Degree
- Minor https://www.stmarytx.edu/academics/programs/psychology/ https://www.stmarytx.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/psychology-900×600-1.jpg
- Bachelor of Arts https://www.stmarytx.edu/academics/programs/psychology/ https://www.stmarytx.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/psychology-900×600-1.jpg
Department
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Psychology at St. Mary’s
In the Department of Psychology at St. Mary’s University, students think critically and logically about internal and external factors affecting thinking and behavior, including learning, biopsychology, and abnormal and social psychology. Students approach their discipline by asking questions that can be addressed in an ethical manner using appropriate research designs and statistical analyses. Students also design their own research projects and present their findings at research conferences.
The Department is committed to mentoring students to promote a growth-oriented community grounded in faith and engaged in the pursuit of knowledge.
Program of Study
Although those pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology have first priority for many Psychology courses, students of all majors may take Psychology courses to fulfill the requirements of the St. Mary’s Core Curriculum.
Psychology majors at St. Mary’s benefit from small classes, personal advising and outstanding faculty recognized for their teaching. Students also design their own social science research and present their findings at research conferences. Research, service and career preparation are all emphasized to fully prepare Psychology majors for jobs or graduate studies.
Degree Plans
Students can pursue a major in Psychology:
St. Mary’s also offers a Psychology minor:
Courses
Highlighted courses include:
- Abnormal Psychology
- Development
- Learning
- Social Psychology
- Research Methods
What can I do with a degree in Psychology?
Many career options exist for Psychology majors, such as:
- Rehabilitation specialist
- Psychiatric technician
- Career counselor
- Case manager
This major also prepares students interested in pursuing a graduate degree.
Outside the Classroom
Student Organizations and Clubs
Students majoring in Psychology can join the Psychology Club or the St. Mary’s chapter of Psi Chi, an international honor society whose purpose is to encourage, stimulate, and maintain excellence in scholarship of the individual members in all fields, particularly in psychology, and to advance the science of psychology.
Field Placement Opportunities
At St. Mary’s, we know how important it is for our students to gain hands-on experience in their field of interest, which is why we make field placement opportunities available to Psychology majors. Field placement provides Psychology majors with opportunities to learn about the practice of psychology in supervised settings outside the classroom. Placement sites include schools, hospitals, nonprofit organizations and numerous social service settings throughout the San Antonio area.
Psychology Living Learning Community
The PLLC is formed during the first semester of freshman year for psychology majors and continues until graduation. Students in PLLC have the opportunity to live and take classes together, participate in department activities and community service events, get involved one one-on-one with faculty in research, and travel to professional conferences nationwide.
Faculty
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Heather Hill, Ph.D. Professor of Psychology -
Jillian Pierucci, Ph.D. Professor of Psychology -
Rick Sperling, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Psychology -
Jennifer Zwahr-Castro, Ph.D. Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychology
Similar Programs
Certificate in Community-Based Assessment and Evaluation
- Graduate Certificate https://www.stmarytx.edu/academics/programs/psychology/ https://www.stmarytx.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/psychology-900×600-1.jpg
- Undergraduate Certificate https://www.stmarytx.edu/academics/programs/psychology/ https://www.stmarytx.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/psychology-900×600-1.jpg
Sociology
- Minor https://www.stmarytx.edu/academics/programs/psychology/ https://www.stmarytx.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/psychology-900×600-1.jpg
- Bachelor of Arts https://www.stmarytx.edu/academics/programs/psychology/ https://www.stmarytx.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/psychology-900×600-1.jpg
Master of Science in Industrial / Organizational Psychology
- Master of Science https://www.stmarytx.edu/academics/programs/psychology/ https://www.stmarytx.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/psychology-900×600-1.jpg
Master of Science in Program Evaluation
- Master of Science https://www.stmarytx.edu/academics/programs/psychology/ https://www.stmarytx.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/psychology-900×600-1.jpg
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