Psychology

At King's, students can tailor their major to individual interests by choosing a concentration in clinical counseling, developmental, business/human resources, forensic, or neurobehavioral psychology.

Through careful course scheduling, some psychology students also opt to take a second major in fields such as criminal justice, neuroscience, sociology, or social work.

What Can You Do with a Psychology Degree?

Our psychology majors find themselves in a diverse array of professional fields, showcasing the flexibility and breadth of knowledge they acquire during their academic pursuits, from counseling and industrial psychology to experimental research and school psychology.

King's graduates work as educators, social workers, and counselors, using their deep understanding of human behavior to guide and support individuals through life's challenges. If you're interested in the intricacies of law or medicine, a psychology degree equips you with the insights needed to excel in criminal justice, health care, and more.

Our graduates also enroll in graduate programs spanning various psychology disciplines, including clinical, counseling, neuroscience, school, child, industrial, and experimental psychology. The adaptability of a King's psychology degree has also helped our graduates succeed in other fields, including medicine, law, social work, and business administration.

Psychology Career Paths

Many of our students go on to pursue clinical and counseling careers in private practice, social work, health care, law enforcement, and teaching. The skills you develop through our program also resonate strongly within corporate landscapes, including human resources, marketing, advertising, management, and labor relations, all of which benefit from the understanding of human dynamics.

A few recent graduates and their initial job placements include:

• Business and Industry
  • Recreational therapy, Berger Pines Hospital
  • Social worker/counselor, Cedar Glen Nursing Home, Danvers, Ma.
  • Mental health technician, Geisinger Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre, Pa
  • Psychologist technician, Georgia Hospital.
• Government
  • Rehabilitation counselor, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
  • Caseworker, Lackawanna County Agency for the Aging
  • Multiple positions at the Luzerne-Wyoming Counties Mental Health Centers, including caseworker, crisis intervention aide, family health worker, mental health assistant, mental health nursing assistant, program director, psychiatric aide, psychologist, and recreation aide.
  • Primary care, Drug and Alcohol Detoxification Unit, Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
  • Corrections officer, State Correctional Institution, Dallas, Pa.
• Social services
  • Supervisor of delinquent children, Act I Group Home, Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
  • Resident counselor, volunteer worker, Christian Appalachian Project, Nicholasville, Ky.

Graduate Studies

A bachelor's degree in psychology provides a solid foundation for master's and doctoral studies in any specialty of psychology, as well as medical or law school, social work programs, and MBA or other advanced degrees. Personal student advisement helps students choose electives, a minor, and/or a second major relevant to postgraduate and career interests.

Placements include:

• Psychology programs: Bucknell University, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Florida State, Fordham University, Georgia Tech, LaSalle University, Lehigh University, Oakland University, Penn State University, Temple University, Texas Tech University, University of Illinois, University of Iowa, University of Maryland, University of Wisconsin, and Villanova University.
• Law schools: Rutgers, Syracuse University, Temple University, University of Pittsburgh, Georgetown University, and Dickinson.

Psychology Program Description

At King's College, our psychology program embraces interdisciplinary interests, and we encourage students to shape their academic journey according to their goals. Recognizing the multifaceted nature of psychology, we offer a unique opportunity for double majors with virtually every other major at King's.

What sets our double majors apart is the chance for students and advisors to collaboratively design interdisciplinary components that reflect their distinct interests, creating a true liberal arts educational experience.

Our internship program and independent research are key parts of the major elective sequence. Students may choose work experience in various settings that align with their career aspirations. These experiences empower students to apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations, bridging the gap between academia and reality. Additionally, our internship program complements our commitment to individualized growth by enabling students to tailor their education to their unique interests and career goals.

Our psychology program also empowers students to refine their studies through concentration options. Students can tailor their major to their specific interests by choosing from clinical, counseling, developmental, business, human resources, forensic, or neurobehavioral psychology concentrations.

Major Resources

• Flatsheet
• Internships
• Study Abroad

Student Organizations

• Psychology Club
  Advisor: Victoria Estrada-Reynolds, victoriaestrada-reynolds@kings.edu
• Psi Chi: International Honor Society for Students in Psychology
  Advisor: Christopher Aults, christopheraults@kings.edu