisis Response</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>You could explore entry-level or assistant positions in this field after earning Liberty University's Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a concentration in Military Resilience. You could also seek work in a branch of the armed forces or consider opportunities in mental health clinics, veterans hospitals, community health centers, or government offices. </p> <p>Positions you might pursue include: </p> <ul><li>Military Chaplain Assistant </li><li>Military Outreach Coordinator </li><li>Youth/Family Counselor </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>After graduation, you can continue your studies beyond the bachelor's degree level. Some positions in this field require a master's or even a doctoral degree. You could enroll in Liberty University's Master of Arts in Human Services with a concentration in Military Resilience program. </p> <p>Other degrees you might pursue include, but are not limited to: </p> <ul><li>Master of Science in Psychology </li><li>Master of Science in Counseling </li><li>Master of Science in Clinical Psychology</li></ul>