Psychology
Degree programs in psychology lay the foundation for opportunities for graduate study as well as a wide variety of positions in the mental health sector, medical, legal, human services, research, government and more.
 Psychology professor receives Fulbright Award Dr. Heather Snyder, professor in the Department of Psychology, was selected to receive a prestigious Fulbright Scholar Award to the UK. |
The Department of Psychology is dedicated to providing opportunities through excellent academic programs, student engagement and the creation and application of scholarship. An undergraduate degree in psychology provides a pathway to a variety of careers. Students have applied EU psychology degrees to various career opportunities including positions in counseling, mental health care, school settings, academia, business and industry, the non-profit sector and government to name just a few.
An EU degree in psychology is designed to serve both students seeking to continue their education with graduate training training in psychology or allied fields, as well as those seeking a terminal liberal arts degree.
Beyond the strong foundation in core psychological content, the Department’s renowned faculty equips students with the ability to think critically, communicate effectively, understand statistical analysis, as well as interpret, conduct and apply psychological research. These attributes are fundamental to many career pathways and essential to those interested in pursuing a graduate degree.
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Minors & Programs
Bachelor's
DescriptionThe Bachelor of Science in Psychology is designed to serve the student seeking a terminal liberal arts degree, as well as the student who is preparing for graduate training in psychology or allied fields. Many career opportunities exist in mental health, schools, business and industry, the non-profit sector, as well as in government service for program graduates. Three concentrations are available within the BSPS: Applied Mental, Applied Developmental and Custom Focus.
The Applied Developmental concentration is for those students interested in theoretical issues, research, and clinical/therapeutic applications related to children and adolescents. This concentration prepares students for employment in areas whose emphasis involves children and adolescents as well as establishing a strong foundation for graduate work in related areas
Psychology - Applied Mental Health Bachelor of Science
Program Number: 0612Department:
Psychology
DescriptionThe Bachelor of Science in Psychology is designed to serve the student seeking a terminal liberal arts degree, as well as the student who is preparing for graduate training in psychology or allied fields. Many career opportunities exist in mental health, schools, business and industry, the non-profit sector, as well as in government service for program graduates. Three concentrations are available within the BSPS: Applied Mental, Applied Developmental and Custom Focus.
The Applied Mental Health concentration is for those students interested in theoretical issues, research, and clinical/therapeutic applications related to adult mental health. This concentration prepares students for employment in areas whose emphasis involves adults as well as establishing a strong foundation for graduate work in related areas.
Psychology - Custom Focus Bachelor of Science
Program Number: 0613Department:
Psychology
DescriptionThe Bachelor of Science in Psychology is designed to serve the student seeking a terminal liberal arts degree, as well as the student who is preparing for graduate training in psychology or allied fields. Many career opportunities exist in mental health, schools, business and industry, the non-profit sector, as well as in government service for program graduates. Three concentrations are available: Applied Mental, Applied Developmental and Custom Focus.
The Custom Focus concentration is for those students interested in a specific area of psychology such as pursuing graduate work in art therapy or school psychology as well as employment or graduate work in law enforcement, neuroscience or experimental psychology.
Minors
Gerontology Minor Minor
Program Number: 1019Department:
Psychology
DescriptionA focus in Gerontology (aging studies) is being offered at Edinboro University. Students interested in a program of study in Gerontology or in understanding the processes of aging will find a broad spectrum of course work at Edinboro and field experience available with many agencies in northwestern Pennsylvania who work with adult and older adult populations.
There is presently a national shortage of individuals equipped to work with geriatric and gerontology programs and surprisingly few colleges and universities are attempting to meet this need.
Students desiring to complete the Gerontology Focus and have it recorded on the official university transcript should contact Dr. Joyce Jagielo in the Psychology Department. An advisor will be appointed in the student’s area of concentration and a program of study will be developed which will be sent to the committee on the Gerontology Focus for review and approval.
Psychology Minor Minor
Program Number: 1060Department:
Psychology
DescriptionGiven the many different sub-fields within Psychology and the many ways it can relate to other disciplines, the minor in Psychology is very flexible and enables students to choose the Psychology courses that best match their personal and career interests.
