Psychology
Overview
The department of psychology at Saint Joseph's University provides students with an understanding and appreciation of behavior and mental processes.
What is a Psychology Major?
Psychology majors acquire the necessary skills to succeed in the psychology industry, including:
- Written and oral communication
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Abstract reasoning
- Innovation
- Interpersonal skills
- Time management
- Research and statistical skills
The department of psychology offers a clinical concentration of courses in support of those who are interested in pursuing careers in clinical psychology, counseling psychology and related mental health fields. As part of the concentration, you will complete coursework in abnormal psychology, clinical psychology, personality, psychological assessment, developmental psychology and clinical internship.
What Can You Do With a Degree in Psychology?
A psychology degree will teach you the skills that are highly sought after by employers, such as how to understand human behavior, analyze complex data and conduct thorough research. Psychology majors have gone on to pursue careers as:
- Case managers
- Laboratory assistants
- Social workers
- Health educators
- Rehabilitation specialists
- Market researchers
- Community service managers
- Psychiatric technicians
- Career counselors
How Will Saint Joseph's University Prepare You for a Career in Psychology?
A master's or doctorate degree is almost always required to become a psychologist, making Saint Joseph's University's undergraduate psychology program a strong stepping stone in fulfilling that career path.
The psychology concentration at Saint Joseph's University features courses for those interested in pursuing admission into graduate clinical psychology or counseling programs. You will be provided with the knowledge base that you need to be successful in clinically oriented graduate psychology programs.
Continue Your Education in Psychology
Saint Joseph's offers a variety of graduate options to help undergraduates further develop their skills in psychology after graduation to help guide and advance their careers, including: