College for Women: Psychology

PSYCHOLOGY

Are you interested in human behavior and all of the factors that contribute to it?

Would you like to develop skills that you can apply to a wide variety of careers and industries?

Are you looking for a diverse and supportive learning environment that values your success and is committed to opening doors to exciting opportunities?

Psychology is an exciting field to study because the skills and knowledge you gain can be applied to almost any career and industry you can imagine. At St. Catherine University, you will not only study theory in the classroom, but you will be immersed in interesting and timely topics through collaborative research projects with faculty and peers. Our program empowers students to explore the intricacies of human behavior and make a positive impact on individuals and their communities.

YOU WILL LEARN TO:

• Understand physiological, emotional, cognitive, and social determinants of behavior

• Design, conduct, and interpret psychological research and data

• Apply psychological theories and concepts to current personal, social, and political issues

• Tolerate and respect others’ points of view

• Develop excellent communication and interpersonal skills

THE ST. KATE’S DIFFERENCE

HANDS-ON: Students design and conduct research as part of their coursework and through other University opportunities including the Summer Scholars program.

SOCIAL JUSTICE: A core University value that’s heavily incorporated in the curriculum.

CAREER PATHS TO EXPLORE

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

SOCIAL SERVICES

WRITER

HUMAN RESOURCES

CAREER COUNSELOR

CORRECTIONAL SERVICES

NONPROFIT WORK

WOMEN: With a focus on women at our core, you’ll study with other women committed to reflection and exploration of the big issues that matter.

FUTURE PLANNING: Psychology students are invited to several sessions each semester on areas of specialization, career opportunities, and support applying to graduate school.

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THE CLASSES

Classes in the Psychology program include but are not limited to:

• Understanding Psychological Disorders

• Introduction to Counseling and Clinical Psychology

• Basic Counseling Skills

ENRICH YOUR EXPERIENCE

Office of Scholarly Engagement

• Grief, Loss and Trauma

• History and Systems

• Lifespan Developmental Psychology

“One of the main reasons that I chose St. Kate’s is because of the feeling of belonging and the sense of community that I’ve always felt on campus. I’ve been really supported throughout my journey.”

– Marie Reimer

’23

EXPLORE YOUR INTERESTS

We’ve built a home for you to discover all of the opportunities that help transform your education and future. Visit the Office of Scholarly Engagement for ways to enhance your classroom learning, prepare for a career, and grow in ways you never imagined with global studies, collaborative research, service learning in the community, honors program, and competitive fellowships. To learn more, visit stkate.edu/ose

2-in-1: Dual-Degree Programs Available

St. Kate's offers psychology students the opportunity to apply their liberal arts education to our unique 3+ dual-degree programs in four areas: Master of Public Health, Master of Arts in Occupational Therapy, Doctor of Occupational Therapy-Entry Level, and Doctor of Physical Therapy. The dual-degree program allows students to complete their bachelor's degree in psychology while pursuing a graduate degree in one of these specific fields.

The information in this document applies to students entering the College for Women. Portions of this document are subject to change at any time. Consult the St. Catherine University Undergraduate Academic Catalog for official requirements.

College for Women Office of Admission

2004 Randolph Avenue

St. Paul, MN 55105

651-690-8850 or 800-656-5283

admissions@stkate.edu

@stkates.shas

This degree pairs well with other majors and minors, such as:

• Data Science

• Marketing and Digital Strategy

• Business Administration

• Political Science

• Social Work

• English

• Leadership Minor

ALUM TRACKER

St. Kate’s Psychology graduates are currently working at:

• Allina Health

• Catholic Charities

• Children’s Minnesota

• Northeast Metro 916

Intermediate School District

• Park Nicollet Health Services

• Redeemer Services, Inc.

• The Minneapolis Institute of Art

• Touchstone Mental Health

• Welcome Baby Care

• Wisdom Ways Center for Spirituality

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