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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

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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

  1. The learner will identify features of the major theoretical perspectives within psychology.
  2. The learner will develop an understanding of research methods used within Psychology, and use critical thinking skills to evaluate the findings.
  3. The learner will be able to identify and apply psychological principles within real-world situations.
  4. 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.
  5. The learner will communicate effectively in a variety of formats.

Alumni Success

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Dr. Amanda Szarzynski '07
Clinical Director
​Fernbrook Family Center
Lake City, MN

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Breanna Stewart '14
Education Specialist, Entrepreneur
Connect Education
Denver, Colorado
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Shaylee Fortner '14
Unit Manager
​Nebraska Department of Correctional Services
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Learn More About the Psychology Department

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York College

1125 E 8th St
York, NE 68467
1-800-950-YORK 
1-402-363-5600
www.york.edu

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http://online.york.edu


The mission of York College is to transform lives through Christ-centered education and to equip students for lifelong service to God, family and society.

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