Are you fascinated by the human mind and human behavior? In the Psychology program at SRU, you'll study the mind and learn valuable skills-like how to understand and predict behaviors of individuals and groups, and how to use and interpret data. You'll receive personal attention and gain insightful knowledge through activities both in and outside of the classroom. Our goal is not only not prepare you for a future career, but to enhance your personal, academic, and professional growth so you can go on to promote the well-being of others.
WHY CHOOSE PSYCHOLOGY?
If you want to be a psychiatrist or psychologist, or if you're interested in learning more about yourself and others, SRU's Psychology program is for you. Our expert faculty provides a hands-on, personalized, and inclusive education tailored to your goals and interests. In addition to what you'll learn in the classroom, lab, and field, you'll have abundant opportunities for:
Leadership (Psi Chi, Psychology Club, Reflections)
Scholarship (Student research and conference presentations, internships, honors and awards)
Community (Brain Awareness Week, Relay for Life, community education and outreach)
Building connections (networking, tutoring, Facebook, mental health advocacy)
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
In the Psychology program at SRU, you'll study the major aspects of human behavior and gain insight into how individuals function in their daily lives. You'll learn about core principles such as:
History of psychology
Psychological testing
Learning
Behavioral neuroscience
Development
Social psychology
Cognitive psychology
Abnormal psychology
You can also personalize your education through specialized coursework in Developmental Psychology and electives in Neuroscience, Clinical and Counseling Psychology, Social Psychology, and Gender and Multicultural Studies.
CAREERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
As a Psychology graduate, you'll be able to put your skills to work in a variety of settings, including:
Human services
Counseling
Education
Management
Social work
Labor relations
Early childhood intervention
Criminal justice
You also may choose to continue your education at the graduate level. SRU Psychology students go on to graduate programs such as:
Clinical and Counseling Psychology
Medicine
School Psychology and Guidance Counseling
Social Work
Occupational Therapy
Expected January 2025
College of Health, Environment and Science
1 Morrow Way,
SLIPPERY ROCK,
Pennsylvania,
16057, United States
International applicants who have not enrolled in any post secondary institution since graduating high school should apply as freshmen. Advanced standing may be considered for those students who have completed IB programs, GCE A-levels (advanced or advanced subsidiary) examinations.
English language requirements: Applicants must score a minimum of 61 on the internet based test (iBT), a minimum of 500 on the written test or a minimum of a 173 on the computer based test. Applicants must receive an overall IELTS score at band 6.0 or above.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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