Psychology Degree

Psychology Degree
Obtain the ability to think critically about human behavior, including its causes, development and outcomes.
Request InformationIf you truly want to help people and enjoy trying to figure them out, then a psychology
major may be perfect for you. Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental
processes. You’ll focus on the development of theories and laws to understand, explain,
predict and change behavior. You’ll also gain a greater sense of:
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Self-awareness
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An understanding of others
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Fundamental skills relevant to behavior change
Why a Psychology Degree?
If you have a desire to help people and enjoy trying to figure them out, a bachelor’s
degree in Psychology may be the major for you. As the scientific study of behavior
and mental processes, Psychology equips students with a greater sense of self-awareness,
understanding of others, and fundamental skills relevant to behavior change.
About the Psychology Major
Housed under the Division of Social Science, the B.A. in Psychology focuses on the development of theories and laws to understand,
explain, predict, and change behavior. The Psychology major will provide you with
a broad overview of psychology and prepare students who plan to attend graduate school
or who have general career plans in the field.
2020-2021 Program Catalog
A minor in Psychology is also available.
Why McKendree?
McKendree University provides you with interactive learning opportunities through
our small class sizes, experienced faculty, and unique internship experiences that
move you beyond the classroom. We are committed to your success in the degree programs
we offer, the internships and extracurricular activities that will set you apart,
and the college experience you’ll get here. Just 25 minutes from downtown St. Louis,
Missouri, McKendree University is located in historic Lebanon, Illinois, and affords
students a host of enriching cultural, career, and entertainment opportunities.
Program Highlights
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Faculty who are committed to providing you with a high quality academic experience that prepares you for graduate school and careers
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Unique opportunities to conduct research with your professors, present papers at national academic conferences, and gain real world experience through exciting internships
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Psychology Club and honor societies enable you to meet others and enhance your resume
Employment Opportunities
Graduates in Psychology find employment in mental health clinics, crisis centers,
substance abuse programs, social work agencies, eldercare facilities, human resources
and personnel departments, criminal justice facilities, and the education system.
Their work can include professional counseling within schools or the community, occupational
therapy, sports psychology, law, divinity, clinical social work, to name a few.
Some of the companies that our recent graduates are working for include:
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Call for Help, Inc.
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Catholic Charities
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Chestnut Health System
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Nestle Purina
Internship Opportunities
Our Psychology students have many opportunities to intern with a diverse number of
local companies and organizations, such as:
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Violence Prevention Center
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Trinity Services of Mascoutah
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Madison County Probation
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Chestnut Health
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Hope Clinic for Women
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Family Physicians of O’Fallon
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Kathryn Klee Counseling
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Counseling Associates of Southern Illinois
What Our Students & Alumni Are Saying
“The dedication of the Psychology Department faculty to ensure that students have a well-rounded and extensive education focused on critical thinking and creative applications to real world problems has prepared me for more than just graduate school and starting a career. The education I received at McKendree has given me the confidence and skills to feel prepared for any of the challenges I might face in life.”
~ Ashley Ebersole '14, graduate student in Clinical Psychology at Eastern Illinois University
Interesting Courses
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Abnormal Psychology
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Sport Psychology
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Military Psychology
Club Information / Honor Societies
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Psychology Club
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Psi Chi (National Psychology Honor Society) - Participate in a variety of activities throughout the year, including attending an annual undergraduate research conference.
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Pi Gamma Mu (International Social Science Honor Society) - Student members enjoy enriching activities, service projects, publications, guest lectureship grants, and scholarship programs.
Social Media
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Psychology Club (Facebook)
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Psychology Club (Yammer)
Related Programs
Your Student Success Support Team
Key Faculty
Professor
Carnegie Hall 201
(618) 537-6882
gaboysen@mckendree.edu
(Abnormal Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Honors Introduction to Psychology)
Assistant Professor
Carnegie Hall 204
(618) 537-6886
mehahn@mckendree.edu
(Biopsychology, Cognitive Psychology, Psychological Statistics, and Research Methods)
Professor
Carnegie Hall 203
(618) 537-6580
jlsimmons@mckendree.edu
(Child and Adolescent Development, Theories of Personality, Clinical Psychology)
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