PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT
MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR
PSYCHOLOGY AT MOUNT OLIVE COLLEGE
FACULTY
PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH LABORATORY
OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS
ADVISING AND COURSE CATALOG
CAREER OPTIONS AND LINKS
PSYCHOLOGY AT MOUNT OLIVE COLLEGE
Psychology is a science that seeks to systematically explore both human and animal behavior. Our mission is to provide students with a rigorous scientific and theoretical exploration in various areas of psychology including clinical psychology, learning theory, development, neuroscience, social interactions, personality, cognition, statistics, and research methods.
We are committed to providing a quality education for all of our majors, whether they intend to attend graduate school or enter the workforce. We began tracking student entrance into graduate school or psychology-related professions and currently have data from May 2007-December 2008 (6 graduations). We had 53 psychology majors graduate, 25 of those graduates we are unaware of their current activities. Out of those we know about, 20 are in-field (either graduate school or psychology-related professions) and 8 are currently out of field. Of those 8, 2 are in the process of applying to graduate programs. Graduates from Mount Olive College with a degree in psychology have been accepted to graduate programs at schools such as East Carolina University, University of Kent (England), University of Florida, Northern Michigan University, and University of Wyoming and have entered the workforce in the areas of psychological counseling, school counseling, public information, personnel development and training, law and law enforcement, rehabilitation services, social services, and community relations.
A unique aspect of the Department of Psychology at Mount Olive College is the requirement that a Psychology major complete an internship prior to graduation. For those interested in a career in counseling, we offer a clinical/counseling internship that allows students to work on site at various institutions in the area such as Cherry Hospital, Neuse Correctional Facility, and the O’Berry Center, to name a few. For those students who are interested in research, the department also offers a research internship during which students design, conduct, analyze, and present their own research project. Through this process, they get firsthand experience in the design and data collection phases, an opportunity to see how statistics actually apply to data that are meaningful to them, an opportunity to complete a manuscript that can be submitted for publication, and the experience of presenting their paper at undergraduate conferences.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS
The Department seeks to provide a variety of opportunities for students to learn about psychology. Students can join faculty in research projects through Research Assistantship, and they can design their own projects through Research Internship. Counseling Internship opportunities are available with several area institutions, including Cherry Hospital
The Psychology department’s curriculum allows students to major in Psychology with a concentration in one of several areas. These areas include Applied, Developmental Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, and General Psychology.
Each year the Psychology Department awards one major for outstanding academics and service to both the department and college. In addition, Mount Olive College awards several students for outstanding GPAs or service to the college, some of which have been Psychology majors.
CLUBS
The department also offers various opportunities for club membership at
ADVISING AND COURSE CATALOG INFORMATION
In order to help you successfully navigate through the Psychology curriculum at Mount Olive College, we have put together a few resources for our current and prospective students. Below there are links to various documents that will help you with registration for classes.
Proposed 4-year Degree Plan - A general layout of the classes you may take during your 4 years at Mount Olive College, broken down by semester. This document is especially helpful given that some Psychology courses must be taken in sequential order for graduation.
2010-2011 Psychology Class Offerings - A guideline of when different Psychology classes will be offered in Fall 2010, Spring 2011, and Summer 2011.
List of Acceptable GER Courses - Recently, the General Elective Requirements have been revamped. As such, we have included a comprehensive list of courses that will fulfill required electives that are found on the left-hand side of the degree sheet.
Related Studies Suggestions - This document outlines courses that would qualify for Related Studies on the right-hand side of the degree sheet. Related Studies are usually not the same from student to student; instead, they depend largely on the student's career goals.
Concentration-based Related Studies Suggestions - This document outlines courses that would qualify for Related Studies on the right-hand side of the degree sheet. These suggestions, however, specifically enhance or correspond to a chosen Psychology concentration. The possible concentrations are: Applied, Child, Clinical, and Cognitive. Anyone choosing not to specify a concentration for his or her degree will receive a General concentration Psychology degree.
Course Catalog - Course Catalog specific to Psychology courses.
Psychology Degrees Offered - click below to obtain a copy of the specific degree sheet (applies to all concentrations)
B.A. in Psychology
B. S. in Psychology
B. A. S. in Psychology
Minor in Psychology
CAREER OPTIONS
A psychology degree from Mount Olive College prepares students to pursue a wide variety of career options or to continue their education. An advanced degree will further expand a graduate's opportunities. The following is a listing of relevant links:
Career Options with Bachelors or Masters Degree - List of career options that can be persued with a Bachelor's Degree as well as some that require a Master's Degree
Areas of Specialization in Psychology that Require Graduate School
Master's and Doctoral-level Careers in Psychology and Related Areas - Entry-level jobs available to Psychology majors
Graduate School Options for Psychology Majors
Exploring Career-Related Abilities, Interests, Skills, and Values - Helps you focus on your goals for college and career
Making the Most of your Undergraduate Years
Internet Sources of Information for Job Seekers - Extensive list of websites pertaining to graduate school, jobs in psychology, and skills to obtain jobs such as resume writing or interviewing skills