To inquire about this program:
Dr. Lee Gilroy | 423.869.6774 | lee.gilroy@lmunet.edu
At LMU, Psychology students learn to apply psychological knowledge and theory to benefit the individual, community, and democracy. The program encourages the development and application of psychology knowledge in the broadest possible manner by developing skills in research and in real-world application of research findings.
Students in the Psychology program are engaged in a well-rounded curriculum that examines multiple aspects of behavior including biological, clinical, cognitive, developmental and social. The faculty-to-student ratio creates an environment of genuine support and individual attention, while the challenging academic program truly prepares students for employment or advance studies following graduation.
Courses necessary for a psychology major at LMU exceed the requirements of the American Psychological Association. Psychology course offerings include:
Many students choose Psychology as a minor, or secondary field of study, which can enhance career opportunities in a wide variety of professions. The required courses for a Psychology minor are:
Psychology faculty guide students toward a variety of valuable, practical internships in the field of mental health counseling - past internship facilities have included:
Psychology graduates often find entry-level employment in positions related to marketing, human resources, public relations, sales, education, administrative support, healthcare, probation, and parole. Psychology graduates also find employment as case managers in community mental health centers and as psychiatric technicians in inpatient mental health and rehabilitation facilities. For more detailed information on current job prospects in the U.S. labor market, please refer to the Occupational Outlook Handbook on the U.S. Department of Labor Statistics website.
Psychology graduates are also prepared to begin graduate programs in Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, and Social Work. Advancing from undergraduate studies in Psychology at LMU to a graduate degree in one of these fields further prepares students to become licensed mental health practitioners.
Our graduates are working in mental health areas that include:
Our majors can participate in a variety of activities through membership in the Psychology Club and may qualify for membership in Psi Chi, the national honor society in psychology.
Kelsey Braun, PhD, Assistant Professor of Psychology
Savannah Campbell, PsyD, Assistant Professor of Psychology
Lee Gilroy, PhD, Associate Professor of Psychology and Director of the Undergraduate Psychology Program
