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Psychology
Major
The psychology major is designed for the
student who plans to pursue graduate study, or who seeks a career in
human/community services or chemical dependency counseling. While
required courses are congruent with guidelines of the American
Psychological Association, most sub-disciplines in the field are
included in the program of study. Developmental psychology, social
psychology and counseling/clinical psychology receive particular
emphasis as bases for graduate study.
A unique feature of LCSC's psychology major is its emphasis on
research skills. Our majors complete an integrated sequence of
coursework on research methods, which prepares them to design,
conduct, and present the findings of their own studies. Students
work closely with faculty on research. Over 85% complete research
studies that result in presentations at regional, national, or
international psychological conferences, and/or publication in
psychological journals. Over the last five years nearly three dozen
students have co-authored papers or posters that were presented at
the convention of the American Psychological Association.
Being a Psychology Graduate of LCSC
Psychology majors find employment with community agencies, local,
state and federal government agencies, private industry, research
organizations, and within human service settings, such as clinics
and hospitals. In addition, a psychology degree is a strong
preparation for graduate school and advanced training in psychology
and many other helping professions including health and medicine,
law enforcement, personnel, and social work. Internationally,
interest in psychology as a science is growing rapidly in third
world nations, and the offerings of psychological services, in many
nations, are growing.
Our graduates' strong research skills have proven valuable in
seeking employment and acceptance into competitive graduate schools.
Our graduates have been accepted to a wide range of graduate schools
including Arizona State University, Columbia University, University
of Washington, University of Idaho, Gonzaga University, and
Pepperdine University.
 View
the
Psychology Major
Requirements [pdf]
View
the Psychology courses in the Catalogue
Send questions or comments to: Dr. Leanne Parker
lparker@lcsc.edu
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