Psychology Major

• One-on-one mentoring from faculty
• Opportunity to explore faith and psychology
• High-achieving students may be eligible for an accelerated B.S. in psychology to MA in counseling
• Cross-cultural experiences will enhance your understanding of human experiences and cultures.
• Collaborate with the biology department in the exciting field of neuroscience.
• Earn concentrations in pre-art therapy, industrial and organizational psychology, pre-music therapy or sports psychologyto prepare for further study and practice in these areas. 

• Students complete 150 internship site hours at various local organizations.
• Internships have included sports psychology, therapeutic riding programs, career services, social services and women's advocacy groups. 
• Students participate in original research which includes design, implementation, collection and analysis of data and sometimes present at the  Virginia Psychological Association
• You may take advantage of a research assistant position.
• Suter Science Seminars explore relevent topics in scientific research with experts in the field. 

As a graduate of the program, you will develop professional and relevant work-place skills. Recent grads are employed in:

• child youth services
• hospitals and clinics
• alternative schools
• public and private mental health facilities
• disabilities services

EMU psychology alumni are in graduate programs in:

• Sports psychology
• School counseling
• Career counseling
• Community agency counseling
• Counselor education
• Clinical psychology
• Psychological testing and assessment
• Art therapy programs
• Music therapy programs
• Law school

 

• 99% of undergrads receive financial aid
• The average assistance package is over $37,000
• Over $21 million in aid is awarded each year

Financial aid packages often include:

• Grants and scholarships
• Work-study positions
• Loan opportunities

Learn more by contacting  EMU's Financial Assistance Office or checking out our net price calculator.