School Details
Mercy College is a four-year private school located in Dobbs Fairy, New York. Mercy College was established in 1950 by the Sister of Mercy. The school only admitted women until 1967, when the institution began to accept men. Mercy continued to evolve, beginning to offer online degrees in the 1990s.
Mercy College offers over 100 degrees and certificates in dozens of disciplines at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Classes are offered during the daytime, evening, and weekend, as well as online. Mercy College online features more than 40 degrees in flexible class schedules for students who may have extra responsibilities. Mercy is proud to “welcome all kinds of students, from all walks of life.”
Accreditation & Licensing
Mercy College is accredited by:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
All Programs
Art & Liberal Arts
The AA in Liberal Arts at Mercy College is offered entirely online. Coursework can give you a well-rounded foundation, as you work through this program and complete assignments on your own schedule. You can choose classes that appeal to your interests and fit your goals from areas like: Literature & Communications, Social Work, Scientific Perspectives, The Arts, Speech and Historical & Global Perspectives.
This AS in Liberal Arts, offered by Mercy College, is 100% online. You can fit learning into your schedule and complete this 2-year program through distance learning when you have the time. Coursework stems across a foundation of general areas such as: Literature & Communications, Social Work, Scientific Perspectives, The Arts, Speech and Historical & Global Perspectives.
This online BA in English can have you well-prepared to enter almost any profession, helping you develop excellent communication skills. Mercy’s English program aims to build a foundation on critical thinking, while introspectively teaching students what it is to be human – all through great literature. Classes stem from four different categories of literature:
- Classical
- Social & Cultural
- Genres
- Historical
The demand for employees with foreign language skills, intercultural connectivity and global insight has grown over time. With an online BA in Spanish from Mercy College, your degree can give you the skills and knowledge that employers seek to strengthen their business position and expand their client base. In addition to grammar, literature and culture, you can study history with course offerings such as:
- Cervantes & His World
- Modernismo Spain
- The Generation of 1898
Whether you want to teach or pen your first novel, Mercy College offers an online MA in English to help you reach your career goals. This curriculum can prepare you for a PhD program or numerous professional positions where clear communication and comprehension is sought. This graduate degree is taught by experts in the field and encompasses:
- Theory & Advanced Methodologies of Literary Criticism
- British Literature
- Traditional Authors
- Literature of Diverse Cultural and Historic Traditions
Business
The online international business degree explores the specific effects globalization has on business strategies. Students learn the many aspects to consider when doing international business: politics, cultural diversity, economics, laws, ethics, language barriers, etc.
Core business classes give students a strong base of business knowledge, with course topics such as accounting, information systems, and marketing. International business concentration course topics include international marketing, international finance, and international management.
Online degree in international business features:
- Experienced executive faculty
- Opportunities for global business trips
- Independent study
The online bachelor's degree in business administration prepares graduates for work in complex business environments in a variety of industries. Students explore topics such as globalization, ethics, and data management that affect business in modern times. Courses provide important tools such as strategic planning, communication, teamwork, and leadership.
The online business administration degree features faculty who are accomplished professionals with years of experience. Real projects for real companies provide hands-on experiences for students.
The online sports management degree provides the skills needed for careers in the fast growing industry of sports.
Career opportunities include:
- Sport facility management
- Sport event management
- High school and college athletics
- Amateur and professional sports leagues and organizations
Though online, the curriculum provides hands-on and real-world experiences and projects and guest speakers such as those involved with professional sports teams. The liberal arts program also includes general education courses to provide a well-rounded education.
Sports management online degree students have access to support resources that include 24/7 technical support and online tutorials.
The organizational leadership degree online program is a convenient, accelerated bachelor completion program. Students can get credit for work experience so they can earn their degree even faster. Graduates will be equipped with leadership skills that can be applied to numerous career paths, including military, education, healthcare, and much more.
Course work depends on credits the student has already earned. The liberal arts bachelor’s degree includes general education courses in addition to organizational management concentration courses. Some examples of concentration course topics are:
- Managerial behavior
- Society and social change
- Career assessment and ethics
Students also strengthen skills in oral and written communication and teamwork. The program explores economic observations from local to global and includes a software engineering project.
The Master of Business Administration degree online provides advanced business skills and knowledge to those with or without a business background. Though 100% online, the program provides hands-on, real-world experience, such as consulting projects for major corporations. Faculty members are executives themselves, and provide expert instruction.
The curriculum uses theory, reality, techniques, and concepts to present a broad range of business topics. Students gain foundational skills in oral communication, decision making, and analysis. They also gain perspectives in global business, as well as the importance of collaboration.
The online business administration degree features multiple start dates throughout the year. Those without a business background have access to a free intensive training program so they can become familiar with basic business concepts.
This is an online accounting master's degree that prepares graduates for work in the fields of accounting and finance management. Core business classes provide a foundation of business skills with courses in basic financial accounting, economics, qualitative analysis, and business research. The program also aims to strengthen other important skills such as oral communication, teamwork, decision making, and ethical awareness.
Examples of courses within the accounting concentration are:
- Taxation
- Advanced cost concepts
- Accounting and reporting
The accounting degree online program provides hands-on experiences and is taught by instructors with executive and academic experience. Those without a business background or who need a refresher take part in a free, one-month intensive program that provides the necessary base business skills and knowledge needed to be successful in the program.
This online finance master's degree prepares students for careers in financial markets, corporation finance, security analysis, etc. The curriculum emphasizes training in financial market analysis and financial management, and looks at these topics from the perspective of the economy as a whole and also the perspective of individual business entities. The curriculum contains core business topics such as economics, qualitative analysis, and accounting, and all courses incorporate skills in oral communication, teamwork, and decision making.
Finance concentration courses include:
- Money and capital markets
- Capital budgeting
- Corporate mergers and acquisitions
- Corporate financial policy
The online finance degree features multiple start dates, hands-on projects, and experienced executives as faculty. A free, one-month intensive is available for those without a business background.
The online HR master's degree provides the skills and knowledge needed for HR careers. The curriculum includes core courses which cover basic business concepts such as economics, accounting, and finance. HR specific courses explore employment law, recruitment and selection, training and development, compensation, and benefits.
Some examples of course topics within the concentration are:
- Quality measurement techniques and tools
- Management in a changing work environment
- Accounting and finance for human resources
The online HR degree features multiple start dates, expert faculty, and hands-on experiences. Students do not need an undergraduate business degree, but prior to starting, those without a business background participate in a one-month intensive that introduces business concepts needed for the program.
This online master's degree in international business provides the training and tools needed to manage multinational organizations. The curriculum focuses on sociocultural, political, and legal issues that can affect global businesses. Classes explore theoretical and practical evaluations of the opportunities and risks that exist when doing business globally.
Course topics within the concentration include:
- International trade
- International finance
- Management of international business
The curriculum also includes core business classes such as economics, accounting, and qualitative analysis. Consulting projects for real corporations provide hands-on experience. Faculty have executive and/or corporate backgrounds for expert instruction.
The online international business degree provides multiple start dates for flexibility and convenience.
This master's in business management online program is ideal for those seeking management careers. Students learn to apply analytic and critical skills to businesses as a whole, and explore the different decisions managers have to make. Courses teach how to plan, organize, and control resources, and also explore a variety of management topics such as training, coordinating, production, and implementing programs.
Some examples of course topics:
- Project analysis and program management
- Small business and new venture management
- Management of technology
- Management decision theory
The online business management degree also provides core business courses like accounting and finance, and hands-on experiences such as consulting projects.
Multiple start dates are available to provide flexibility. Those without a business background attend a one-month, free intensive so they have the foundational skills needed to be successful in the program.
Learn to analyze data to predict and improve outcomes with this online business analytics degree. The curriculum covers core business topics like economics, accounting, and finance, plus managerial analytics concentration topics such as:
- Data analytics concepts
- Data visualization
- Data management
- Decision analysis
Graduates leave with the understanding of important deep data analytics concepts which allows them to make business decisions with insight and clarity. The program also aims to strengthen skills in oral communication and teamwork, and provide awareness of global business strategies and business ethics. Real-world projects such as consulting for corporations provide hands-on experience. Skills can be applied to a variety of career sectors–government, for-profit, not-for-profit, healthcare, etc.
This master's in marketing online degree gives students the tools and strategies needed to effectively promote and ultimately sell goods and services. The success of a business or organization relies heavily on marketing success to generate profit and/or funds, therefore strong skills in marketing management, organization, and decision-making will help build strong businesses and organizations.
Marketing concentration topics include:
- Marketing research
- Advertising
- Consumer behavior
The online marketing degree features faculty members with executive experience, real-world projects, and a well-rounded core business curriculum. The program is open to students of all educational backgrounds, but those without a business degree will participate in a one-month intensive to catch up on needed business skills.
The online master's in organizational leadership prepares graduates for a variety of leadership positions. Career options exist in government, nonprofits, corporations, healthcare, and more. The program provides core business classes for a well-rounded base, plus leadership specific courses that cover topics such as:
- Ethical leadership
- Leading diverse teams
- Becoming a transformational leader
Faculty with executive and organizational experience present theories, techniques, and real-life examples to give students leadership tools such as motivation, team building, and goal setting.
The organizational leadership degree online program features multiple start dates to provide flexibility and convenience. Those without a business background participate in a one-month intensive that provides business skills and knowledge needed for the program.
The online HR master's degree is designed to prepare students to effectively participate in all levels of human resources. Studies combine theory with practice and span multiple disciplines, some of which include management, psychology, law and computer applications. Gain professional communication skills, as you increase your knowledge in team effectiveness and problem solving strategies. Take what you learn and apply it to different organizational levels, from the individual to a department or an entire company.
Courses are taught by professionals in the Fortune 500 Network, with flexible scheduling and an active “learning by doing” approach meant to provide an application-oriented, real-world focus.
The online masters in Organizational Leadership champions your creativity and ingenuity as you grow your leadership effectiveness. More specifically, this program is designed to build your skills in motivating individuals, acknowledging diversity and applying communication strategies. Learn how to successfully transfer these skills so that your organization thrives in the marketplace.
Highlights of this online organizational leadership program include:
- Non-business majors accepted
- Flexible online or in class opportunities
- Collaborative learning
Organizational leadership is such a diverse field, applicable in a broad range of industries. Work for private, for-profit organizations, public institutions or serve as a leader in a non-profit organization.
Computer Science & IT
Mercy offers this online BS in CIS that will enable you to become an in-demand professional. As technology grows, so does the need for contemporarily-skilled workers. This degree is housed in the Department of Mathematics & Computer Information Science, so you’ll gain the analytical skills to create innovative solutions to business challenges. Classes in the major include:
- Systems Analysis & Design
- Operating Systems
- Artificial Intelligence
Mercy’s online BS in Computer Science will give you the skills to jumpstart your career in technology. Following the most recent guidelines of the industry (ACM/IEEE-CS joint committee), this degree ensures you receive a relevant education that will prepare you for work in almost any field. Depending upon your interests, you also have electives within the major to choose from, such as:
- Cryptography & Computer Security
- Healthcare Analytics & Apps
- Linux Administration
Mercy’s online MSCS in Data Science will bring your level of professional expertise to a new level. You’ll gain the knowledge of how to effectively use your company’s trove of data to achieve success. You’ll learn to technically manage trending information that is both organized and targeted, through specialized coursework like:
- Machine Learning
- Big Data
- Computational Data Analysis
This online MSCS in Software Development will enhance your professional or undergraduate knowledge. As you delve deeper into theory, you’ll also learn practical cutting-edge tools to create and maintain apps to solve today’s business issues or to create entertainment. You’ll learn the rigors of testing and analysis, alongside design and development. Classes in this specialization may involve:
- Mobile Application Development
- Software Assurance
- Distributed Application Development
Criminal Justice, Safety & Law
The online Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity provides the technical skills and knowledge necessary to address cybersecurity challenges. Staying ahead of change means constantly learning new information and upgrading skills. This flexible online program gives students the important training and tools to advance their careers in the field.
Class topics include, but are not limited to:
- Digital Forensics
- System Security
- Database Management Systems
Career opportunities for graduates include jobs in ethical hacking, security engineering, cybersecurity analysis, and more. Classes are taught by dedicated and experienced practitioners. There are also many online academic resources available to students. Graduates are prepared to succeed in the field of cybersecurity.
The online Bachelor of Science/Master of Science in Cybersecurity program offers a unique opportunity for students to earn both undergraduate and graduate degrees in a streamlined manner. By combining the two programs, students can save time and money while gaining a competitive edge in the job market. Students can earn the bachelor’s and master’s degrees in five years.
Topics include, but are not limited to:
- Cryptography
- Network Security
- Forensic and Electronic Discovery
This online program offers a pathway for individuals seeking to fortify their futures and make a meaningful impact in the vital domain of cybersecurity. Upon completion of the program, graduates emerge with a strong educational foundation, advanced knowledge, and practical skills, positioning them for leadership roles and career advancement in cybersecurity. Graduates of the online Bachelor of Science/Master of Science in Cybersecurity program are well-equipped to pursue a variety of cybersecurity roles across industries.
The online Master of Science in Cybersecurity provides students with the skills and tools necessary to address cyber threat concerns at a national and international level. This online master’s degree program also offers the opportunity to understand the role of governments and organizations as they seek to protect valuable information.
Courses include, but are not limited to:
- Firewall and Intrusion Detection
- Internet Media and Security
- Forensic Computing
Students gain practical real-world experience from professional and dedicated faculty. Career opportunities for graduates include jobs in cybersecurity engineering, information security consulting, business, government, and more. Students graduate with the technical and leadership skills employers are seeking.
Education
You can gain expertise in STEM pedagogy with the Advanced Certificate in STEM Education from Mercy College. This online program is open to those with a master’s degree or teachers with at least two years of experience.
As STEM gains in popularity, certification in this area can elevate your teaching career.
Students can choose from such electives as:
- Oceanography
- Forensics
- Bioengineering
- History of math
You can gain initial or professional licensure with the Master of Science in Adolescence Education/ Grades 7-12 at Mercy College. This online secondary education master’s degree confers such abilities as:
- Use current research, theory, and practice for more effective teaching
- Add multiple professional and pedagogical strategies to your tool belt
- Develop a sensitivity for your students’ diverse social, cultural, learning, and linguistic characteristics
- Rely on technology to improve student outcomes
The online secondary education program provides concentrations in core subjects as well as social studies, chemistry, and physics. Students must complete a capstone project to round out their education.
You can earn your school district leadership certification with Mercy College’s Master of Science in Alternative Route: School District Leader (Transitional D). This online education administration master’s degree requires at least three years of successful leadership in a professional position and a bachelor’s degree.
Besides learning how to use data analytics and gaining mastery in curriculum theory, you will study such topics as:
- Functions of Human Capital in Educational Administration
- Educational Finance and Management 3 X EDSA 592- Internship II 3 X EDSA 590- Internship
- Legal aspects of the administration of schools
- Leadership in instructional supervision
With at least three years of teaching experience, you can qualify for professional certification with the Master of Science in Childhood Education / Grades 1-6. This online elementary education master’s degree also leads to initial certification for those just starting out in the field of education.
Beginner educators must complete an e-portfolio project. All students participate in a capstone project to complete their education.
The online Master of Science in Early Childhood Education in the Birth to Grade 2 specialization prepares educators to influence children’s growth, development, and learning as infants, toddlers, and young children learn about the world. The curriculum helps candidates understand, explain, analyze, and apply major theories and philosophies that address physical, affective, and cognitive development during the critical early childhood years. The program teaches candidates to create high-quality, meaningful learning opportunities that are based on competencies and content knowledge, utilize developmental knowledge, employ formal and informal assessment strategies, and incorporate collaboration with all aspects of the broad school community to facilitate developmental processes and encourage growth to a child’s maximum potential.
Educators of all sorts can elevate their careers with the Master of Science in Educational Administration from Mercy College. Upon successful completion of this online education administration master’s degree, graduates qualify for the School District Leader Certificate and the School Building Certificate.
This online education administration program prepares graduates for success in such roles as:
- Principal
- Executive director
- Superintendent
- Staff developer
You can enter the field of education without teacher certification with the Master of Science in Educational Studies from Mercy College. This online general education master’s degree provides the training to work at charter or private schools.
Students can choose a track from early or secondary education, literacy, STEM, and more. In this online general education program, you will complete a thesis course. No student teaching is required.
Graduates find success in such roles as:
- Children’s publishing and media
- Educational policy, advocacy, and government
- Children’s museum directors
- Summer camp directors
You can train to work in administrative and supervisory positions with the Master of Science in Educational Supervision from Mercy College. This online education administration master’s degree prepares students for their School Building Certificate.
Besides gaining expertise in curriculum and data analytics, you will study such topics as:
- Organization of the community relations program
- Leadership in instructional supervision
- Educational finance and management
- Legal aspects of the administration of schools
Upon successful completion of this education administration program, graduates qualify for such positions as:
- Principal
- Executive director
- Staff developer
- Curriculum supervisor
You can gain either initial or professional certification with the Master of Science in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages from Mercy College. This online ESL master’s degree requires a student teaching experience for initial certification. For professional certification, candidates complete 20 days of clinical practice in an ESL PreK-12 setting.
The online content not only imparts multiple professional and pedagogical strategies for effective teaching, but it also teaches you to promote the social, emotional, and intellectual development of your students. Through your online ESL coursework, you come to understand diverse cultures.
Graduates find employment with the following:
- K-12 public schools
- English language institutes
- Private schools
- Corporations around the world
The online Master of Science in Teaching Literacy with a specialization in Birth-Grade 12 helps educators make impacts on children’s literacy development as they build philosophical foundations with hands-on strategies for developing speaking, listening, reading, and writing abilities. The curriculum provides the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to meet the literacy needs of children in urban and suburban settings as educators link theory and practice to create environments conducive to literacy learning. The program helps candidates analyze assessment data for instructional decision-making, set professional goals and responsibilities, and communicate information about literacy to parents, caregivers, and school personnel.
You can become a dynamic force in the lives of those with special needs with the Master of Science in Teaching Students with Disabilities in Early Childhood and Childhood from Mercy College. This online special education master’s degree shapes talented teachers with a passion for serving those with special needs.
Upon completion of this special education graduate program, graduates receive certification in Teaching Students with Disabilities for Birth-Grade 2 and Teaching Students with Disabilities for Grades 1-6. The online coursework covers such topics as:
- Language development
- Teaching students with disabilities
- Principles and strategies for classroom management
- Autism
Healthcare
This online master's in healthcare administration prepares graduates for business careers specifically in the healthcare industry. Along with core foundational business courses, students take specialized courses such as:
- Healthcare informatics
- Healthcare policy, politics, and management
- Medical ethics and law
The program aims to strengthen important skills such as oral communication, decision making, and analysis. Students also learn the importance of teamwork and are given a global perspective on many topics. Projects based on real-world scenarios provide hands-on experience.
The healthcare administration degree online features multiple start dates and a free intensive course for those who need an introduction to basic business concepts that will help them be more successful in the program.
Mercy College offers an online Master of Public Administration degree with a focus in Health Services Management. The field is changing and students need to be prepared for the growth and adaptation with the latest methods and technologies. The curriculum is a broad multidisciplinary education on the role of health care managers, this changing environment, and other necessities for managers in the field to know.
The online Master of Science in Health Services Management is designed for students seeking a broad multidisciplinary education in health services management, preparing them for roles as health care managers in a rapidly changing health care environment. This is suitable for students hoping to find careers in a variety of health care facilities in the public, private, and non-profit settings. The curriculum teaches skills and knowledge in the concepts, methods, and procedures of health care economics, finance, accounting, and quantitative analysis in health care management decision making and assessment; leadership and communication skills; technology; ethical principles and challenges; and in planning, organizing, directing, and controlling health care organizations and resources.
Nursing
The online RN to BSN degree program from Mercy College is designed for registered nurses who have an associate's degree or who have graduated from a diploma program in nursing, and aspire to earn their bachelor's degree in nursing. Upon completion, graduates are capable of being:
- Providers of safe care who evaluate client changes and progress over time
- Designers/managers/coordinators of care who participate on the inter-professional team, identify system issues, manage care transitions, and delegate, prioritize, and oversee care
- Members of the nursing profession through the process of evaluating one's practice and supporting the profession
- Prepared for grauate study in nursing
Mercy College offers an online Master of Science in Nursing degree for Registered Nurses with an associate degree or diploma. Students gain core competencies in nursing technology, research, leadership, and quality.
Students learn the principles of quality improvement, healthcare policy, and cost effectiveness. The coursework for this MSN degree can be completed entirely online. Clinical sites are coordinated by faculty and the student, with many out-of-area students able to complete requirements near their home.
Courses in the program cover topics such as:
- Transcultural nursing
- Nursing informatics
- Health policy
- Leadership and management
- Community health nursing and advocacy
The online MSN / Nursing Administration degree program from Mercy College prepares nurse administrators for interprofessional practice in today's complex, changing, dynamic health care environment. Graduates are able to:
- Assume leadership roles to enact change and improve quality outcomes
- Commit to lifelong learning to advance a culture of excellence
- Build, lead, and coordinate collaborative interprofessional teams
- Design and implement innovative nursing practices
- Navigate and integrate care services across the healthcare system
- Translate evidence into nursing practice and disseminate knowledge
- Pursue doctoral study
The online MSN / Nursing Education degree program from Mercy College prepares students for faculty positions in associate and baccalaureate degree programs, and for staff development positions in health care agencies. Graduates are able to:
- Assume leadership roles to enact change and improve quality outcomes
- Commit to lifelong learning to advance a culture of excellence
- Build, lead, and coordinate collaborative interprofessional teams
- Design and implement innovative nursing practices
- Navigate and integrate care services across the healthcare system
- Translate evidence into nursing practice and disseminate knowledge
- Pursue doctoral study
Psychology & Human Services
A degree in Behavioral Science from Mercy College includes studies in both Psychology and Sociology. Specializations are available in Community Health, Gerontology, and Human Services Management. This degree program offers flexibility to students with eight elective courses that can be tailored to the student’s professional goals and interests.
Students learn about how people behave at home, school, workplaces, and in their community. Graduates will have an in-depth knowledge of human behavior with this online bachelor’s in Psychology, preparing them for careers in education, health services management, gerontology, or counseling.
The Community Health specialization of Mercy College’s bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science is meant for people wanting to improve the health and wellbeing of those in their community. The curriculum focuses on health, wellness, and health promotion. Classes examine topics including health psychology, healthcare organization and management, medical ethics, and social psychology. Internship opportunities are available to interested students. Graduates of this online public health degree can go on to become a community health educator, wellness coordinator, or health program coordinator.
Gerontology examines the process of aging and issues specific to the elderly. A bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science with a specialization in Gerontology will allow you to work with older populations to provide needed services with knowledge and skill. This online Gerontology degree combines studies of psychology and sociology to understand how people behave in different settings. Class offerings include topics in methodology, social psychology, strategies for elder care, health psychology, and mental health related to aging.
Prepare for a career in health services administration with the Health Services Management specialization within the bachelor’s of Behavioral Science program at Mercy College. An online healthcare administration degree can help you learn how to deliver, organize, and finance healthcare services. Graduates can expect to work in settings such as hospitals, doctor’s offices, and health centers. Classes examine social psychology, healthcare organization and management, and medical ethics as well as financial accounting, industrial psychology, and managing human conflict.
Mercy College offers more than 50 different Psychology courses so students can customize this bachelor’s in Psychology online degree program to their needs and professional interests. Students will gain hands-on training and practical experience with internships and cooperative education placements in human services agencies.
The college has various programs and opportunities available to students wanting to specialize in research, teaching, clinical psychology, and substance abuse. Graduates can succeed in a wide range of professions including education, advertising, business, communications, counseling, community services, government, rehabilitation, gerontology, child care, and more.
Class options include topics such as:
- Cognitive psychology
- Psychology of personality
- Abnormal psychology
- Developmental psychology across the lifespan
- Modern psychology in a historical perspective
The master’s degree in Counseling online from Mercy College is designed to prepare professionals to work as school counselors or in several career paths in the counseling field. Students who complete internships can be certified to work in schools in the state of New York. Other students who complete the Mental Health Counseling program are eligible to sit for a professional licensing exam.
Students will learn how to apply knowledge and research from social and behavioral sciences to the practice of counseling and the impact of cultural diversity on counseling techniques. Some basic classes discuss counseling and ethics, human development, application of counseling, research methodology, and school counseling.
Students can choose to specialize their degree in these areas:
- School Counseling
- Bilingual School Counseling
- Mental Health Counseling
- Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counseling
- Retirement Counseling
Advance your career or prepare for a doctoral program with the online master’s in Psychology degree program from Mercy College. Both clinical and research opportunities are available to students to expand their knowledge of specific and general Psychology disciplines. Coursework relates to theories, history, ethics, methodology, and clinical practice of Psychology. The program includes supervised internship experiences.
Graduates will be able to identify brain and behavior relationships, make assessments using standard diagnostic practices, design and carry out research projects, and conduct group therapy sessions. Career opportunities for graduates include psychology research assistant, casework manager, industrial organizational consultant, and mental health worker.