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Psychology

“A Holy Names education is uniquely empowering. Since I left, I have studied among, competed against and worked with graduates of prestigious universities from across the country and aboard. I have met many who are smarter than I but none who was better educated.”

The Honorable Carol A. Corrigan '70, JD
Associate Justice of the California Supreme Court

Working within the liberal arts tradition, the Psychology program at Holy Names offers students multiple opportunities to learn about human experience, development, and interaction through classroom instruction, research activities, and internships. Students not only take courses in the traditional areas of cognitive, developmental, social, personality, and clinical psychology but also learn, with the help of mentoring faculty, how to conduct psychological research and how to present work at professional meetings.

All students working toward a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology take a year-long foundation course, three methodology courses (Statistics, Experimental Psychology, and Field Methods), 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 a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology in connection with another field of study as part of a related fields major. Students with a related fields major take seven upper division classes in Psychology along with five courses in a second discipline such as Business, Sociology, Communications, Religious Studies, or United States Cultures. Curriculum Preparation

Learn more about Holy Names University's Psychology Program

The Value of Holy Names

Even with a commitment to small classes and personal attention Holy Names remains one of the most affordable private schools in the San Francisco Bay Area. In addition to state and federal financial aid, 100% of incoming freshman and day transfer students received scholarship and/or grant money from HNU to help pay for school. To learn more about HNU financial assistance, click here.

Getting Started at Holy Names

At Holy Names University we continue to make a positive difference in the lives of our students and remain devoted to their soaring potentials. To learn how to apply and unlock this opportunity click here.