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. Students will be prepared for graduate study in Psychology and related fields. Psychology graduates work in a wide array of community, business, government, and educational settings. They may teach, consult, counsel, or conduct research.
The Psychology major consists of a core of required courses plus completion of coursework chosen by students to reflect their interest, career aspirations, or graduate study ambitions.
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 treatment 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.
Internship Prerequisites: When other requirements are successfully completed in the senior year, the student is placed in an internship (PSY 400). 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.
Liberal Arts Core and University Requirements: See details here.
Major Requirements
To fulfill the requirements of the major, all students in this program will take the following coursework in a sequence determined in collaboration with a faculty advisor. Some courses also satisfy Liberal Arts Core and/or University requirements.