Psychology
Students in Psychology are building a strong foundation for a career in almost any industry
With professors who are leaders in their fields, on-the-ground training in supervised internships, and access to an active community of industry professionals both in and outside the classroom, you’ll learn the necessary skills and gain the practical experience to forge a path in whatever direction you dream—whether that’s in clinical services, or beyond.
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Goals & Objectives
- Train students for lifelong learning, thinking and action by providing an education which teaches psychology’s knowledge base, scientific methodology, interpersonal skills and ethics
- Prepare majors who will enter careers in human services, business, education and other applied fields to be competent, and caring professionals.
- Prepare students who will continue their education in advanced study to be culturally sensitive, well-prepared and creative graduate students
- Provide students with coursework and extracurricular activities that enhance their knowledge and appreciation of psychology
- Encourage faculty to support and carry out departmental goals in an atmosphere
Institutes and Centers
All students are encouraged to get involved with the centers, helping to research and present at conferences. St. Francis College hosts three cutting edge centers devoted to fields of Psychology:
- The Institute for International & Cross-Cultural Psychology (IICCP)
- Self-Awareness and Bonding Lab (SABL)
- The Center for the Study of Pinniped Ecology and Cognition (C-SPEC)
Combined Masters and Bachelor’s Degree
Students who excel in their undergraduate studies can apply for the new combined Masters and Bachelors Degree in Applied Behavioral Psychology. Classes include Advanced Experimental Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience, and Behavioral Assessment. This program prepares students for more advanced job placements upon graduation, or can provide an extra year of preparation for application to doctoral programs.
Psychology Programs
Psychology Minor
Cross-Cultural and Multicultural Psychology Minor
Psychology, B.A.
Applied Behavioral Psychology, B.A./M.A.
General Psychology, M.A.
Kristy Biolsi
Office: 718.489.5415
Uwe Gielen
Office: 718.489.5386
Michele Hirsch
Office: 718-489-5455
Jennifer Lancaster
Office: 718.489.5323
Outcomes Driven Education
BA/MA Psychology
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BA/MA Psychology
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Radiologic Sciences
“I feel like with the master's program and the supportive psychology department at St. Francis, I have opportunities available to me.”
“The class I took with Jason Dubow [Lecturer of English] was digital humanities. The role he played in coaching me was greater than that class.”
“I was very surprised and I was very glad that St. Francis was such a diverse community because I felt like I was back in the military where I was meeting people from all over the world.”
“I feel like with the master's program and the supportive psychology department at St. Francis, I have opportunities available to me.”
“The class I took with Jason Dubow [Lecturer of English] was digital humanities. The role he played in coaching me was greater than that class.”
“I was very surprised and I was very glad that St. Francis was such a diverse community because I felt like I was back in the military where I was meeting people from all over the world.”
Psychology News and Events
