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The psychology department
offers a wide variety of courses in academic and clinical
psychology. The department also offers a degree program, General
Studies: Psychology Option, for students interested in continuing
their psychology studies at a 4 year school. Courses may be taken on campus, at our
extension centers, or online. Co-op education is also available.
Opportunities
for students to engage in research projects are supported by a grant
from the American Psychological Association (APA) and coordinated by
professor Sonia Bell (see below for contact
information).
The
department co-sponsors the Psychology,
Sociology and Education Collegian Center. Contact Dr. Dawn
Lewis for information about opportunities for getting
involved.
For
additional information about opportunities within the department contact
the Chair, Dr. Swazette Young
(301-322-0547) in Marlboro Hall 2079, or the Division Offices
(301-322-0525) in Marlboro Hall 2054.
Full-Time Faculty
Adjunct Faculty
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adjunct faculty may be left with the departmental
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Departmental
Vision Statement
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Vision Statement:
The Department of Psychology will excel as a nationally recognized
leader in undergraduate education that lays a foundation in
psychological science for students to understand the biological,
psychological and social basis of behavior and that prepares
students for transfer to four-year institutions. The Department of
Psychology shall provide opportunities for the professional
development of students in the areas of science, public policy,
education, and applied psychology. The Department of
Psychology shall develop partnerships with research institutions,
state and county government, the public schools, and community
service agencies to create internships that will prepare students
for careers in psychology. The Department of Psychology shall
adhere to the guidelines of professional psychological organizations
and shall be a leader among two-year institutions in transforming
the science of psychology in the 21st century. This
transformation shall include changes in curricula and pedagogy that
best reflects the communities we serve as well as the nation and the
world.
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