Psychology majors at Mount St. Joseph University investigate human behavior and mental processes in a discipline that employers value.

The Psychology Major provides excellent preparation for careers in mental health, child development, psychological research, human resources, education, and more. This major is also a strong choice if you plan to pursue graduate school in psychology or related fields, such as law, social work, or physical therapy. Our program develops strong skils in statistics and research. In fact, our seniors have won numerous regional and national awards from Psi Chi (International Honor Society in Psychology) for presenting exceptional research at professional conferences, which has given them a competitive advantage in obtaining jobs and admission to graduate school.

Psychology Tracks!

In addition to our general psychology major, you can choose to specialize in a specific area of psychology with our psychology advising tracks.  We will help prepare you for a career and/or graduate school in one of the following tracks in Business and Psychology, Child Life Specialist, Clinical/Counseling Psychology, Criminal/Forensic Psychology, Health Psychology, Health Professions Psychology, School Psychology, Sport Psychology.

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  Psychology Tracks
  • Business and Psychology: Explore connections between psychology and business, with an emphasis on consumer behavior, marketing, and management. Potential careers include marketing researcher, advertising sales representative, account manager, human resources manager, consumer psychologist (MA, PhD), and industrial/organizational psychologist (MA, PhD).
  • Child Life Specialist: The optional Child Life Specialist Concentration prepares students to support children and families navigating medical and life challenges through specialized coursework in child life, expressive play, medical terminology, and human development. Students gain foundational knowledge and hands-on experience—highlighted by a recommended co-op or practicum at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center—equipping them with the skills needed to pursue certification and careers in pediatric healthcare settings.
  •  Clinical/Counseling Psychology: Focuses on causes and treatments for mental, behavioral, and emotional problems. Potential careers include clinical research coordinator, case manager, certified mental health professional (CHMP), chemical dependency counselor, children’s services case worker, licensed professional counselor (MA or MS), marriage and family counselor (MA or MS), and clinical psychologist (PhD or PsyD).
  •  Criminal/Forensic Psychology: Focuses on connections between the criminal justice system and psychology. Potential careers include victim’s advocate, corrections or parole officer, asset protection manager, criminal records researcher, police officer, forensic psychologist (MA, PhD), and lawyer (JD).
  • Health Psychology: Examines how psychological, social, and biological factors influence physical health. Example careers include behavioral health specialist, wellness program coordinator, clinical research coordinator, chemical dependency counselor, clinical health psychologist (PhD), public health professional (MA, PhD), primary care psychologist (PhD).
  • Health Professions Psychology: The psychology major, with some additional courses in the natural sciences, is an excellent choice for students who plan to pursue graduate study in the following health professions in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Public Health.
  •  School Psychology: School psychologists work in school settings to help promote student learning and teaching effectiveness. Becoming a school psychologist requires completing either a specialist-level graduate program (typically three years) or a doctoral graduate program (often five to six years).
  • Sport Psychology: Explores connections between psychology and athletic performance. Potential careers include strength and conditioning specialist, personal trainer, sport psychology consultant (MA), mental performance consultant (MA, PhD), and sport psychologist (MA, PhD).