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Newberry College has a rich tradition of providing personal attention, challenging academic programs, and a close-knit community that welcomes everyone. We combine our strong liberal arts foundation with specialized professional degree programs to prepare students such as you for successful futures.

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Academics

A Newberry College education reaches beyond classroom walls, city limits, preconceived notions of higher learning, and definitions of success. A Newberry education is a personal challenge to every student in pursuit of knowledge who possesses the drive to live and learn with purpose.

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Campus Life

At Newberry College, learning takes place both inside and outside the classroom. No matter where you are — on-campus, in-town, or off-the-beaten path, you’ll exchange ideas and build relationships with faculty, students, and community members alike.

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Psychology

A Deeper Understanding

Psychology is the scientific study of human behavior and mental processes, and psychological knowledge can be applied to just about every aspect of everyday life. The Psychology major provides a solid foundation in theory and scientific inquiry, and prepares students for a wide variety of careers, or for graduate study.

Available Majors, Minors, and Concentrations

Psychology majors are well prepared for a number of careers, equipped with skills in critical thinking, written and oral communication,analyzing and interpreting data, and working well with others. The Psychology major provides broad applications to careers in business, industry, ministry, human resources, rehabilitation, teaching, and other fields. It also offers a useful foundation for a variety of graduate school career paths.

Major

Psychology

Concentration

Forensic Psychology

Minor

Psychology

Requirements

Psychology Major (45-51 hours)

Requirements for a major in Psychology include up to 51 credit hours:

30 hours: Psychology core courses
6 hours: Psychology electives
9 hours: Technology, research, and statistics for the Social Sciences
6 hours (or equivalent): Foreign language

Forensic Psychology Concentration (60-66 hours)

Psychology majors focusing their study with the Forensic Psychology concentration take up to 66 credit hours:

30 hours: Psychology fundamentals
6 hours: Psychology electives, or Independent Study & Internship
3 hours: Social problems
3 hours: American government
3 hours: Introduction to Forensic Science
6 hours: Criminal justice, Constitutional law
9 hours: Technology, research, and statistics for the Social Sciences
6 hours (or equivalent): Foreign language

Psychology Minor (18 hours)

Psychology minor requirements include

3 hours: General Psychology
15 hours: Psychology electives

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Career Possibilities

Juvenile Justice Officer
Probation/Parole Officer
Laboratory Assistant
Social Services Case Worker
Marketing Researcher
Advertising Agent
Youth Counselor
Behavior Analyst
Human Resources Specialist
Child Care Specialist
Market Research Analyst
Training Specialist

Faculty

Carrie Caudill

Associate Professor of Psychology

Sara Peters

Associate Professor of Psychology | Faculty Council Chair

Jody A. Thompson

Associate Professor of Psychology