Psychology Degree

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Program Description
The psychology major at Rockhurst University fosters both scientific and critical thinking. The program promotes the application of research methods to understand how and why individuals do what they do. The major is designed to familiarize students with several different areas of psychology.
All students are required to complete a course from each of the following areas: applied, biological/experimental, cultural/social, and developmental psychology. Psychology is a widely applicable discipline, therefore students can have second majors in many different areas.
Prospective Students
Learning Outcomes
- Describe key concepts, principles, and themes in psychology
- Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena
- Interpret, design, and conduct basic psychological research
- Incorporate sociocultural factors in scientific inquiry
- Demonstrate psychological information literacy
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Current Students
Experiences
- Practicum opportunities
- Student-faculty research
- Course honors options
- Psi Chi (Psychology National Honor Society)
Outcomes
Graduates of the bachelor's in psychology program go on to pursue careers as:
- Behavioral health technicians at residential facilities for children and adolescents with mental illness and behavioral health challenges, or at residential facilities for adults with developmental disabilities or memory care issues
- Case managers/community support specialists at various social service agencies
- Research assistants