Undergraduate Admissions Requirements
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Completed application
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Official transcripts
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Letter of recommendation
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Official SAT and/or ACT test scores (Marywood is test optional)
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Essay (optional)
Facilities & Technology
McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies
The McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies, located on the corner of University and North Washington Avenues, contains classrooms and related clinical/professional space for Communication Sciences and Disorders, Psychology and Counseling, Education, and Business students. The Marywood Market is also located here.
The McGowan Center is home to the School of Education and the School of Business and Global Innovation. The Counseling/Student Development Center is also located here.
The building has modern classrooms, computer labs, and controlled lab settings for the Psychology and Communication Sciences and Disorders programs. Students from the School of Education may utilize the Curriculum Lab, which houses hundreds of school textbooks, teacher manuals, and other teaching materials.
Market Marywood is a convenience store located on the first floor of the McGowan Center. It features favorite beverages, snacks, Ben and Jerry's ice cream, on-the-go sandwiches, fruit, and salads.
McGowan Center Classrooms
The McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies, located on the corner of University and North Washington Avenues, contains classrooms and related clinical/professional space for Communication Sciences and Disorders, Psychology and Counseling, Education, and Business students.
The Communication Sciences and Disorders program has many facilities and features a Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic, where students have the opportunity to work with individuals with speech, language, and hearing difficulties. The clinic is equipped with video monitors and a complete audiological evaluation facility.
The Psychology and Counseling program features distinctive teaching and research facilities to support counseling and psychology students.
The School of Business and Global Innovation operates facilities such as The Wall Street West Financial Lab and a Flight Simulator for students in Aviation Management.
The School of Education maintains a curriculum lab of texts, manipulative materials, and software designed for K-12 programs. For those interested in working with infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children, there are ample opportunities to observe and teach right on campus.
Psychological Services Center
The Psychological Services Center (PSC), located in Room 1009 in the McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies, is a clinic and training facility. It serves the community as an outpatient mental health clinic that provides services to individuals across the life spectrum from young children to older adults. The entry of the PSC is privately located on the north side of the McGowan Center on Marywood's campus. The PSC is composed of several individual, couple, family, and group therapy rooms, as well as a reception area and waiting room.
- Individual Therapy
- Marital/Couples Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Child Play Therapy
- Parent Training
- Educational & Geriatric Assessment
- Psychological and Personality Assessment
The PSC is not able to provide emergency services. If you have a life threatening emergency, please go directly to your nearest emergency room or dial 911.
Scholarships
National Institutes of Health Undergraduate Scholarship Program
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship Program (UGSP) offers competitive scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds that are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research. The program offers scholarship support, paid research training during the summer, and paid employment and training at NIH after graduation.
Faculty
Courses & Curriculum (120 total credits)
Foundation Courses (15 Credits):
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PSYC 211
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General Psychology
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3
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PSYC 270
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Psychological Applications of Statistics
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3
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PSYC 421
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Experimental Psychology I
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3
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PSYC 422
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Experimental Psychology II
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3
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PSYC 490
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Senior Seminar
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3
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Topic Courses (15 Credits):
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PSYC 314
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Physiological Psychology
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3
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PSYC 325 OR PSYC 415
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Sensation & Perception OR Cognitive Psychology
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3
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PSYC 251 OR PSYC 315
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Lifespan Development OR Psychology of Learning
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3
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PSYC 410 OR PSYC 450
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Social Psychology OR Personality Psychology
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3
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PSYC 431 OR PSYC 432
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Abnormal Psychology OR Abnormal Behavior in Children & Adolescents
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3
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Elective Courses (18 Credits):
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PSYC
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Any PSYC course above 211 which has not been completed
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3
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PSYC
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Any PSYC course above 211 which has not been completed
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3
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PSYC |
Any PSYC course above 211 which has not been completed |
3 |
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PSYC |
Any PSYC course above 211 which has not been completed |
3 |
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PSYC |
Any PSYC course above 211 which has not been completed |
3 |
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PSYC |
Any PSYC course above 211 which has not been completed |
3 |
Note: Students would still have the option of taking any non-selected topic courses to fulfill elective credits.
General Psychology (PSYC211), as part of the general liberal arts curriculum, fulfills the Social Sciences requirement and is a prerequisite of all other psychology courses.
Psychology majors may consider scheduling Statistics for the Behavioral and Social Sciences (MATH155) as their Liberal Arts Core math requirement and Anatomy and Physiology (BIOL130) as their Liberal Arts Core science requirement.
It is recommended that those seeking entry into graduate school or careers in research and/or analysis pursue credits in research coursework (Research Apprenticeship - PSYC310; Independent Study – PSYC499; Honors Thesis – PSYC399 & PSYC452/H478).
Students must earn a total of 120 credits across the major, core, and electives in order to be awarded the baccalaureate degree.
Program Learning Outcomes
Specifically, the objectives of the Psychology and Counseling Department are:
1. A basic understanding of major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in Psychology
2. A working knowledge of the principles of research design, critical thinking abilities, and application of the scientific approach to problems related to behavior and mental processes
3. Demonstrate of an awareness and application of the ethical dimensions both in research and practice
Student Resources
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Concurrent Degree Program
Program Overview
The Concurrent Degree Program in Criminal Justice and Psychology is a 78-credit program designed to prepare students for careers that examine the intersection of crime, law, and human behavior. Through an interdisciplinary curriculum, students gain a strong foundation in research, statistics, and evidence-based practice while engaging in applied, experiential learning.
Program Highlights
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, students earn two degrees simultaneously—a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology—and receive a separate diploma for each. The program offers internship and field placement opportunities with law-enforcement agencies, courts, correctional programs, community mental-health providers, and forensic settings. Graduates are well-prepared for advanced study in areas such as forensic psychology, clinical psychology, criminal justice, social work, law, and public policy.
Career Paths & Employers
Common career paths include police officer, corrections officer, mental health case manager, crisis counselor, forensic technician, victim advocate, and court liaison. Top employers include federal, state, and local government agencies; courts and legal services; hospitals and behavioral health providers; and nonprofit organizations.
Admissions Requirements
To be eligible for the program, students must have completed at least one semester at Marywood University and hold a minimum GPA of 3.0. Applicants must submit a Concurrent Degree Application Form to the Registrar’s Office and obtain approval from both the Criminal Justice Program Coordinator and the Undergraduate Psychology Program Coordinator.
Program Fees
Students are responsible for paying any additional program and course fees associated with earning a concurrent degree, as well as fees specific to each degree program.
