Psychology Tracks

In addition to the traditional psychology major, Marywood offers two specialized tracks designed to prepare students for work or graduate study in clinical/counseling and industrial/organizational settings.

Clinical Practices Concentration

The bachelor's degree is the first step in the professional training of psychologists. The Clinical Practices sequence (Clinical Practices I and II, Abnormal Psychology, and Internship) is recommended particularly for those majors who desire employment in field settings upon attainment of the baccalaureate degree, or who are interested in clinical psychology or counseling. Courses such as Theory and Practice of Behavior Modification, Psychology of Adolescence, Human Relations Training, Drugs and Behavior and Abnormal Behavior of Children and Adolescence also are recommended as electives that contribute to a strong undergraduate background in the clinical area.

Industrial/Organizational Psychology Concentration

Industrial/organizational psychology is a relatively new field that emphasizes the unique focus of organized behavior occurring in industrial settings. The field offers many employment opportunities at the Bachelor's level. It is an excellent choice for the student who has a combined interest in psychology and business.

The required courses for this track include the following Psychology courses:

Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Psychology of Assessment
Conflict and Dispute Resolution

The following courses offered by the Department of Business and Managerial Science are also required:

Organizational Behavior
Personnel Management
Organizational Communication

Six elective courses (such as Multimedia Applications in Psychology, I/O Special Topic Seminar, I/O Apprenticeship, Psychology of Gender, Internship) will provide students with preparation for work in a variety of business-related fields, including human resources, personnel relations and management.

Students should note that this concentration is under revision based upon the input of Mr. Carl Persing, the coordinator of this concentration. Students interested in this concentration should contact Mr. Persing to stay apprised of the changes that are anticipated in this concentration over the next year.

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Comments to Dr. David Renjilian, Professor of Psychology: renjilian@es.marywood.edu

Last update Thursday, November 8, 2007