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Office: Beatty Hall, Room 220
Telephone: 410‑617‑2696
Website: www.loyola.edu/academic/psychology

Chair: Matthew W. Kirkhart, Associate Professor

Director, Undergraduate Education: Theresa E. DiDonato
Director, Undergraduate Field Education: Katie J. Loomis
Director, Undergraduate Professional Development: Patrick LoPresto

Professors: Jeffrey Barnett; Carolyn McNamara Barry; Faith D. Gilroy (emerita); Jeffrey M. Lating; Heather Z. Lyons; Martin F. Sherman, Amanda Thomas
Associate Professors: David G. Crough (emeritus); Theresa E. DiDonato; Sharon Green-Hennessy; Rachel L. Grover; Christopher I. Higginson; Adanna J. Johnson; Matthew W. Kirkhart; Beth A. Kotchick; Charles T. LoPresto; Jen L. Lowry; Jason Prenoveau; Steven A. Sobleman (emeritus)
Assistant Professors: Marianna E. Carlucci; Mary Jo Coiro; Frank D. Golom; Michiko Iwasaki
Clinical Faculty: La Keita D. Carter; Katie J. Loomis; Julie O'Reilly; Angelita M. Yu
Affiliate Faculty: George S. Everly, Jr.; Patrick LoPresto; Anthony Parente

Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. The undergraduate program in psychology endorses Loyola's educational mission to "challenge students to learn, lead, and serve in a diverse and changing world." To that end, courses in the major offer students exposure to many specialty areas of psychology, while providing a solid, broad-based appreciation of the discipline as a whole.

Learning Aims

Complementary to the learning aims of the University, graduates of the undergraduate psychology major are expected to demonstrate the following competencies:

• Knowledge of Psychology Theory and Content. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
• Research Methods in Psychology. Students will understand and apply research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and reporting of findings.
• Communication Skills in Psychology. Students will learn the skills to communicate effectively specific to the discipline of psychology.
• Application of Psychology. Students will understand and apply psychological principles to individual, social, and organizational issues.
• Core Values in Psychology. Students will be able to weigh evidence, think critically, act ethically, and recognize and understand the complexity of individual and societal diversity, all in the spirit of promoting social justice.

Programs

• Accelerated B.A-M.S. Program, Clinical or Counseling Thesis Track
• Accelerated B.A-M.S. Program, Clinical Psychology Practitioner Track
• Accelerated B.A-M.S. Program, Counseling Psychology Practitioner Track

• Psychology, B.A.

• Interdisciplinary Major in Psychology

Courses

• PY 101 - Introductory Psychology
• PY 200 - Professional Development in Psychology
• PY 201 - Social Psychology
• PY 202 - Psychopathology
• PY 203 - Psychology of Personality
• PY 221 - Psychology of Learning
• PY 222 - Cognitive Psychology
• PY 241 - Child Development
• PY 242 - Adolescent Development
• PY 243 - Adult Development
• PY 244 - Life Span Development
• PY 253 - Multicultural Issues in Psychology
• PY 255 - Psychology of Religion
• PY 256 - Psychology of Gender
• PY 261 - Introduction to Health Psychology
• PY 262 - Industrial/Organizational Psychology
• PY 291 - Research Methods I (with Lab)
• PY 292 - Research Methods II (with Lab)
• PY 300 - Independent Study in Psychology I
• PY 305 - Research Practicum: Special Topics
• PY 323 - Introduction to Counseling
• PY 325 - Controlling Stress and Tension
• PY 326 - Substance Abuse: Diagnosis and Treatment
• PY 331 - Biopsychology
• PY 332 - Human Neuropsychology
• PY 333 - Sensation and Perception
• PY 351 - Interpersonal Behavior
• PY 352 - Group Process
• PY 353 - Contemporary Issues in Psychology
• PY 400 - Independent Study in Psychology II
• PY 404 - Ethics in Psychology
• PY 412 - Evolutionary Psychology
• PY 413 - Psychological Tests and Measurements
• PY 414 - Advanced Statistics with Computer Applications
• PY 415 - Psychological Systems and Theories
• PY 417 - Special Topics in Psychology and Catholic Studies
• PY 418 - Research Seminar in Psychology I
• PY 419 - Research Seminar in Psychology II
• PY 420 - Applied Special Topics in Psychology
• PY 421 - Forensic Psychology
• PY 435 - Field Experience in Psychology I
• PY 436 - Field Experience in Psychology II
• PY 490 - Special Topics in Psychology

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