As part of a liberal arts education, a psychology major will help students gain general knowledge and understanding of the world in which they live. The general goal of the program is to offer students a foundation in the history, principles, and methods of the science of psychology. At Brescia, you’ll explore the fascinating world of psychology through hands-on learning, personalized mentorship, and real-world experiences.
Students in the psychology program can take courses such as forensic psychology, health psychology, psychology of fear, and more!
Graduates of Brescia University with a bachelor’s degree are eligible to receive preferential acceptance into the Brescia University Master of Science in Clinical Psychology program. Students who have a minimum overall grade point average of 3.50 may be automatically admitted into the MS in Clinical Psychology Program and do not have to submit a personal statement.
Psy 105 Introduction to Psychology
A survey of the main fields of psychology: the history and methods of psychology, the nervous and endocrine systems, sensation, perception, consciousness, learning, memory, higher cognitive processes, developmental psychology, motivation, emotion, stress, personality theory, sexuality, intelligence, psychological testing, abnormal psychology, psychotherapy, social psychology, and applied psychology.
Psy 270: Cognitive Psychology
An in-depth survey of the fields of cognitive psychology: physiological, sensation, perception, learning, memory, language, and cognition.
Psy 300: Developmental Psychology
A study of human growth and development from conception to death. The course deals with physical, social, emotional, intellectual, moral, and personality development at all age levels, and the respective theories; the effects of heredity and environment on the developmental process.
Psy 350: Abnormal Psychology
Abnormal psychopathology, including mental disorders, their treatment, models accounting for psychopathology, and community health programs.
Psy 365: Personality Theory
An examination of the most prominent personality theories in terms of their origins, influence on contemporary psychological thought, and relevance to psychology as a human science.
Psy 380: Biopsychology
An overview of the structure and function of the human nervous system as it affects human processes such as memory, emotions, learning, and psychopathology; also covered are the effects of brain damage on behavior.
Psy 405: Research Methods
An introduction to the scientific method and the various types of research. Students will develop research proposals.
Psy 406: History and Systems of Psychology
Begins with psychology’s origins in philosophy and covers various schools of psychology, the development of experimental psychology, the influence of psychoanalysis on psychology, and trends in humanistic psychology. Recommended: Psy 105 and junior/senior status.
Mth 250: Statistics for Social Sciences
An introduction to statistical concepts and communications used in social science research at both the descriptive and inferential level in preparation for Psy 405, Psy 410; and Pls 405.
Psy 320: Statistics
This course will teach you how psychologists employ quantitative research methods and techniques to advance our understanding of a variety of topics drawn from controversies and social issues in the world around you.
Rachel Besing
Associate Professor of Psychology
Scot Hamilton
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Vicki Will
Associate Professor of Psychology - Chair of the Social and Behavioral Sciences Division
