PSYCHOLOGY
Bachelor of Science Minor available in this area of study .
FACULTY
JEFFREY D . ELLIOTT , Chair and Professor , Psychology ; B . A ., M . A ., Salisbury State University ; Ph . D ., University of Maryland , Baltimore County
DYER P . BILGRAVE , Professor , Psychology ; B . A ., Towson University ; M . P . S ., New York Theological Seminary ; M . A ., American International College ; M . F . A ., Brandeis University ; M . A ., Ph . D ., University of Maryland , Baltimore County
VIRGINIA IANNONE , Professor , Psychology ; B . S ., University of Scranton ; M . A ., Ph . D ., The Catholic University of America
RICHARD METZGER , Senior Lecturer , Psychology ; B . S ., Muskingum University ; M . S ., Ph . D ., University of North Dakota
D . RYAN SCHURTZ , Assistant Professor , Psychology ; B . S ., M . A ., Towson University , Ph . D ., University of Kentucky .
INGRID K . TULLOCH , Assistant Professor , Psychology ; B . A ., Hunter College ; Ph . D ., The Graduate Center , The City University of New York
MARIA S . WONG , Assistant Professor , Psychology ; B . A . University of British Columbia , Canada ; M . S ., University of Utah ; M . A ., Ph . D ., University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign
AFTER GRADUATION
Psychology majors graduate from Stevenson ready to enter the working world or to pursue graduate study . Career options for recent bachelor ’ s degree students include human services provider , public relations specialist , research assistant , law enforcement officer , research program coordinator , and teacher . A wealth of opportunities also exists for students who pursue master ’ s and doctoral degrees in psychology . Recent graduates have been accepted into the following programs : M . A . programs in clinical psychology , counseling psychology , school psychology , experimental psychology , applied psychology , forensic psychology , human resource management , school counseling , occupational therapy , and exercise physiology ; M . S . W . programs in social work ; and Ph . D . and Psy . D . programs in clinical psychology . About 40 percent of psychology alumni enrolled in graduate programs related to the field of psychology last year .
EMPHASIS ON EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
Psychology majors have many opportunities to gain handson experience outside the classroom . Students may choose an internship related to their interests and they may also conduct research . Internships and research activities prepare the students for the workforce or graduate school . In the past , students have done internships in mental health and addictions treatment facilities , forensics and law enforcement , hospitals and medical facilities , nursing homes , educational settings , human resources , occupational therapy , and the zoo . Students may also choose to conduct research independently , with a faculty member , or at other research facilities .
A SAMPLING OF COURSES AND ELECTIVES IN PSYCHOLOGY
Behavioral Approaches to Changes Biological Psychology Child Psychopathology Counseling Skills Counseling Theories Field Placement History and Systems of Psychology Human Growth and Development Human Sexuality Internship Introduction to Psychology Psychopathology
Personality Psychology Research Methods and Data Analysis Social Psychology
Special and Advanced Topics in Psychology ,
e . g ., Animal Assisted Therapy , Drugs and Behavior , Health Psychology , Multicultural Psychology , Parenting , Psychology of Women , Sports Psychology
Tests and Measurement
ALUMNA
Spotlight
BRI PICHALSKI ‘ 15 Psychology
Career-focus and experiential learning opportunities drew Bri to Stevenson . “ I completed my first field placement at the St . Elizabeth School as a student aid for special needs students . I was hesitant when I first started because I didn ’ t have much related previous experience , but my supervisor and the other staff members there helped me grow as a person and a professional ,” says Bri . “ Through the research and field placement opportunities as well as the coursework , Stevenson ’ s psychology program gives you the tools necessary to make you stand out from other applicants in life after graduation .”
Bri is now a Behavior Data Specialist at Kennedy Krieger Institute .
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