The Stephens Psychology department prepares students to become professional psychologists in academic, educational, hospital, human service, business and government settings.

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• Study a diverse psychology curriculum that allows you to explore each major area of psychological inquiry
  
• Gain hands-on experience in research courses and in internships at locations including Columbia hospitals, clinics or human service agencies, ranging from group homes for troubled youth to women’s shelters
  
• Learn to write research papers in American Psychological Association style; present your research at conferences; and publish work in professional psychology journals
  
• Become familiar with psychological services at local community treatment facilities as a member of Psychology Club or the Stephens chapter of Psi Chi, a psychology honor society
  
• Choose to minor in Forensic Science, which will introduce you to the application of biology and psychology in the legal field
• Earn a Master of Education in Counseling in as little as one additional year through our “Plus One” master’s program (for Psychology students; certain requirements apply; must indicate intent by the beginning of sophomore year)
  

B.S. IN PSYCHOLOGY
Interested in pursuing a career in clinical, forensic or
counseling psychology? Stephens will prepare you for
graduate school with a strong foundation in math and
science. You will analyze your personal growth in courses
on psychological adjustment and development, and
learn to analyze and solve case studies using theories
from cognitive, social or educational psychology.
Examine issues in gender, forensic, physiological and
organizational psychology. In your senior capstone
course, you will produce original research under the
mentorship of a faculty member.

B.A. IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
This degree will prepare you for entry-level employment
in occupations where training in psychology and child
development is an advantage. Study is combined in the
Education and Psychology departments at Stephens.
A teaching certificate is not required. Graduates
enter human services fields, including management,
childcare, teaching, social services and drug or alcohol
abuse counseling.

"PLUS ONE" MASTER'S PROGRAM
Through our “Plus One” master’s program, students may earn a bachelor’s degree in Psychology followed by an M.Ed. in Counseling in as little as one additional year. Emphasis tracks include elementary/secondary school counseling, licensed professional counseling, and marriage and family therapy. Certain requirements apply.*

*Students must indicate their intent by the beginning of their sophomore year.

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