Psychology (B.A.)
Psychology (Minor)
Students earning an undergraduate degree in Psychology will gain the knowledge and skills necessary for entry-level professional responsibilities in a variety of settings and a firm foundation for graduate study. Psychology graduates work in a wide variety of community, business, government, and educational settings. They may teach, consult, counsel, or conduct research. Graduate training is required for advanced work in the field.
The Psychology major consists of a core of required courses plus completion of coursework chosen by students to reflect their interests and career aspirations.
Students in Psychology can choose from courses that help them focus on careers in human resources, marketing, human development across the life span, education, the health sciences, and roles related to the influence of the social setting on the behaviors of individuals. Psychology graduates interested in working in mental health-related professions might find employment in substance abuse programs, family and child services, crisis counseling centers, and other human services agencies. Those majoring in this field can also choose courses that help prepare them for graduate study in Psychology and Counseling. Marymount offers graduate programs in Counseling and Forensic Psychology. More information about the Counseling programs and the Forensic Psychology program can be found in the University’s Graduate Catalog.
Psychology majors may elect to complete a specialization leading to a license to teach individuals with learning disabilities in grades K-12. Students interested in this option should see an academic advisor in the Education Department.
Admission Requirements: All Psychology students must follow general University admission requirements.
In addition, students pursuing eligibility for teaching licensure in Education must meet the admission requirements of, and apply for, student teaching. See Education section.
Internship Prerequisites: When other requirements are successfully completed in the senior year, the student is placed in an internship (PSY 400) or Student Teaching (ED 360) for 240 hours (6 credits). Prerequisites for the internship are a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better, a grade of C- or better in all courses required in the major, senior academic standing, a minimum of 12 credits earned at Marymount, and completion of the required prerequisite courses.
Minimum Grade Requirements: Grade of C- or better in all courses required for the major. Students pursuing teaching licensure should also see “Minimum Grade Requirements.”
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This may be selected by students interested in teaching learning disabled (LD) students in grades K-12. Completion of the required courses leads to licensure eligibility to teach students with learning disabilities.
Students should begin working with an Education advisor in the beginning of their freshman year in order to complete this program in a timely manner.
Admission Requirements: Students in this licensure program must seek admission to the teacher licensure program and apply for student teaching. See Education section (page 95) for admission requirements and procedures.
Degree Planning: Students in this licensure program must take courses specified in the degree plan to ensure fulfillment of state licensure requirements. See an Education advisor in the School of Education and Human Services for further information.
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