Psychology and Counseling

Academic Departments and Program Requirements

Psychology and Counseling

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David Martinson, Department Chair
Erin Kirschmann, Program Director—Undergraduate Psychology

Faculty

Toe Aung
Jolie Bell
Ryan Bowers
Maria Cuddy-Casey
Shayna Finn
Ashley Gilbert
David Hunt
Sister Donna Kelley
Avina Khiatani
Erin Kirschmann
Cara Knaster
Dawn K. Kriebel
Kimberly Levan
David Martinson
Sister Angela Mastrangelo
Francien Richardson
Noah Schoch
Jay Tarnoff
Kristen Ullrich

Pamela Abraham, Emerita
Sister Elizabeth Monica Acri, Emerita
Janet Kane, Emerita
Sister Jeanine O’Kane, Emerita
Peter Rondinaro, Emeritus
Jed Yalof, Emeritus

Programs Offered

Degrees - Majors

Associate of Arts (AA) in Psychology

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Biology-Psychology

Minor

Psychology

Program Vision

The undergraduate psychology program in the Psychology and Counseling Department strives to create a holistic understanding of and appreciation for the behavioral sciences by its diverse course offerings, individual advising, and exposure to developmental, experimental, clinical, and research opportunities. This exposure will prepare students for graduate study or for entry-level positions in social service agencies and business settings. Through the study of psychology, students gain a broad background in the major areas of psychological investigation and deepen their concept of the true nature and dignity of the person.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of programs in psychology, students will be able to:

  1. Identify and utilize aspects of psychological theory to explain human behavior scientifically and objectively.
  2. Identify theory and research central to the major domains of the field.
  3. Exhibit appreciation for psychological dimensions of human diversity.
  4. Employ ethical knowledge and skills appropriate to level of experience and education.
  5. Exhibit quantitative literacy and understand the role of statistics in psychological research.
  6. Design and conduct a basic study to address a psychological question using appropriate research methods.

Psychology Degrees and Minor

Psychology (AA)
(Associate of Arts)

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:  PSY 101, 205, 206 or 307, 208, 219, 250, 303, 312, 320, 321, 324, 350.

Psychology (BA)
(Bachelor of Arts)

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:  PSY 101, 206 or 307, 208, 303, 311, 312, 313, 314, 320, 324, 350, 360, 418, 419; two courses (6 credits) in psychology electives; one course (3 credits) of mathematics. Note that the PSY courses taken for the major cannot count towards core requirement.

Biology-Psychology (BA)
(Bachelor of Arts)
(Cross-listed with Natural Sciences Department)

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:  BIOL 090 (6 semesters), 233, 234, 305, 309, 320, one course (4 credits) from 300-level biology courses; CHE 103,104, 201; MATH 207 and 208; PSY 101, 208, 219 or 312, 303, 311, 313, 314, 320, 324; BIOL 396 and 397 or PSY 418 and 419 (capstone experiences); and one course (3-4 credits) from Biology or Psychology 300-level courses

Psychology
(Minor)

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:  PSY 101; and any five courses (15 credits) in PSY. (18 credits total).