Psychology

The Department of Psychology

Whether your career goal is human services, public relations, advertising, or ministry, the knowledgeable and caring faculty in the Department of Psychology at York College can help you acquire the skills you need for the profession you want. Psychology is one of the largest majors at York College, drawing students from across the United States to the innovative department. Seniors participate in a capstone social science research seminar where they conduct an original experiment and report on their findings.

A psychology major provides significant career options including:

Human Services
Public Relations
Human Resources
Advertising

Aside from graduate studies in psychology, other advanced study options include:

Counseling
Psychology Education
Research
Occupational Therapy
Marketing
Clinical Psychology

Meet Our Faculty

Mrs. Lindsey M. Eckert
Assistant Professor of Psychology

Be More in the York Psychology Department

Courses

Some of the courses you may take include:

General Psychology
Human Growth and Development
Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
History and Systems
Adolescent Psychology
Theories of Personality
Abnormal Psychology
Testing and Measurement

Physiological Psychology
Adult Development and Aging
Counseling
Social Science Research
Learning and Memory
Social Psychology
Psychology and Christianity

Department Learning Outcomes

The learner will identify features of the major theoretical perspectives within psychology.
The learner will develop an understanding of research methods used within Psychology, and use critical thinking skills to evaluate the findings.
The learner will be able to identify and apply psychological principles within real-world situations.
The learner will have a clear understanding of career options in their field. Those who wish to pursue postgraduate studies within the field will have the foundation necessary to successfully continue their education.
The learner will communicate effectively in a variety of formats.