Tonya R. Rondinone, M.A.
"I encourage students to have their own thoughts, to question what they learn in and out of the classroom and to raise themselves to the high standards of their classes and the College."
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Psychology: Bachelor of Arts
Tonya Rondinone, M.A., lecturer in the department of Psychology at Saint Joseph College, has been selected as the 2010 recipient of the Reverend John J. Stack Teaching Excellence Award. Congratulations to Ms. Rondinone!
Dr. Mary Jane Eisen cohosted the Prior Learning Assessment Regional Network where members went on the
Mercy Pathwalk with Sister Beth Fischer during a meeting with Cheryl Braxton on October 21st.
Build a foundation for professional work in a variety of fields such as counseling, behavior analysis, criminal justice, education, health care, social services, government, business and industry.
Exciting curriculum, flexible schedule:
The Psychology program at Saint Joseph College offers you the knowledge and skills to address pressing human and societal needs; internships to apply your knowledge and to begin your professional experience; and excellent preparation for the workplace or graduate study. Courses meet days, weekends (for Weekend College students), evenings, and online to meet your needs. Qualified seniors can take graduate counseling courses that count for both undergraduate and graduate credit.
Two New Career-Focused Concentrations:
- Criminal Justice/Mental Health (9 credits: Forensic Psychology or Victimology, Psychopathology, Criminal Justice/Mental Health)
- Behavior Analysis/Autism (9 credits: Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders, Human Development, Behavior Analysis)
Major Courses
- Introduction to Psychology (3 credits)
- Developmental Psychology (3 credits)
- Critical Research and Writing in the Social Sciences (3 credits)
- Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences (3 credits)
- Research Methods (4 credits)
- Psychopathology or Brain and Behavior (3 credits)
- History and Systems (3 credits)
- Psychology Coordinating Seminar (3 credits)
- Electives include: Forensic Psychology, Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders, Criminal Justice/Mental Health, Human Sexuality, Moral Development, and exciting Contemporary Topics offerings such as Child Psychopathology & Resiliency, Children with Serious Illnesses, Sleep and Dreams, and Psychology Goes Hollywood (9 credits)
- Art Therapy electives are also available
Accelerated Options Include:
Transfer credits, credit-for-life experience, credits by standardized exams, intensive courses in winter, spring and summer. As a senior, you can take courses that apply to both your undergraduate and graduate degree.
Professional Advantages
- Strong network connections with community organizations and agencies
- Excellent preparation for graduate school
- Close mentoring relationship with faculty
- Leadership opportunities through Psi Chi, the National Academic Honors Society for Psychology
Internships
Apply your education through work at local schools, hospitals, corporations, research centers, housing institutions and community organizations. Recent field study opportunities have included:
- Implementing a behavior modification program for an autistic toddler
- Helping first time offenders develop life skills
- Assisting a school psychologist with anti-bullying programs
- Creating art therapy experiences for developmentally delayed students
Who Can You Become?
Psychology majors are in demand in a wide range of fields, such as:
- Counseling and Mental Health
- Education
- Criminal Justice
- Business
- Research
Learn more about the new Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) option.
Meet the faculty
A highly talented and credentialed faculty wants to get to know you by name.
Learn more about us.
More information about the Psychology Department.
Mary Helen Pombo '08"I want to exercise the skills I learned at the College in order to develop further insight into our global society."
