Bachelor of Arts Degrees

Alvernia’s Psychology and Counseling program prepares students to study behavior and mental processes within an applied framework.

At Alvernia, students work one-on-one with dedicated faculty who will help develop a program tailored to students’ personal interests.

Psychology majors come alive through hands-on service learning experiences. Students may find themselves evaluating a community agency treatment program or working directly with individuals with diverse disabilities. Faculty members connect students with professionals in the community who will act as mentors while the students gain valuable work experience that often times lead to employment.

This approach encourages students to integrate psychological research and theories with ethical practice and moral responsibility. The Psychology and Counseling Department instills in students the concept of service to diverse populations with an emphasis on human dignity.

Psychology related activities at Alvernia extend beyond the classroom. Other avenues which allow students interested in psychology to get together to share common intellectual, recreational, professional and service interests are the Psychology Club and Psi Chi Honor Society.

Curriculum Overview

Psychology Major Requirements (44 Credits)
PSY    101    Introductory Psychology
PSY    208     Human Development Across the Lifespan
PSY    301    History and Systems in Psychology
PSY    310     Experimental Psychology
PSY    314     Counseling Theories and Techniques
PSY    320     Research Methods in Psychology
PSY    408     Senior Seminar
PSY    412     Practicum I
PSY    413     Practicum II
PSY    422     Practicum I Seminar
PSY    423     Practicum II Seminar
15 elective credits in psychology

Psychology Minor Requirements (18 Credits)
PSY    101    Introductory Psychology
PSY    208     Human Development Across the Lifespan
PSY    215    Multicultural Issues in Psychology        -OR-
PSY    308    The Psychology of Gender
PSY    309    Scientific Methods in Behavioral Science
6 elective credits in psychology

Emphases in Psychology
Electives in Psychology may be fulfilled in one of the following emphases:
• General Psychology
• Counseling/Rehabilitation
• Sport Psychology
• Forensic Psychology