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The purpose of the psychology program is to
provide students with a grasp of the guiding psychological
principles of human behavior. Course work falls into three broad categories: a clinical/counseling
concentration; a
social/experimental concentration; and a developmental concentration. Students are free to choose courses within each
of these three categories to fulfill the requirements for the
major. The program emphasizes applied career-related experiences
as well as a foundation in the broad theoretical issues of
contemporary psychology. Course work and Practicum experiences
are also designed to develop in students an enhanced social
awareness, an appreciation of individual differences and a sense
of social responsibility. |
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Maryville's psychology program is designed to
offer prospective students excellent preparation for graduate
study. Toward this end, the psychology program at Maryville has
established a number of bridges to various graduate programs.
Graduate bridge programs offer accelerated courses of study leading
to a masters degree. These programs permit qualified majors in
psychology to begin working on a master's degree while they are
still completing their undergraduate requirements. Students who
attend summer sessions can complete their graduate work in about a
year beyond their senior year at Maryville. |
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Graduate Bridge Programs |
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Rehabilitation Counseling Bridge
- Psychology majors with a concentration in rehabilitation
counseling may, with special permission, take graduate courses in
the Rehabilitation Counseling Program at Maryville during their
senior year, thus reducing course requirements when they enter the
masters program in Rehabilitation Counseling. |
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Elementary Education Bridge -
Qualified psychology majors may apply for admission to the
Elementary Education Bridge Program during the fall of their junior
year. Students complete a program of combined course work in
psychology and education at the undergraduate level and then, during
the fifth year, complete the requirements for Master of Arts in
Elementary Education and for certification to teach the elementary
grades in the public school system. |
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Business Bridge - This
program is available to qualified Maryville seniors majoring in
either psychology. Students admitted to the Business Bridge Program
may take up to 12 graduate credits in place of 12 undergraduate
credits, with these credits applying toward both the baccalaureate
and master's degree. |
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The demand for highly trained personnel in the
human services field is increasing dramatically. Graduates in
psychology are prepared for entry-level positions throughout the
social service, health and government sectors. Examples include: |
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Child Welfare Investigator |
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Personnel and Human Resource Management |
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Group/Peer Support Facilitator |
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Marketing Research |
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The undergraduate program in psychology offers
a concentration in rehabilitation to prepare students for careers
working in rehabilitation agencies/organizations as well as
independent living centers. Students in this field work with
individuals that have various disabilities, including those with
physical, psychiatric, developmental, visual or hearing, traumatic
brain injury and substance abuse. |
 Bachelor
of Arts with a Major in Psychology
Psychology students are required to complete
32 credit hours of coursework in their major.
A minimum of 28 hours must be at the 200 level or above.
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General Education Requirements
(51 hours) |
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| Psychology Major Requirements 32
hours including: |
| PSYC 101 |
Introduction to Psychology |
| PSYC 341 |
Understanding Statistical Inference |
| PSYC 342 |
Research Methods |
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| Students majoring in
psychology must declare a minor |
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| Major in Psychology
with Concentration in Rehabilitation 33 hours including: |
| PSYC 101 |
Introduction to Psychology |
| PSYC 341 |
Understanding Statistical Inference |
| PSYC 342 |
Research Methods |
| PSYC 352 |
Introduction to Rehabilitation
Psychology: Independent Living, Inclusion and Work |
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Undergraduate Electives |
Minor In Psychology
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A total of 21 credits in psychology
(including PSYC 101) is required for the minor. A minimum of 15 credits
must be at the 200 level or above |
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