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Psychology, Bachelor of Arts
The program provides extensive training in research methods and specialized areas of psychological study, including experimental, developmental, abnormal, personality and social psychology.
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You can prepare for exciting opportunities by earning your Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Psychology at St. John's University. Offered through St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the University's oldest division, this acclaimed, 120-credit program is nationally known for the quality of its professors and graduates.
The program provides extensive training in research methods and specialized areas of psychological study, including experimental, developmental, abnormal, personality and social psychology. Faculty and students regularly present at conferences hosted by major organizations including the American Psychological Association.
You also gain practical experience through student-led research experiments and collaboration with faculty on various research projects. Fieldwork is available through St. John's Center for Psychological Services and clinics throughout the local community.
Contact:
Robin Wellington
[email protected]
- Degree Type
- BA
- Area of Interest
- Social Sciences
- Associated Colleges or Schools
- Program Location
- Queens Campus
- Required Credit Hours
- 120
Department Contact
Ernest Hodges, Ph.D.
Professor and Chair, Psychology
Admission
For more information about admission to this and other acclaimed undergraduate programs at St. John’s University, please visit Undergraduate Admission.
Courses
To earn your B.A. in Psychology, you complete a minimum of 120 credits including core requirements, major requirements, and free electives. The major requirements are outlined below. For more information about courses, please see the St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences section of our Undergraduate Bulletin.
Twenty-two credits of Free Electives are required for the Psychology program. However, this total may vary slightly depending on the courses taken to complete the Free Electives and St. John’s College Core Elective requirement. Regardless, the student must complete all requirements and finish a minimum of 120 credits with at least a 2.0 in both their overall and major indices to be eligible for a Bachelor of Arts degree.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 1000C | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 2990 | Sophomore Seminar | 3 |
| PSY 2030 & 2030L | Statistical Methods for the Social Sciences with Lab | 4 |
| PSY 2040 & 2040P | Research Methods in Psychology with Practicum | 4 |
| PSY 2150 | Physiological Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 3260 | Introduction to Psychological Measurement | 3 |
| PSY 3800 | History and Systems of Psychology | 3 |
You also complete one course from each of the following groups for a total of 12 credits.
Group 1: Abnormal, Social, or Personality – 3 Credits
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 2200 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 2210 | Theories of Personality | 3 |
| PSY 3320 | Social Psychology | 3 |
Group 2: Developmental Psychology – 3 Credits
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 2070C | Child Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 2080C | Adolescent Psychology | 3 |
Group 3: Experimental Psychology – 3 Credits
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 3270 | Experimental Psychology of Learning | 3 |
| PSY 3280 | Cognitive Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 3290 | Experimental Psychology of Sensation and Perception | 3 |
Group 4: Emerging Areas of Psychology – 3 Credits
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 2220 | Child and Adolescent Psychopathology | 3 |
| PSY 2240 | Psychology of Women | 3 |
| PSY 2250 | Forensic Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 2260 | Positive Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 2270 | Health Psychology | 3 |
In addition, you complete two electives from among the department offerings for a total of six credits. You may choose these additional electives from unselected courses in the groups above.
- 1000C Introductory Psychology
- 2010 Cross-Cultural Psychology
- 2030 Statistical Methods for Social Sciences
- 2030L Statistics Lab
- 2040 Research Methods in Psychology
- 2040P Research Methods Lab
- 2050 Educational Psychology
- 2070 Child Psychology
- 2080 Adolescent Psychology
- 2100 Altered States of Consciousness
- 2150 Physiological Psychology
- 2180 International Psychology
- 2190 Psychology of Humor
- 2200 Abnormal Psychology
- 2210 Theories of Personality
- 2220 Child & Adolescent Psychopathology
- 2230 Psych of the African American Experience
- 2240 Psychology of Women
- 2250 Forensic Psychology
- 2260 Positive Psychology
- 2270 Health Psychology
- 2280 Sport Psychology
- 2380 Psychology of Anger, Aggression, Hate & Violence
- 2990 Sophomore Seminar
- 3040 Psychology Research Laboratory I
- 3041 Psychology Research Laboratory II
- 3220 Introduction to Clinical Psychology
- 3260 Introduction to Psych Measurement
- 3270 Experimental Psychology of Learning
- 3280 Cognitive Psychology
- 3290 Experimental Psy of Sensation & Perception
- 3320 Social Psychology
- 3330 Industrial & Personnel Psychology
- 3410 Autism and Intellectual Disabilities
- 3420 Applies Behavior Analysis
- 3500 Special Topics in Psychology
- 3800 History & Systems of Psychology
- 4903 Internship in Clinical/Counseling/School Psychology
- 4904 Internship in Industrial/Organizational Psychology
- 4951 Independent-Guided Study I
- 4952 Independent-Guided Study II
- 4953 Independent Research 1
- 4954 Independent Research 2
Career Outcomes
The career outlook is excellent for students interested in psychology. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs for graduates with degrees in the psychological sciences are expected to increase over the next five years due to high demand in schools, hospitals, social service agencies, mental health centers, substance abuse treatment clinics, consulting firms and private companies.
Global Approach to Education
You benefit from St. John’s location in dynamic New York City. Our faculty and Career Services have strong ties to employers and other professional and educational resources throughout the New York area.
You also benefit from St. John's focus on international academic experiences. The University offers extensive study abroad opportunities, from our nationally unique Global Passport program for first-year students, to short-term and semester opportunities throughout your academic year. The Department of Psychology offers a fall semester program in Rome tailored specifically to the academic needs of our majors. For more information on all of our study abroad programs, please visit the Office of International Education.
Additional Information
At St. John's, you learn from a nationally acclaimed faculty of scholars and practitioners. You have opportunities to conduct research and participate in field work at St. John’s Center for Psychological Services, a state-of-the-art facility that serves community residents in Queens, NY.
You can also gain an academic and professional edge by joining the Psychology Club. One of more than 180 student clubs and organizations at St. John's University, the Psychology Club provides a warm, social atmosphere. The club holds events and discussions that enhance members' educational experience while assisting you in your preparation for careers and graduate study.
St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences offers membership in two honor societies of special interest to psychology majors:
- Psi Chi: The St. John's Chapter of this international honor society.
- Roger Bacon Society: For students in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology.
Facilities include high-tech classrooms, laboratories, and our 1.7 million-volume University Library. Our D’Angelo Center is a five-story, 127,000-square-foot University and Student Center with classrooms, lecture halls, a Starbucks Café, and a full-service food court.
Featured News
St. John’s Students Win Big at Annual Psychology Conference
An impressive 16 out of 16 psychology students in St. John’s University’s Collaborative Health Integration Research Program (CHIRP) had their poster submissions accepted at the Eastern Psychological Association’s (EPA) annual conference, with seven of those papers receiving awards.
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