Department of Psychology

Professor: Schneller, Department Chair
Associate Professors: Dawson, Dunn, Kosheleva

Mission and Goals:

Upon completion of this program students will be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of scientific inquiry and methods of research utilized in psychology;
Demonstrate an understanding of the biological, psychological, social and environmental factors that impact normal and abnormal development across the lifespan;
Demonstrate an understanding of the major theoretical schools of thought within psychology;
Demonstrate an understanding of human cognitive and emotional processes;
Demonstrate an understanding of how people, as individuals and in groups, influence and relate to others in interpersonal and societal situations;
Demonstrate oral and/or written communication skills utilized within the field of psychology.

Special Programs and Opportunities:

Psychology Club. The McMurry Psychology Club “TRI-PSY” is designed to promote interest in psychology, to provide psychological activities beyond the usual classroom situation, to enhance contacts between students and local psychologists, and to encourage fellowship among psychology students. It is open to all students with an interest in the science and practice of psychology.

PSI CHI. The McMurry University chapter of Psi Chi was chartered in April 1999. Psi Chi is the National Honor Society of Psychology, founded in 1929 for the purpose of encouraging, stimulating, and maintaining excellence in scholarship and advancing the science of psychology. Membership is open to graduate and undergraduate men and women who are making the study of psychology one of their major interests and who meet the minimum qualifications. Psi Chi is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies (ACHS) and is an affiliate of the American Psychological Association (APA) and the American Psychological Society (APS)

Departmental Awards. Each Spring, awards are presented to outstanding students at the junior, and senior levels. The Evelyn Hennig Memorial Scholarship is awarded to the outstanding junior. The O.P. Clark Scholarship is awarded to the outstanding senior.

Psychology Exit Exams. All majors in Psychology must take a locally prepared departmental exam in Psychology whenever they take the Senior Seminar in Psychology. This test is used for assessment of the departmental program and to give students practice for the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) in Psychology.

Internship in Psychology. Junior or Senior-level Psychology majors are encouraged to consider participation in the internship program. In the program, students receive meaningful practical experience by working in a mental health setting to see how the theoretical concepts of Psychology are put in practice. Specific requirements unique to the Department of Psychology are listed under PSYC 4X88 in this section.

Departmental Honors. Please see the description of the McMurry University Honors Program under the Special Program section in the catalog.

Programs

Bachelor of Arts

Psychology, BA

Minor

Courses

Psychology