The St. Bonaventure Department of Psychology is committed to presenting psychology as a behavioral science. The intent is not that every graduate becomes a behavioral scientist, but that every student in the program becomes capable of appreciating and implementing the role and value of a scientific approach to understanding behavior and mental processes, in career, community service, public citizenship and personal contexts.
Through courses required by the program, the student learns foundational knowledge in the history, philosophy and principles of behavioral science exemplified in the design of research in both the laboratory and the field, in the systematic collection and analyses of data, and in the interpretation and evaluation of research findings. In the elective courses, the student utilizes this foundational knowledge in pursuit of the student’s particular interests in the theories, research and applications of one or several of the specialized areas within psychology. Through the combination of required and elective courses, the student acquires a unique understanding of behavior and mental processes which can enhance subsequent experience and productivity in a wide variety of careers.
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For the student interested in psychology as a career, the program also provides a solid academic base for advanced work leading to a graduate degree in psychology. The career-oriented student is also urged to take advantage of the many opportunities that the faculty and department offer for expanding upon classroom knowledge through participation in one of several fieldwork opportunities, involvement in faculty research or independent studies, pursuit of an honors degree, or participation in the department’s psychology club or honor society. |
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