To inquire about this program:
Dr. 李·吉尔罗伊| 423.869.6774 | 李.gilroy@superlimona.com
在LMU, 心理学 students learn to apply psychological knowledge and theory to benefit the individual, 社区, 和民主. The program encourages the development and application of psychology knowledge in the broadest possible manner by developing skills in research and in real-world application of research findings.
特殊功能
Students in the 心理学 program are engaged in a well-rounded curriculum that examines multiple aspects of behavior including biological, 临床, 认知, 发展与社会. The faculty-to-student ratio creates an environment of genuine support and individual attention, while the challenging academic program truly prepares students for employment or advance studies following graduation.
四年计划
- General 心理学 Track (starting Fall 2024)
- 咨询 & Practice Track (starting Fall 2024)
- Research/Cognitive Track (starting Fall 2024)
- Pre-Medical Track (starting Fall 2024)
- Pre-Medical PA Track (starting Fall 2024)
课程
Courses necessary for a psychology major at LMU exceed the requirements of the American Psychological Association. 心理学 course offerings include:
- Introduction to 心理学
- Statistical Methods for the Social Sciences
- 心理学研究
- 实验心理学
- Introduction to Social 心理学
- 历史 and Systems in 心理学
- 人格理论
- 变态心理学
- Child and Adolescent Development
- 成人发展
- 神经心理学
- 认知心理学
- 教育心理学
- 健康心理学
- Psychological Tests and Measurements
未成年人
Many students choose 心理学 as a minor, or secondary field of study, which can enhance career opportunities in a wide variety of professions. The required courses for a 心理学 minor are:
- Introduction to 心理学
- Two Elective courses in 心理学 (any level)
- Three upper-level (300/400) Electives in 心理学
实习机会
心理学 faculty guide students toward a variety of valuable, practical internships in the field of mental health counseling - past internship facilities have included:
- Blount Memorial Hospital Emotional Health & Recovery Center, Maryville, TN
- CRCC Centers, Middlesboro, KY and Corbin, KY
- Helen Ross McNabb Center Children & Youth Center, Knoxville, TN
- Knox County Detention Facility, Knoxville, TN
- Pineville Schools, Pineville, KY
- Peninsula Lighthouse Center, Knoxville, TN
- Peninsula Psychiatric Hospital, Alcoa, TN
- 天诺瓦A医院&D单位，诺克斯维尔，田纳西州
职业发展机会
心理学 graduates often find entry-level employment in positions related to marketing, 人力资源, 公共关系, 销售, 教育, 行政支持, 医疗保健, 缓刑, 和假释. 心理学 graduates also find employment as case managers in 社区 mental health centers and as psychiatric technicians in inpatient mental health and rehabilitation facilities. For more detailed information on current job prospects in the U.S. labor market, please refer to the Occupational Outlook Handbook 在美国.S. Department of Labor Statistics website.
心理学 graduates are also prepared to begin graduate programs in 心理学, 心理健康咨询, 及社会工作. Advancing from undergraduate studies in 心理学 at LMU to a graduate degree in one of these fields further prepares students to become licensed mental health practitioners.
校友的成功
Our graduates are working in mental health areas that include:
- 社区精神健康
- Substance abuse counseling
- 修正
- 儿童及家庭服务
- School psychology and school counseling
- 社会服务
- Residential treatment facilities
俱乐部 & 组织
Our majors can participate in a variety of activities through membership in the 心理学 Club and may qualify for membership in Psi Chi, the national honor society in psychology.
与教师见面
凯尔西·布劳恩博士, Assistant Professor of 心理学
萨凡纳·坎贝尔博士, Assistant Professor of 心理学
李·吉尔罗伊博士, Associate Professor of 心理学 and Director of the 本科 心理学 Program