Program Overview

Psychology Program

The Department of Psychology offers students insight into theoretical and applied areas of psychology. In this major, students take a variety of courses that focus on the fundamentals, research, and application of psychology. The major includes a selection of core psychology classes, along with research-oriented classes in cognitive and social psychology, and applied field psychology classes such as family therapy, and medical psychology. This approach prepares a student for immediate entry into the workforce or advanced study in graduate and professional schools.

Why Choose This Program?

Independent study programs are encouraged, and student internships are made available in all areas of psychology to support the diverse career paths that students who major in psychology can take.

Career Paths

• Mental Health Counseling
  • Law
  • Human Resource Management
  • Education
  • Business

Curriculum

The psychology major is offered for both Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts students. In addition to the University core requirements, students complete 15 credits of psychology classes that provide a foundation for psychology research and principles. Additional coursework and electives allow students to further their knowledge of the different fields and research perspectives of psychology. Course selections include Theories of Counseling, Environmental Psychology, Medical Psychology, and Social Psychology.

Minor

The Department of Psychology also offers a 15-credit minor that provides flexibility to customize coursework to best complement your major.

Major Requirements

Details of the major requirements are available through the Department of Psychology.

Internship Opportunities

Students interested in completing an internship should contact the faculty member listed for their major. These organizations regularly offer internship opportunities to students related to the psychology major:

• Pace Center for Girls
• Communities in Schools
• Girl Matters: It's Elementary!
• Hubbard House
• Riverpoint Mental Health

Alumni Spotlight

Michele Giunti, a 2021 graduate with a double major in Psychology and Sociology, is now pursuing a Master in Public Policy at Georgetown University. He credits the Psychology program at Jacksonville University for enabling him to become more inquisitive about human interaction and for providing numerous possibilities to explore new modes of communication.