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

Dr. Jaclyn M. Spivey
Chair of the Division of Professional Programs
Chair of the Department of Behavioral Sciences
Assistant Professor of Psychology

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

Program Learning Outcomes

The learner will identify features of the major theoretical perspectives within psychology.
The learner will identify and apply psychological principles within real-world situations.
The learner will communicate effectively in a variety of formats.
The learner will understand research methods used within psychology, and evaluate results with critical thinking.
The learner will be prepared for entrance into the field or graduate school, or professional programs.

Alumni Success

Dr. Amanda Szarzynski '07
Assistant Professor and Clinical Director
Marriage and Family Therapy Program
Converse College
Spartanburg, South Carolina

Breanna Stewart '14
Education Specialist, Entrepreneur
CONNECT Education
Denver, Colorado

Sarah VanMattson '12
PhD Student
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Program: Counseling Psychology

Shaylee Carlock '14
Graduate Student
York College
Community Support Specialist
Region V Services

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