Psychology Major - BA or BS Psychology 项目

在GMercyU, 你可以攻读心理学文学学士(BA)或心理学理学学士(BS)。, 根据你的兴趣. 学士和学士心理学学位课程都为心理学研究的核心领域提供了坚实的基础:  

• 人类发展
• 精神病理学
• 研究方法 and 实验心理学
• 人格心理学
• 社会心理学
• 生物心理学

To earn your BA in psychology, you will need two semesters (six credits) of coursework in a foreign langu年龄. To earn your BS in psychology, you will complete six credits within the natural and computational sciences.

作为一个心理学专业的学生, you'll have many opportunities to conduct student research; see section below for more on this. In the program, you can also: 

• 选择我们 Counseling and Interpersonal Relations minor to gain a valuable specialization, preparing you for graduate school or entry-level positions in the field.
  
  
• Use electives to explore your passions and interests. Take courses in specific areas of study, such as forensic and adolescent psychology, or courses in other disciplines. 例如, if your goal is working with people in the corrections system, 除了心理学课程之外，你还可以选修刑事司法或犯罪学课程. Or, if you plan on attending medical school, you can take the 医学预科课程 需要帮你做好准备. Passionate about the sports industry? 参加我们的课程 体育管理专业.
   
• Connect and bond with other psychology majors at events like GMercyU’s “Painting Away Stress Nights.” This particular event is hosted by the Social Work and Psychology (SWAP) Club.
   
• Build skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, and communication – 雇主想要的关键技能. These are skills GMercyU emphasizes for all majors.

And, all GMercyU Psychology majors are eligible to earn a Master of Social Science degree with a 40% tuition discount and in less time, with three courses already completed.

我们相信，通过结合课堂讲座的综合方法，可以最好地理解心理学, 实习, 并强调研究和专业发展-这包括开发和执行自己的研究项目的能力, present your work at professional conferences, and participate in 教师-led research. 例如, Professor 丽贝卡Gullan and several of her students co-authored this “Mentors That Matter” publication.

Through these exciting opportunities, you will:

学习如何 organize, design, and conduct original research protocols so you’re fully prepared for a future career or for graduate-level study.

Receive professional development mentorship 从教师.

Present your findings at professional conferences, 比如宾夕法尼亚东南部高等教育联盟会议, the annual meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, and other professional settings.

在 GMercyU年度 University Research Conference (见图).

n addition to general education requirements, psychology majors will need to complete 48 credits from required program courses.

信贷需求
至少需要125个学分才能满足GMercyU心理学学士学位的毕业要求. 为了获得心理学学士学位，你需要两个学期(六个学分)的外语课程. 为了你的心理学学士学位, you will complete six credits within the natural and computational sciences.

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Increase the value of your degree as a digital communication major by adding an 本科小 那 best suits your personal and professional goals.

Whether you're pursuing the BA or BS academic track for your degree in psychology, GMercyU offers a robust core curriculum. Here’s a peek of just a few of the classes offered for psychology majors.

小组 212 Counseling and Communication Skills
本课程是一门理论与实践相结合的研究沟通风格的课程, 沟通技巧, basic counseling skills and elements of helping relationships. 学生s will explore the nature and dynamics of the helping encounter, develop interpersonal 沟通技巧, 并通过同伴帮助练习课程获得技能发展的机会.

小组 221儿童心理学
本课程侧重于从受孕到青春期的连续成长和发展阶段, 包括社会, 情感, 知识, 道德, 知觉, 行为, 身体发育.

小组 300 Addiction Dynamics and Interventions
This course provides an introduction to the psychological, sociological and physiological dynamics of abuse, 依赖, 以及成瘾和咨询干预模式的概述，旨在帮助学生识别并熟悉当前治疗成瘾的咨询方法.  

小组 313 Mindfulness and Positive Psychology
本课程向学生介绍正念的艺术和科学以及积极心理学的新兴领域. Mindfulness helps foster improvement in quality of life, 意识, 令人满意的关系, 幸福感和增加的积极性，这与积极心理学的基础密切相关. 学生s learn about these fields focused on building upon one's strengths, virtues as well as cultivating resilience. 

For all Psychology program course descriptions, please refer to the 本科目录.

丽贝卡·格兰博士
位置: Professor, Psychology and Psychology Program Coordinator
你知道吗?? 2020年8月. WHYY就远程学习对学童的潜在影响对Gullan进行了采访.  
读生物

玛丽·赖利，硕士
位置: Assistant Professor, Psychology
你知道吗?? Reilly教授是Lindback杰出教学奖和Isabelle Keiss修女社区服务奖的获得者.
读生物

约翰·冈恩博士
位置: Assistant Professor, Psychology
你知道吗?? 自杀专家, Gunn是《mg摆脱电子游戏官方网站》的编辑委员会成员，并担任一些专业期刊的临时审稿人.
读生物

Stephanie Fratantaro, MS, NCC, LPC
位置: Professor of Practice, Psychology
你知道吗?? Fratantaro maintains an outpatient therapy practice outside of her role at GMercyU.
读生物

狮鹫之刃 is comprised of five touchpoints -- Excellence, 订婚, 经验, 同理心, and Encour年龄ment -- 那 become the cornerstones of your Distinctive Mercy 经验 as a full-time undergraduate student.

Griffin Edge包括一个电子作品集，用于记录您在GMercyU的教育和课外经历(无论您的专业如何)。, reflecting on those experiences, and receiving feedback 从教师. 它旨在帮助你掌握自己的教育历程，并为你规划正确的职业道路. 它还会帮助你学会如何用有意义的方式谈论你的大学经历 那 can make all the difference in a job interview. 

例如, 一个学生可能会在求职面试中说:“我在本科阶段做过研究." 

格里芬边缘学院的学生可能会说:“与专家教师一起进行研究的机会教会了我在数据收集和分析中保持准确的重要性. I was even able to present my findings at our annual research conference! I know this is the career for me."

了解更多有关 这里是格里芬边缘.

学生实习可以帮助您将在GMercyU学到的技能应用到现实世界中. They also enhance your resume with work experience and professional references.

Interning is also an excellent opportunity to explore a psychology specialty. You could intern with organizations 那 assist people dealing with crisis situations, 家庭暴力, 工作场所健康, or substance abuse recovery.

GMercyU心理学专业的学生最近在一些当地组织服务和学习:

• 女人的地盘
• 关怀临终关怀
• Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia – Roberts Research Center
• Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School
• 校规诊所
• Lansdale Catholic High School
• 运动员的心态
• 戒律圆
• 佩恩基金会
• Philadelphia Police Department
• Project 首页: Jon Bon Jovi Souls 首页s
• 费城动物园
• 培训室
• The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine
• Valley Forge Hospital and Rehabilitation Center 
• 山谷青年之家
• Women’s Center of Montgomery County

To build your resume for immediate employment or a graduate school application, all GMercyU Psychology majors:  

• Complete an internship of clinical work
• Take at least two advanced research courses
• 在 GMercyU's Undergraduate Research Conference

Here are some career options for those with a bachelor’s degree in psychology:

• Behavioral 健康 Technician
• 药物滥用顾问
• 市场研究
• Advertising and Consumer Behavior
• 学校支援专员
• 心理健康技术员
• 住宅的支持
• Clinical Research Associate
• 人力资源

Here’s what you can do with the right master’s degree and/or license:

• Licensed Professional Counselor
• Licensed Mental 健康 Counselor
• 持牌社会工作者
• Industrial Organizational 心理学家
• Clinical Research Coordinator
• Entry into doctoral programs across all areas of psychology 

Here’s a closer look at just a few of the many career paths for psychology majors.

药物滥用顾问

描述: 药物滥用咨询师的工作是帮助那些与药物或酒精成瘾作斗争的人. They often work in an independent practice, addiction treatment facilities, 监狱, and mental or community health programs.
学位要求: 学士学位
平均工资: In 2022, the aver年龄 annual salary in the U.S. was $49,710 per year, with the highest 10 percent earning more than $82,710.
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Licensed Professional Counselor

描述: Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs) assess and treat mental and 情感 disorders and work with individuals, 夫妻, 家庭, 组, and organizations in a variety of settings.
学位要求: 硕士学位
平均工资: The current aver年龄 salary is $54,378.
Source

心理学家

描述: 心理学家使用观察和对话技巧来确定行为的根本原因, cognitive or 情感 struggles an individual may be facing. Work in a private practice or in the health care or school setting.
学位要求: 心理学博士或博士学位. Additional licensure may also be required.
平均工资: In 2021, the median annual salary for a psychologist in the United States was $85,330, with the top 10% earning more than $141,910.
Source

在GMercyU, we'll help you hone in on the right career path for you. You may find inspiration from these Psychology program graduates.

Alyssa Yiaski, 23岁
当前位置: Master's in Counseling degree GMercyU学生
In 2023, 阿丽莎接受了KYW新闻电台的采访，讨论了为什么Z世代对讨论心理健康和社交媒体扮演的角色如此开放. 阅读文章 or 点击这里收听播客. Alyssa的计划是成为一名治疗师，为那些离开寄养家庭的青少年提供治疗. Eventually, she'd love to earn her doctorate and open her own practice. 了解 她的GMercyU经历.

爱德华多·莫雷诺，22岁
当前位置: Registered Behavior Technician, Behavior Interventions, Inc.
Launching his career after graduation, 爱德华多在一家为儿童提供应用行为分析服务的组织工作. As a student-athlete at GMercyU, he juggled his coursework and internship with playing on the men's soccer team. Learn more about Eduardo's GMercyU experience.



山姆·梅蒙，20岁，硕士
当前位置: Mental 健康 Therapist, Lenape Valley
心理学专业, Sam interned with the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, where he participated in an anti-bullying research project with local students. The experience confirmed 那 he wanted to eventually work with children and 家庭. Learn more about Sam's GMercyU experience.

Bailey McLaughlin '20, MS, BCBA, LBS
当前位置: Board Certified Behavior Analyst, First Children 服务s
贝利获得了心理学硕士学位，同时她还是一名注册行为技术员(RBT)。, providing 行为 support to those with 行为, 情感, 还有社会问题, primarily those with children diagnosed with autism. Learn more about Bailey's GMercyU experience.

威尔尼斯·德斯汀，MBA
当前位置: Benefits Specialist, Clear Employer 服务s
Wilnise is using her Psychology degree in the field of 人力资源. 在获得宝贵的人力资源工作经验的同时，她还获得了MBA学位，以帮助自己的职业发展. Learn more about Wilnise's GMercyU experience.

Levi Sassaman '11，硕士
当前位置: Analyst, Psychology Product Research & 海德思哲国际咨询公司设计, & 斗争
Levi earned his masters in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, the study human behavior in the workforce. 他曾在一些组织工作，这些组织提供软技能评估，用于评估求职者. Learn more about Levi's GMercyU experience.

Meet more Psychology alumni and students.

Have you already earned college-level credits at another institution? GMercyU makes it easy for you to transfer — learn how on our 转移招生 页面.

You can also explore our agreements with area schools on our 转学分 页面，并查看我们的 guaranteed 奖学金 for transfer students.

Have questions about GMercyU's 招生要求? 我们的招生人员随时准备引导您完成申请GMercyU心理学课程的过程.

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在GMercyU, we strive to make a quality education accessible to all through financial aid, 奖学金, 和赠款. As a military-friendly university, we welcome service members and participate in all VA educational benefits programs. 

• 学费 & 费用
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Get the education you need for career 那 improves lives. Earn your Bachelor of Arts in Psychology or Bachelor of Science in Psychology at GMercyU.

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