Psychology - Nyack College

Psychology from Nyack College is a Campus Bachelor Personality Psychology degree that prepares you for a Psychology career. Mission It is the mission of the Psychology Department to provide a context for investigating psychological issues as informed by a Christian worldview, to strengthen students? understanding of persons in their diversity and their functioning in varied contexts, to empower students to act in the world in socially and spiritually responsible ways and to facilitate students? personal journey and development. Objectives The mission of the Psychology Department will be accomplished through the following objectives: 1. Development of a Psychological Perspective Informed by a Christian Worldview. Students will be introduced to truths about persons and their functioning. We believe that ?all truth is God?s truth.? Therefore, since any valid truths discovered in the world around us or in relation to persons are also truths as God knows them, it is essential that we be open to them. 2. Development of an Understanding of Self. The psychology major facilitates the development of a deeper understanding of self. Many courses generate insight as students are open to self-discovery, further development of self-identity and greater inner growth. Thus, the study of psychology is valuable to students interested in resolving their own personal struggles in an effort to be of greater service to others. 3. Development of Interpersonal Skills. The psychology major facilitates the development of a greater capacity to connect with others in deeper ways. Understanding and practice of such skills as personal exploration, empathetic listening, giving compassionate feedback and self expression are essential to a person?s ability to interact with others more intimately. These skills can enhance a student?s interpersonal life as well as form a useful foundation for work in many fields, including psychology, social work, social services, education, Christian ministries and business. 4. Preparation for Graduate Studies. The psychology major provides preparation and a solid foundation for graduate study in psychology and related areas. The major core requirements offer study in essential areas within the scope of psychology and electives allow students to concentrate in areas of personal academic interest. Internships give students the opportunity to be exposed to the provision of psychological services in varied settings. The psychology major is also very appropriate for entrance into graduate studies in other fields, such as ministry, law, business, healthcare and human resources, in which an understanding of human functioning is necessary. 5. Preparation for Careers. The psychology major provides preparation for work in psychology-related fields immediately upon graduation. Typically, graduates with a bachelor?s degree can obtain positions as caseworkers and psychology technicians. The major is also appropriate for students entering careers such as church and missionary work, work in non-profit organizations, and work in the business world which may require an understanding of people. With its core requirements and diverse offering of electives, the psychology major is able to provide uniquely crafted preparation tailored to the diverse interests and desires of each individual student. Student Learning Goals The Psychology Department facilitates students to achieve the following specific learning goals: 1. Students will have knowledge of basic psychological principles, theories, and research in major areas of psychology . 2. Students will be familiar with how methodological, statistical and ethical issues apply to psychological research. 3. Students will be able to write literature reviews drawing on all current information formats and technologies. 4. Students will demonstrate the ability to assess critically psychological information and research. 5. Students will demonstrate the ability to integrate psychological principles and research with a Christian worldview in a critically sensitive manner. View more details on Nyack College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Personality Psychology courses.