Our psychology major offers rigorous study of human science psychology that includes existential, cross-cultural, depth psychology and post-structuralist theories.
We encourage critical and holistic thinking in order to respectfully address the diverse and unique lived experiences of children and adults, and foster activist perspectives that enhance the well-being of persons and their communities.
Concentration Options
Students also have the opportunity to choose concentrations of study in the following areas:
Clinical psychology
Child psychology
Community psychology
Forensic psychology
Psychology of religion and spirituality
Courses & Topics
Our courses are designed to prepare students for continued study at the graduate level as clinicians and scholars.
You will receive a well-rounded education through our core curriculum and classes in the psychology major. Courses include:
Theories of Personality
Abnormal Psychology
Children's Play: Psychological Aspects
Counseling Practicum
Happiness, Well-Being and Human Strengths
Psychology of Diversity
Psychology of Gender
Psychology of Evil and Human Destructiveness
Indigenous Psychology
Faculty bring industry experience and expertise to the classroom
Learn from faculty who have worked in various areas of psychology and had their research published in many scholarly journals.
Recipient of the American Psychological Association's Carmi Harari Early Career Award
Published research includes mixed method investigations of emotion, embodiment, and the medicalization of the body
Past President and Committee Chair, Society for Humanistic Psychology
Psychology Internships
Students in our psychology major participate in internships and practicums at local agencies (many of which are within walking distance of campus) including:
Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic
Pittsburgh Action Against Rape
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC
AHEADD Achieving in Higher Education
Mercy Behavioral Health
Freedom Center
Pennsylvanians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty
The Icarus Project
Operation Better Block
Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Pittsburgh
The Project to End Human Trafficking
Secret Angel L
The Bradley Center
Career Options
With a bachelor's degree in psychology, our students are well-prepared for continued study at the graduate level or to pursue various career opportunities, such as:
Advocate
Administrator
Case Manager
Clinician
Licensed Counselor
Social, Market, or Data Researcher
Therapist
Therapeutic Support Specialist
Psychology Alumni in Graduate School
Alumni of our B.A. psychology program have gone on to complete graduate school at a variety of schools such as:
Monday, April 16, 2018
Robert McInerney, Ph.D., associate professor of psychology, was featured in the Society for Humanistic Psychology's April 2018 newsletter.
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
Sarah Schulz, Ph.D., LSW, was one of 13 individuals selected to be part of a new effort to study gender bias within the city.
Tuesday, February 7, 2017
Blankets, coats, hygiene products and more were collected and packaged for homeless individuals in the Pittsburgh area at Confluence Psychology Alliance's Blanket and Coat Drive Kick-Off Party Jan. 31 on campus.
