LEAD WITH AN EDGE
The St. Mary’s College of Maryland Psychology Department aims to enhance students’ understanding of behavior and mental processes and their connections to other disciplines.
Psychology students experience the breadth of the science while tailoring the program to match their personal interests and career goals. Incoming psychology students will explore five areas of study:
• Biological & Sensory Processes
• Culture & Community
• Development & Learning
• Health & Counseling
• Social & Cognitive Processes
All students have the opportunity to work with faculty on research projects, often becoming involved in on-going research during their sophomore or junior year. Our faculty have expertise in:
• Biological psychology/Behavioral neuroscience
• Clinical/Counseling psychology
• Cognitive psychology
• Developmental psychology
• Social psychology
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PSYCHOLOGY
SCIENCE
UNCOVER THE
BEHIND THE MIND.
PSYCHOLOGY AT SMCM
WE GUARANTEE every student the opportunity to engage in authentic research, an internship, or international experience.
100%
of psychology majors complete a capstone research project
OUR ALUMNI
“St. Mary’s College of Maryland will prepare you for the workforce. I learned more as a St. Mary’s College undergrad than a few of my coworkers did in their master’s programs.”
OUT THERE
Psychology alumni and students work and study all over the globe:
GENEVIEVE DEBROOF ’16
Genevieve earned a MS/EdS in counseling with a concentration in school counseling at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2018. She is a high school counselor at Brent International School Manila in the Philippines.
Max earned an EdM in mental health counseling with a concentration in sport psychology from Boston University in 2022. He is a head mental health and performance counselor at Christchurch School in Virgina.
JESSICA KONECKE ’16
Jessica earned an MA in forensic psychology from George Washington University in 2018. She is a case manager at the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
MEGAN FEILD ’17
10:1 student to faculty ratio gives you the personal attention you’re looking for
TOP 25 Hidden Gems for Women in STEM by CollegeRaptor.com
Megan earned a PhD in counseling psychology from New Mexico State University in 2022 and works as a graduate psychologist for the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs.
ANDREW KOCH ’13
Andrew earned a master’s degree in aeronautical science and a PhD in aviation from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He is an an engineering psychologist at NAVAIR.
CHARLOTTE MECKLENBURG ‘16, PSYCHOLOGY MAJOR & NOW A SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
MAX GROEN ’20
