The psychology program provides a balanced foundation for the pre-professional student preparing for graduate work in the social sciences, particularly in psychology with a counseling orientation. Many of our students have gone on to earn advanced degrees and their feedback has been instrumental in developing this program. The psychology program also provides course work for other programs at Mount Senario College such as Criminal Justice, Education, and Social Work. In addition, this program is an important component in a broad liberal arts education, which emphasizes the development of the individual rather than, or in addition to, specific skills training. Critical thinking within a humanized scientific framework is emphasized.
Psychology impacts every area and aspect of our lives.
It is sometimes hard to discriminate between useful knowledge and popularized pseudo-science. Our psychology courses give the student tools for making that discrimination. Psychologists work in nearly every domain in our society from business and government to schools, hospitals, and clinics. Exciting and rewarding careers await those who enter this field. The psychology program at Mount Senario College offers a supportive and stimulating academic environment in which to begin this journey.