为什么要学习心理学?
If you have a desire to understand human behavior and improve the health and well being of others, psychology will provide insight into the mind and behavior while developing your skills in critical thinking, effective oral and written communication, research and statistical proficiency, 以及解决问题的能力.
Psychology will prepare you for graduate school or a career in counseling, 广告, 社会工作, 人力资源, 盟军的健康, 市场研究, 和更多的.
教师关注的焦点。
Dr. 伊丽莎白灰色
A strong proponent of good teaching and the liberal arts, Dr. 灰色的 believes a psychology major at North Park will prepare students for a career and for life.
心理学的新家
Psychology students now have updated and expanded classroom and research facilities in the new Nancy and G. Timothy Johnson Center for Science and 社区生活, a 101,000-square-foot facility equipped with 30 state-of-the-art labs and technology-enhanced classrooms. Built to meet LEED-certification standards for environmental responsibility, and to promote innovative and cooperative learning, the Johnson Center is the hub of scientific life at North Park and a stunning addition to the campus community.
毕业生档案
The psychology program gave Anna Marshall C’07 freedom to explore different areas of the discipline and find out what was most interesting to her, along with training in practical, 专业技能. She now uses her degree, along with a desire to help people, to work with autistic children.
Internships and Research Opportunities
North Park partners with many 芝加哥 nonprofits, 学校, 医院, 企业, and social service agencies to offer internship opportunities.
Psychology students also have opportunities to develop professional and research skills through interactions with professors who are engaged in professional and scientific work.
Careers and Graduate School
Many psychology majors pursue careers and graduate study in counseling, 社会工作, 学校心理学, industrial/organizational psychology, 职业治疗, and 语言语音病理学. Recent North Park graduates have attended Boston College, 西北大学, Washington University of St. Louis, University of Minnesota, Loyola University 芝加哥, and University of Pittsburgh.
Pre-professional Preparation
Prepare for graduate or professional 项目 in medicine, 物理治疗, 职业治疗, 语言语音病理学, or 社会工作 with relevant coursework, 实习, and research opportunities in the psychology major. In both the major or one of our pre-professional tracks, our expert faculty will advise you on how to get the experience you need to be a standout among applicants for your chosen graduate program.