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Psychology
Whether you’re interested in why people behave and think the way they do, how social cues influence interactions, or how to effectively treat depression, autism and a range of other disorders—it’s all psychology. Mercyhurst University’s Department of Psychology will prepare you to delve into the neurobiological, sociocultural and emotional processes underlying human behavior. As a psychology major, you’ll build a strong foundation in the traditional areas of psychological theory and experimentation, as well as the specialized areas within the field that address human development, behavior, thinking, motivation, learning, emotion and social interaction. Coursework allows you to explore the mind, behavior and the links between them as you learn to understand and solve human problems—excellent preparation for careers both within and beyond the field of psychology.
Fast Facts
- The Psychology Department is housed in Briggs Hall, which features 6,000 square feet devoted to psychological science, including a computer lab, lab areas for research, and the Laboratory for Addictive and Impulsive Behavior
- Psych majors regularly present at professional conferences, such as the Society for Personality and Social Psychology (San Diego), the Eastern Psychological Association (New York City), and the Association for Psychological Science (Boston)
- In the Spring, our graduating seniors took a nationally-normed exam for psychology (Area Concentration Achievement Test) and scored in the 91st percentile (better than 91% of other students taking the test, nation-wide)
- Our "Majoring in Psychology" course provides students with the opportunity to learn about the variety of ways you can use a psychology degree in the workplace
- Psychology majors choose one of three tracks—the general track, the applied track and the research track—to specialize their study based on career and educational goals
- Get involved at the professional level. Our majors frequently collaborate in research and lab work, as well as attend professional conferences
Program content
Core Courses
- Introduction to Psychology
- Majoring in Psychology
- Research Design & Statistical Analysis I
- Research Design & Statistical Analysis II
- Research Design & Statistical Analysis I Lab
- Research Design & Statistical Analysis II Lab
- History of Psychology
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Tuition
Total tuition fees for
- Residents:$55,505
- Local Commuters:$43,005
Career paths
Our grads have pursued graduate study in psychology, law, medicine, business and many other fields, as well as careers in politics, counseling, autism support, education and public health.
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Mercyhurst University
Founded in 1929, Mercyhurst University is a private, Catholic university located in Erie, Pennsylvania, on a hill overlooking Lake Erie. Our 75-acre campus is known as one of the most beautiful in the region. The university educates diverse persons in...
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