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ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITYPSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENTBA IN PSYCHOLOGYOVERVIEW1IMPORTANT CONTACTS3BA IN PSYCHOLOGY - PSYCHOLOGY MAJOR REQUIREMENTS4DEGREE REQUIREMENTS FOR ST. JOHN’S COLLEGE5PSYCHOLOGY UNDERGRADUATE COURSES8GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES9PATHWAYS10DOUBLE MAJOR10ADVISING10SUMMER COURSES11OverviewYou can prepare for exciting opportunities by earning your Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Psychologyat St. John's University. Offered through St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the University'soldest division, this acclaimed, 120-credit program* is nationally known for the quality of its professorsand graduates.The program provides extensive training in research methods and specialized areas of psychologicalstudy, including experimental, developmental, abnormal, personality and social psychology. Faculty andstudents regularly present at conferences hosted by major organizations including the AmericanPsychological Association.
At St. John's, you learn from a nationally acclaimed faculty of scholars and practitioners. You haveopportunities to conduct research and participate in field work at St. John’s Center for PsychologicalServices, a state-of-the-art facility that serves community residents in Queens, NY.The Department of Psychology is committed to academic excellence, operates in accord with acceptedethical principles and with respect for individual rights and dignity, is committed to service to thecommunity, and demonstrates through its research, teaching, and clinical training an appreciation of theimportance of cultural diversity.*120 total credits for BA degree - Enrolled as Psychology Major as of Fall 2019126 total credits for BA degree - Enrolled as Psychology Major before Fall 2019
Important ContactsRobin Wellington, Ph.D.Undergraduate Program Coordinator forQueensMarillac Hall, Room 411C718-990-5927wellingr@stjohns.eduEvelyn FalconeAdministrative Assistant to the ChairMarillac Hall, Room 409718-990-6368maniscae@stjohns.eduTamara Del Vecchio, Ph.D.ChairMarillac Hall, Room 409718-990-8327delvecct@stjohns.eduChristine YangAssistant DeanSt. John's College of Liberal Arts and SciencesSt. John Hall, Room 145718-990-1314yangc@stjohns.eduMiguel Roig, Ph.D.Undergraduate Program Coordinator forStaten IslandDaSilva Academic Center Room 340718-390-4523roigm@stjohns.edu
BA in Psychology - Psychology Major RequirementsPSYCHOLOGY MAJOR— 41 CreditsPSY 1000CPSY 2990PSY 2030 andPSY 2030LPSY 2040 andPSY 2040PPSY 2150PSY 3260PSY 3800Introduction to PsychologySophomore SeminarStatistical Methods for the Social Sciences with Lab334Research Methods in Psychology with Practicum4Physiological PsychologyIntroduction to Psychological MeasurementHistory and Systems of Psychology333Survey Courses (one from each of the groupings below)Group 1 — 1 course selected from the followingPSY 2200Abnormal PsychologyPSY 2210Theories of PersonalityPSY 3320Social PsychologyGroup 2: Developmental Psychology — 1 course selected from the followingPSY 2070CChild PsychologyPSY 2080CAdolescent PsychologyGroup 3: Experimental Psychology — 1 course selected from the followingPSY 3270Experimental Psychology of LearningPSY 3280Cognitive PsychologyPSY 3290Experimental Psychology of Sensations and PerceptionGroup 4: Emerging Areas of Psychology — 1 course selected from the followingPSY 2220Child and Adolescent PsychopathologyPSY 2240Psychology of WomenPSY 2250Forensic PsychologyPSY 2260Positive PsychologyPSY 2270Health Psychology3333Two additional psychology electives from among Department Offerings (choose from courses notselected from the four groupings listed above)PSY3PSY3** All Psychology courses taken in the major must be the Psychology Department in the St. John’sCollege of Arts & Sciences after the student declares the major.
Degree Requirements for St. John’s CollegeCOMMON CORE — 27 CreditsDNY 1000CENG 1000CENG 1100CHIS 1000CPHI 1000CPHI 3000CSPE 1000CSCI 1000CTHE 1000CDiscover New YorkEnglish CompositionLiterature in a Global ContextThe Emergence of Global SocietyPhilosophy of the Human PersonMetaphysicsFundamentals of Public SpeakingScientific InquiryPerspectives on Christianity333333333DISTRIBUTED CORE — 18 CreditsMTH 1000CPHI 2200C ORPHI 3000THE 2000 SeriesTHE 3000 SeriesSOCIAL SCIENCEFOREIGN LANGMathematics for Liberal ArtsEthics ORMetaphysicsTheology 2000 Level CourseTheology 3000 Level CourseRequirement is satisfied by the Psychology majorTwo semesters of the same language (Includes American Sign Lang)333306ST. JOHN’S COLLEGE CORE — 12 CreditsART OR MUSICSJC ELECTIVESAny 1000 Level Art or Music CourseThree courses from three different subject areas offered by St. John’sCollege of Arts & Sciences (Psychology courses are not applicable)39PSYCHOLOGY MAJOR — 41 CreditsFREE ELECTIVES — minimum of 28 OR 22 creditsFree Electives can be chosen from any St. John’s College offerings as long as anyprerequisite has been met. A select number of courses from the Tobin College ofBusiness, College of Professional Studies, and School of Education may also apply. Checkwith the St. John’s College Dean’s Office to ensure applicability. Additionally, studentsmay fulfill some of their electives by completing the requirements for a minor or even asecond major. Inquire with the Dean’s Office for confirmation.Total credits for BA degree - Enrolled as Psychology Major as of Fall 2019Total credits for BA degree - Enrolled as Psychology Major before Fall 201922* or28**120*126**
*Enrolled as Psychology Major before Fall 2019: minimum of 28 credits for 120 credit degreeMost Psychology majors take 30 free electives and 128 credits for the BA degree. However, this totalmight vary slightly depending on the courses taken to complete the Free Electives, St John’s CollegeCore Elective requirement, and the two courses in the major which are four-credit courses.**Enrolled as Psychology Major as of Fall 2019: minimum of 22 credits for 120 credit degreeMost Psychology majors take 24 free electives and 122 credits for the BA degree. However, this totalmight vary slightly depending on the courses taken to complete the Free Electives, St John’s CollegeCore Elective requirement, and the two courses in the major which are four-credit courses.Transfer students may not have exactly 22 credits after they complete Major & Core requirements. Takefree electives until total credits for the BA degree are met.Tuition covers up to 18 credits a semester; any additional credits taken are charged per credit above theflat tuition rate. Students who wish to exceed 18 credits must get permission from the dean’s office.For more information about courses and requirements, please see the St. John's College of Liberal Artsand Sciences section of our Undergraduate Bulletin.Suggested Order for Courses for the Psychology MajorFall Year 1: 1000C Introductory PsychologyFall Year 2: 2150 Physiological PsychologyOne from Group 1 or One from Group 2Fall Year 4: One from Group 4One from Group 1 or One from Group 2Spring Year 2:2990 Intro to the Psych Major 2030 Statistical Methods for Social Sciences &2030L Statistics Lab Fall Year 3: Spring Year 1:2040 Research Methods in Psychology &2040P Research Methods Lab3260 Introduction to Psych MeasurementSpring Year 3: One Psychology electiveOne from Group 3Spring Year 4: 3800 History & Systems of Psychology –Capstone CoursePsychology elective
Suggested Order for Courses for the Psychology Major122 Semester HoursFall SemesterYear 1Introductory PsychologyDiscover New York (comm. core)Foreign Language (dist. Core)Common CoreCommon CoreTotalYear 2Intro to the Psych MajorStatistical Methods for Social SciencesStatistics LabCommon CoreCommon CoreDistributed CoreTotalYear 3Physiological PsychologyPSY - Group 1 or 2Distributed CoreArt/Music ElectiveSt. John’s College ElectiveTotalYear 4PSY - Group 4St. John’s College ElectiveFree ElectiveFree ElectiveFree ElectiveTotalCourseHoursSpring SemesterCourseHoursPSY 1000CDNY 1000C3333315PSY - Group 1 or 2Foreign Language (dist. Core)Common CoreCommon CoreDistributed CoreTotalPSY3333315PSY 2990PSY 20302030L33133316Introduction to Psych MeasurementResearch Methods in PsychologyResearch Methods LabCommon CoreCommon CoreFree ElectiveTotalPSY 3260PSY 2040PSY 2040P33133316PSY 2150PSY3333315PSY ElectivePSY - Group 3Distributed CoreSt. John’s College ElectiveFree ElectiveTotalPSYPSY3333315PSY3333315History & Systems of PsychologyPSY ElectiveFree ElectiveFree ElectiveFree ElectiveTotalPSY 3800PSY3333315
Psychology Undergraduate CoursesCOURSE1000C Introduction to Psychology2010 Cross Cultural Psychology2030 Statistical Methods for the Social Sciences2030L Statistics Lab2040 Research Methods2040P Research Methods Lab2050 Educational Psychology2070 Child Psychology2080 Adolescent Psychology2100 Altered States of Consciousness2150 Physiological Psychology2180 International Psychology2190 Psychology of Humor2200 Abnormal Psychology2210 Theories of Personality2220 Child & Adolescent Psychopathology2230 Psych. of the African American Experience2240 Psychology of Women2250 Forensic Psychology2260 Positive Psychology2270 Health Psychology2280 Sport Psychology2380 Psych. of Anger, Aggression, Hate & Violence2990 Sophomore Seminar3040 Psychology Research Laboratory I3041 Psychology Research Laboratory II3220 Introduction to Clinical Psychology3260 Introduction to Psych Measurement3270 Experimental Psychology of Learning3280 Cognitive Psychology3290 Experimental Psych. of Sensation & Perception3320 Social Psychology3330 Industrial & Personnel Psychology3410 Autism and Intellectual Disabilities3420 Applied Behavior Analysis3800 History & Systems of Psychology4903 Internship in Clinical/Counseling/School Psychology4904 Internship in Industrial/Organizational Psychology4951 Independent-Guided Study I4952 Independent-Guided Study II4953 Independent Research 14954 Independent Research 2PRE-REQ1000C1000C, 20301000C1000C1000C1000C1000C, 2040, 15 PSY Credits, 3.0 GPA1000C, 2030, 2040, 3040, 15 PSY Credits, 3.0 GPA1000C, 20301000C1000C, 2030, 20401000C, 2030, 2040, 2150 [Co-req]1000C2200 or 2220 or CSD 1730 or CSD 27601000C, 2030, 204012 PSY credits12 PSY credits1000C, 2990, and 9 other PSY Credits1000C, 2990, 4951, and 9 other PSY credits for a total of 181000C, 2030, 2040, and 9 other PSY credits for a total of 201000C, 2030, 2040, 4953, and 9 other PSY credits for a totalof 21
Global OpportunitiesThe Office of International Education and the Department of Psychology are proud to announce a newsemester initiative offering Psychology students the invaluable opportunity to keep on track forgraduation while studying in the Eternal City of Rome. Learn from Italian faculty, use the city as yourliving laboratory and immerse yourself in this cross-cultural academic adventure, perhaps evencompleting a 3-credit international internship (PSY 4903) applicable to your degree! Students willparticipate in co-curricular activities to connect you to the historic city around you.Along with our regular Discover Italy courses with offerings in Government and Politics, ItalianLanguage and Culture, and a range of core courses to meet your requirements, students mayenroll in PSY 2220: Child and Adolescent Psychopathology and PSY 2270: Health Psychology,giving you an international perspective on your field and a professional edge on your resume.Experiential LearningInternshipsResearchThe Psychology Department faculty continually strive to contribute to the scientific and professionalliterature through publications in psychological journals and books and presentations to professionaland scientific organizations. They strive to keep current with psychological knowledge in areas outsideof their research interests. In addition, the faculty place a priority on seeking external funding for theirresearch and for student training. They use their professional knowledge and skills in the service of theprofession, of the university, and of the community at large. This is accomplished through such things asparticipating in the activities of professional societies, taking an active part in the committees of thedepartment, college, and university, and sharing their expertise with other professionals and with thepublic.Getting InvolvedPsi ChiContactPsychology ClubYou can gain an academic and professional edge by joining the Psychology Club. One of more than 180student clubs and organizations at St. John's University, the Psychology Club provides a warm, socialatmosphere. The club holds events and discussions that enhance members' educational experiencewhile assisting you in your preparation for careers and graduate study.Contact
PathwaysUndergraduate students pursuing a pathway may take up to 12 credits of graduate-level coursework aspart of their undergraduate degrees. Assuming good academic standing, matriculation into theappropriate graduate program is seamless upon completion of the undergraduate degree. Students inpathways receive their bachelor’s degrees once the undergraduate requirements are completed andreceive their master’s degrees once the graduate requirements are completed.If you are interested in a pathway, speak to your undergraduate Dean to determine eligibility. Applicantsto graduate pathways will be expected to demonstrate their ability to meet the same entrancerequirements as for all St. John’s College graduate programs: an overall 3.0 grade point average (GPA)and at least 12 major credits completed at St. John's with a major GPA of hwaysDouble MajorAdvisingThe Dean’s office will send students their priority registration number (PRN) to their St. John’s emailaddress just before their registration period opens. Please let the students know that there may be a lagof a few weeks, but they will receive their PRNs before their scheduled registration period.Note. Degree works does not show credits for course in progressAcademic Progress or PromotionCredits CompletedClassYear1-24Freshman Year1Y25-55Sophomore Year2Y56-90Junior Year3Y91 Senior Year4YHelpful advising links:DegreeWorksUniversity Course OfferingsStudent UIS Registration LinkRegistration Instructions
Academic CalendarUndergraduate BulletinSummer CoursesStudents are allowed to take a maximum of 18 credits in the summer – which would a heavy workloadfor most. Typically, very little aid is given for summer courses; therefore, we always recommend thestudent also consult with Financial Services to plan for the summer tuition bill.Summer Courses at Another InstitutionThe course must be approved by the Dean’s office before taking a course outside St. John’s in thesummer. Students must submit an Outside Institution Course Request (OICR) found on the Registrationpage of their UIS account. They submit one request for each class they would like to take outside, and itmust match or be the equivalent to a St. John’s course. The request is sent to the Dean’s Office where itwill be reviewed, and the student will be informed whether the course is approved.
BA IN PSYCHOLOGY - PSYCHOLOGY MAJOR REQUIREMENTS 4 DEGREE REQUIREMENTS FOR ST. JOHN'S COLLEGE 5 PSYCHOLOGY UNDERGRADUATE COURSES 8 GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES 9 PATHWAYS 10 DOUBLE MAJOR 10 ADVISING 10 SUMMER COURSES 11 Overview You can prepare for exciting opportunities by earning your Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Psychology at St. John's .
