Psychology

As a psychology major at Mount Mercy, you will prepare for entering a human service profession, such as clinical psychology, counseling, or a related field. The department of psychology presents a scientific approach to the study of individual behavior and experience. The goal is to provide you with an empirical and theoretical understanding of the basic knowledge, concepts, and methods of psychology.

You may wish to pursue our interdisciplinary major that combines Psychology and Business Administration. Courses like industrial psychology will provide you with a greater understanding of how psychology is applied in the workplace to increase employee motivation and job satisfaction. You will also learn to evaluate job performance objectively.

At Mount Mercy you can use your psychology education to supplement training in related professional programs like business, social work, or nursing. Other complementary majors/minors include criminal justice and communications.

The Psychology Club will help you learn more about career paths and give you the opportunity to socialize with other students with similar interests. Many students attend psychology conferences held throughout the Midwest. Both on and off campus, you will have great opportunities to gain invaluable experience while at Mount Mercy.

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What classes should I take to enter the program?
What will it take to graduate?
Four-Year Plan for Psychology
Psychology Handbook (pdf)
How will I gain experience?
What can I do with a psychology degree from Mount Mercy College?
Who can I talk to?