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Students who choose the major concentration in Psychology must complete:
All students majoring in Psychology must complete the following 4 Required Courses:
Students must select 1 course from each of the 5 categories below:
Historical Perspective
Developmental Perspective
Cognitive/Behavioral Perspective
Social Perspective
Clinical Perspective
Students must complete 9 Psychology elective credits
These credits may be an additional course in any of the five categories above or any other Psychology elective course offered. PSYN 101 Introduction to Psychology Introduction to Psychology, is a prerequisite for all major courses in Psychology and fulfills part of the General Education Requirements and Curriculum. Psychology majors may complete the Mathematics General Education requirement by taking MATH 115, MATH 116, or MATH 117.
There is an 18-credit residency requirement in the major concentration of Psychology.
PSYN 101 is a prerequisite for the major courses in Psychology and fulfills part of the General Education requirements.
Suggested Courses for Students Planning to Attend Graduate School in Psychology
It is recommended that students planning to attend graduate school should complete the six required courses for the major, as listed above, in addition to selecting at least six courses from the following list:
• Psychology of Learning
• Abnormal Psychology
• Psychology of Personality
• Cognitive Psychology
• Health Psychology
• Psychological Tests and Measurements
• Social Psychology
• Child Psychology
Additional Academic Opportunities
Dual Degree in Psychology and Education Program (B.S. in Psychology + M.S. in Education)
The Bachelor of Science/Master of Science Dual Degree Program is an academic program that allows students interested in the teaching profession as a career choice to earn both a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in an accelerated format. Through this special program, qualified students who major in Psychology can receive teacher certification in Early Childhood or Childhood Education. A key feature of this program allows students to take up to 15 graduate education credits during their senior years. These can be used toward satisfying their bachelor's as well as their master's degree requirements.
Requirements for Dual Degree
Psychology students planning to complete the Dual Degree and receive the teaching certification in Early Childhood or Childhood Education must complete the 36 credits required for the undergraduate psychology major as described above, including Child Psychology (PSYN 254). They may take 3 graduate education credits in their upper junior semester and an additional 12 credits in their senior year. In addition, they must maintain at least a 3.0 GPA. Students may apply in their senior year for admissions to the M.S. Graduate Education Program.
Please see the School of Education Section of this catalog for program and course details.
Suggested Courses for Dual Degree
It is further suggested that students complete several elective courses from the following list:
• Psychology of Learning
• Cognitive Psychology
• Psychological Tests and Measurements
• Psychology of the Exceptional Child
• Psychological Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence
Four Plus One Program (B.S. in Psychology + M.S. in Psychology)
Qualified undergraduate psychology students have an opportunity to complete the M.S. Psychology degree in one year. Students can complete the 36-credit degree by taking three graduate credits each semester of their senior year (for a total of six credits), which will apply toward the graduate and undergraduate degree. Once the B.S. is completed, they can complete the M.S. degree within a single academic year.
Requirements for the Four Plus One Program
Student must meet the admissions criteria for the M.S. degree in Psychology including:
at least a 3.0 GPA, a grade of B or higher in statistics (PSYN 370), and completion of 90 undergraduate credits. Students may apply in their junior year to the M.S. Psychology Program.
See Graduate Catalog for specific requirements for M.S. Psychology degree and Four-Plus-One Degree.
Students may also participate in the CASAC-T Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor Standardized 350-Hour Education and Training Program.
CASAC-T Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor
Students may also participate in the CASAC-T Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor Standardized 350-Hour Education and Training Program.
Requirements for CASAC-T
Interested students should contact Deborah Day Aikens Ph.D., L.M.S.W., CASAC-G at daikens@mercy.edu. In addition, see School of Social and Behavioral Sciences CASAC-T Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse page.
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Have you ever wondered….Why do you do the things you do? What do your dreams mean? Or, why do some people develop schizophrenia? If these questions interest you, then you should consider the Psychology Program. Psychology is the study of behavior, the mind and factors influencing them. With our highly esteemed faculty, diverse guest lecturers and extensive affiliations with area hospitals and clinics, Mercy College is the place to pursue your degree.
The Psychology Program at Mercy College offers more than 50 different psychology courses so students may succeed in a wide range of careers. You’ll have the opportunity for hands-on training and practical experience in several exciting Internships and Cooperative Education (COOP) placements in a number of human service agencies.
Whatever your goals are, we will help prepare you for success.
For students interested in a career in research or pursing a graduate degree, there are many opportunities to gain research experience. Students are encouraged to work with our esteemed faculty on their research or on their own independent research project.
For students interested in a career in teaching, our 5 Year Dual Degree Program allows students to obtain a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Education. Upon completion, students can receive a New York Teacher Certification in Early Childhood or Childhood Education.
For students interested in a career in Psychology, our Four Plus One Program (4+1 Program) is an accelerated program to help you complete your Bachelor's and Master's Degree in less time. Psychology students may complete the Bachelor's in four years and the Master's in only one year.
For students interested in a career in the field of substance abuse, they may complete the New York State educational credential for the CASAC-T certificate (Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor). The CASAC training program is integrated in their psychology course requirements and can be completed with the degree.
A degree in psychology can help you succeed in a wide range of jobs including: academia and education, admissions, advertising, business, communications, counseling, child care, community services, consulting, gerontology, government, human resources, labor relations, market research, media, rehabilitation and service-related professions, to mention a few. It will also give you a solid foundation to pursue a graduate degree in many areas of specialization.
By the end of this program, students should be able to: