Psychology
Working within a liberal arts framework, students majoring in Psychology at Holy Names
University come to an understanding of persons, the processes by which they develop, and the
effects of cultural, social, and environmental factors on behavior.
The goals of the HNU program include (1) a breadth of knowledge in psychology; (2) exposure
to various fields of psychology, including the research methods used to study them; (3) critical
thinking within a psychological perspective; (4) skill in spoken and written communication of
psychological material (including writing in the APA format); (5) awareness of, and concern for,
values and ethics as they apply to various fields in psychology; and (6) enhancement of the student’s
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- Degrees Offered
- Curriculum
- Faculty
Bachelors of Arts in Psychology
All students working toward a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology
take a year-long foundation course, three methodology courses
(Statistics, Experimental Psychology, and their Survey Methods or
Ethnography), and a senior seminar. In consultation with a faculty advisor,
students also select six additional courses that meet their individual
needs and interests. Students may put together their own course of
study or choose from five pre-established plans, designed as preparation
for graduate school or careers in research, teaching, business, counseling,
community service, or ministry.
Students desiring to do so may pursue
Graduate School Emphasis
Area concentration prepares the student for graduate work in either cognitive, developmental,
social, personality, or clinical psychology.
Ministry Emphasis
The Psychology major with a Religious Studies minor prepares the student for work in ministry
settings. The Religious Studies minor is developed in conjunction with the Religious Studies
program.
Business Emphasis
The Psychology major with a Business emphasis is a career oriented program designed to preparestudents to work in areas of management, personnel, and human services.
Clinical and Community Services Emphasis
The Psychology major with an emphasis in clinical and community service prepares students towork in human services or to go on to graduate school in clinical or counseling psychology. The student may wish to develop a Sociology minor for this emphasis. |
Graduate School Emphasis
Ministry Emphasis
Business Emphasis
Clinical and Community Services Emphasis
Preparation for the Major
Psychology
- PSYC 1 Introduction to Psychology
- PSYC 20 Introductory Psychology Seminar
Quantitative
- PSYC 63 Statistical Methods
Biological
- BIOL 15 Fundamentals of Physiology
Strongly Recommended Courses
Social Science
- SOCI 1 Introduction to Sociology
Philosophy
- PHIL 40(W) The Human Person
Requirements for the Major (27 units)
Statistics-Methodology (6 units)
- PSYC 100(W) Experimental Psychology
- PSYC 108(W) Field Methods
Breadth: One course from each of the following four areas. (Note: Although some courses are
listed more than once, a course used to satisfy a requirement in one area cannot be used to satisfy
a requirement in another.)
A. Biological and Cognitive Psychology (3 units)
- PSYC 120 Learning and Cognition
- PSYC 124 Physiological Psychology
- PSYC 126 Sensation and Perception
- PSYC 128 Human Sexuality
- PSYC 132 Cognitive Development
B. Social Psychology
- PSYC 140 Social Psychology
- PSYC 143 Group Processes and Communication
- PSYC 147 Gender Issues
- PSYC 148(W) Organizational Behavior
C. Developmental Psychology (3 units)
- PSYC 130 Child and Adolescent Development
- PSYC 131 Adult Development and Aging
- PSYC 132 Cognitive Development
- PSYC 134 Personality and Social Development
D. Personality and Clinical Psychology
- PSYC 160 Psychology of Personality
- PSYC 167 Counseling Theories and Procedures
- PSYC 168 Psychopathology
History of Psychology (3 units)
- PSYC 195(W) Senior Coordinating Seminar
Electives (6 units) Six additional upper-division units in Psychology, selected in consultation with the student’s advisor.
Internship (Strongly Recommended)Six additional upper-division units in Psychology, selected in consultation with the student’s advisor.
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Graduate School Emphasis
Area concentration prepares the student for graduate work in either cognitive, developmental,social, personality, or clinical psychology.
Course Work Includes
- PSYC 100(W) Experimental Psychology
- PSYC 108(W) Field Methods
- PSYC 124 Physiological Psychology
- plus four courses in area of concentration
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Ministry Emphasis
The Psychology major with a Religious Studies minor prepares the student for work in ministry settings. The Religious Studies minor is developed in conjunction with the Religious Studies program.
Course Work Includes
- PSYC 128 Human Sexuality
- PSYC 140 Social Psychology
- PSYC 143 Group Processes and Communication
- SOCI 130 Contemporary Families
- PSYC 130 Child and Adolescent Development
or PSYC 131 Adult Development and Aging
- PSYC 160 Psychology of Personality
or PSYC 167 Counseling Theories and Procedures
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Business Emphasis
The Psychology major with a Business emphasis is a career oriented program designed to prepare
students to work in areas of management, personnel, and human services.
Course Work Includes
- PSYC 120 Learning and Cognition
- PSYC 131 Adult Development and Aging
- PSYC 140 Social Psychology
- PSYC 143 Group Processes and Communication
- PSYC 148(W) Organizational Behavior
- PSYC 160 Psychology of Personality
or PSYC 167 Counseling Theories and Procedures
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Clinical and Community Services Emphasis
The Psychology major with an emphasis in clinical and community service prepares students to
work in human services or to go on to graduate school in clinical or counseling psychology. The
student may wish to develop a Sociology minor for this emphasis.
Course Work Includes
- PSYC 128 Human Sexuality
- PSYC 143 Group Processes and Communication
- PSYC 160 Psychology of Personality
- PSYC 167 Counseling Theories and Procedures
- PSYC 168 Psychopathology
- SOCI 130 Contemporary Families
Plus one of the following
- PSYC 130 Child and Adolescent Development
- PSYC 131 Adult Development and Aging
- PSYC 134 Personality and Social Development
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The Minor
The minor requires Psychology 1 plus a minimum of 18 additional units, selected in consultation
with the student’s advisor.
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"Quote.- HNU Student, '09
Fields within Psychology include social psychology, personality, clinical and counseling psychology,
developmental psychology, biological psychology, cognitive psychology, experimental psychology,
and psychological measurement and assessment.
In the workplace, psychology applies its knowledge and methodology to practical problems and
concerns. Psychology majors work in many areas, such as education, business, social service and
other helping professions.
After graduate study, Psychology alumni have entered careers in such areas as marriage and family
counseling, social work, clinical psychology, college and university teaching, law, educational
administration, organizational development, theology, and ministry. |
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Michael J. Disch, PhD
University of California, Berkeley
Assistant Professor of Psychology
510.436.1235
disch@hnu.edu
April D. Fernando, PhD
California School of Professional Psychology
Associate Professor of Psychology
510.436.1439
fernando@hnu.edu
Maureen P. Hester, PhD
Saint Louis University
Professor of Psychology
510.436.1069
hester@hnu.edu
Martin D. Lampert, PhD
University of California, Berkeley
Professor of Psychology
510.436.1532; lampert@hnu.edu |
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