Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Psychology] From Saint Mary's College of California

majors from Saint Mary's College of California having earned their Bachelor?s degrees are prepared for many different endeavors. For example, they may pursue further study at the graduate level; become involved with the work of counseling centers, elementary and secondary schools, or youth authority facilities; earn a credential in early childhood education and/or in special education; or pursue a career in human resource management. Psychology is also an excellent preparation for careers in law, medicine or business.?

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate?knowledge of theoretical approaches, findings, and historical trends in psychology;

• Engage?in informed, critical, intellectual discussion about human behavior;

• Use?research methods and statistical tools to design research; collect, analyze, and interpret data; understand the limitations of these tools and methods; interpret empirical research; demonstrate information competence through use of key databases; and write research reports using APA format;

• Use?skeptical inquiry and critical thinking skills when analyzing peer-reviewed articles and articles in the popular press;

• Demonstrate understanding of the ways gender, culture, age, and sexual orientation affect psychological processes (i.e., perception, memory, learning, affect, social behavior, and development);

• Use?computer simulations and anatomical dissections to demonstrate the role of biology and neurology in perception, learning, memory, language and neurological and biological pathologies.

• Apply?psychological theory and research to issues in your career, personal life and problems of social justice in the world around you.

Positions/Experiences by Category

• Social

• Industrial/Organizational

• Neuropsychology

• Clinical and Counseling

• Summer Opportunities