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18
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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 factors affecting emotions, thoughts and behavior. Students approach the discipline by asking ethical questions using appropriate research designs and statistical analyses.

The department is committed to mentoring students to promote a growth-oriented community grounded in faith and engaged in the pursuit of knowledge.

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Program of Study

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.

Psychology majors are fully prepared for jobs or graduate studies through the program’s emphasis on research, service and career preparation.

Although those pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology have priority for many Psychology courses, students of all majors may take Psychology courses to fulfill the requirements of the St. Mary’s Core Curriculum.

  • Degree Plans

    Students can pursue a major in Psychology with a minimum of 36 credit hours:

    St. Mary’s also offers a Psychology minor with a minimum of 18 credit hours :

  • Courses

    Highlighted courses include:

    • Abnormal Psychology
    • Comparative Psychology
    • Development
    • History and Systems
    • Latino/Latina Educational Psychology
    • Learning
    • Human Sexuality
    • Personality
    • Physiological Psychology
    • Research Methods
    • Social Psychology
    • Statistics
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What can I do with a degree in Psychology?

Many career options exist for Psychology majors while also preparing students interested in pursuing a graduate degree. Potential careers for Psychology majors include:

  • Medical Services Manager
  • Grant Writer
  • Rehabilitation Specialist
  • Human Resources 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.

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Experiential Learning 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 students. Our field placements give Psychology majors opportunities to learn about the discipline in supervised settings outside the classroom. Many students pursuing the psychology major also complete our certificate in Community-Based Assessment and Evaluation, where they work with non-profit organizations to build internal capacity for culturally responsive evaluation. These opportunities allow students to apply their major in schools, hospitals and community organizations throughout the San Antonio area.

Psychology Living Learning Community

The Psychology Living and Learning community (PLLC) is formed during the first semester of freshman year and continues until graduation. Students can choose to live together as a part of the PLLC as they take classes together and are mentored by Psychology faculty. Students in the PLLC also benefit from additional opportunities, such as participating in faculty-hosted events and traveling to research conferences.

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