Division of the Sciences
Psychology
To inquire about this program:
Psychology Department | 212-774-4881 | E-mail
The largest department in the sciences division, psychology focuses on the traditional as well as emerging areas of the discipline. Traditional areas include physiological, personality, psycho-pathology, developmental, learning and cognition, social and experimental psychology. Emerging areas include neuroscience and applied psychology in forensics, industrial/organizational behavior, drama therapy and art therapy.
Major:
BA in Psychology
Minors:
Drama Therapy
Forensic Psychology
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Neuroscience
Psychology Minor
The MMC Advantage
Why Choose MMC?
As a psychology student at Marymount Manhattan College, you can draw on many resources: a strong curriculum, involved faculty, research, independent study and internship opportunities in New York -- the corporate and institutional capital of the nation.
MMC's Psychology major provides the special knowledge needed for psychology-related careers in many fields, including personnel management and organizational fields, the helping professions, and careers in research. The Psychology major prepares you for graduate study in many related fields, including clinical psychology, neuroscience and social psychology research, and social work. Educated at MMC to be a well-rounded individual, you are prepared with the communication and problem-solving skills required to meet challenges and demands of today's ever-changing marketplace.
Learning Goals for the Major in Psychology
After completing the major in psychology major, students will be able to:- Demonstrate knowledge of diverse areas in psychology.
- Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and also perform research.
- Communicate psychological material clearly and in appropriate format and style.
- Perform competently in situations (e.g., internships, graduate school, employment) requiring application of psychological knowledge.
Internships
Faculty affiliations with top teaching and research hospitals in New York City have enabled students to intern and conduct research with professionals at these and many other sites, such as the Supervised Visitation Program at the Society for Ethical Culture, the Howard Haber School, the New York State Supreme Court, and Kings County Hospital.
Research and Independent Study
The Marymount Psychology Department faculty work closely with students to help them develop original research, either independently or in faculty-supervised research teams.
Students have had the opportunity to present their research at annual conventions of the Eastern Psychological Association, the American Psychological Association, the Association for Psychological Science, and the Society of Industrial/ Organizational Psychologists.
Faculty-student research reports have also been published in such journals as the Academic Psychology Bulletin, Journal of Social Psychology, Psychological Reports, and the Journal of Psychiatry and Law.
Student Organizations
National Honor Society:
Psi Chi is the National Honor Society in Psychology, founded in 1929 for the purposes of encouraging, stimulating, and maintaining excellence in scholarship, and advancing the science of psychology. Marymount has had an active chapter of Psi Chi since 1979, and each Spring we induct Psychology Major honor students into the society.
Psychology Club:
The Psychology Club at Marymount Manhattan College is one of the most active organizations on campus and sponsors activities both on and off campus, such as field trips to psychological institutes, lectures by experts in the field both on and off campus, charity fund raisers, and the annual Sciences Division Research Conference. The Psychology Club was named the Most Outstanding Student Organization on Campus in 2006.
Sciences Division Research Conference:
Each spring the Psychology Club sponsors the annual Sciences Division Research Conference to give students the opportunity to present their research to the Marymount community and guests in a format similar to that found at major academic conferences. The Conference has become a major event at the College, attended by college-wide faculty, students and administrators, as well as by invited guests from other institutions.
Alumni Accomplishments
MMC psychology graduates have followed many diverse paths after graduation. Here are just a few examples: - Associate Attorney specializing in Employment Law at Barna, Guzy & Steffen, Minneapolis, MN
- Psychotherapist, Private Practice, New York City
- Associate Professor, Marymount Manhattan College
- Administrative Educational Officer, Test Development, NYC Department of Education
- Program Administrator, Tisch Center, New York University
- Vice President, College Resources, Sarah Lawrence College
- Research Associate, University of Hawaii, John Burns School of Medicine
- Grade 2 Teacher, PS 90, Bronx
- Speech Pathologist, New York City Public Schools
- Client Representative ABP Marketing Management
- Coordinator, Rehabilitation Department, VISIONS/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired
- Chair, Disaster Mental Health, American Red Cross, Greenwich, CT
- Director, Adult Care Services, Lenox Hill Neighborhood House
Other alums have studied and worked in a wide variety of fields that make use of their understanding of human motivation and behavior. In fact, in response to a recent survey, psychology graduates reported working in occupations that ranged from casting director to registered nurse!
Where do you go from here?
Career Direction
Graduates with BA in Psychology may begin in such positions as management trainee, research manager or statistical analyst, or in such civil service positions as personnel officer, counselor trainee or aide. Graduates with a psychology degree who have also taken the required education courses are eligible for teacher certification in one of several areas: Elementary, Secondary, and Special Education.
Graduate Studies
Masters Programs: - Students who wish to pursue two years of graduate study after MMC find a number of job opportunities in social work; school psychology; forensic psychology; college counseling; and rehabilitation therapy. A degree in any one of these fields leads directly to a specific area of employment in schools, hospitals, civil service and the private sector.
- Alums have been accepted to masters-level programs throughout the country and at many New York area schools, including Smith College, Fordham University, Yeshiva College, Hunter College, New York University, and Columbia University's Teachers' College.
Doctoral Programs: - Students who wish to pursue a Ph.D. or Psy.D. may undertake study in research, clinical psychology, or applied fields such as the growing field of organizational psychology which combines the areas of personnel and management with the study of counseling psychology, social psychology and cognitive psychology.
- MMC alums have been accepted into doctoral programs in research, clinical, environmental, or organizational programs at such schools as Columbia Teachers College, CUNY Graduate Center, New York University, Northwestern University, State University at Buffalo, Hofstra University, State University at Albany, Adelphi University, and Pace University.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
For further information about the Psychology program, contact the Psychology Department at (212) 774-4881. For further information on admissions, scholarships or financial aid, send inquiries to the Office of Admissions, call 1.800.MARYMOUNT/212.517.0430, or send an email to: admissions@mmm.edu.
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Faculty
Certificate Program or Minor
Organizational Psychology
The certificate program in organizational psychology is ideal for students interested in the business environment from a psychological perspective. The 18 credit sequence of courses can be taken as part of a major in any discipline and can help launch a career in such areas as personnel or market research.
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