Psychology Degree

Centered on Humanistic Psychology

Our psychology major offers rigorous study of human science psychology that includes existential, phenomenological, depth psychology, liberation and critical psychology, as well as radical feminist, queer, intersectional and post-structuralist theories.

We encourage critical and holistic thinking in order to respectfully address the diverse and unique lived experiences of children and adults, and foster activist perspectives that enhance the well-being of persons and their communities.

Concentration Options

Students also have the opportunity to choose concentrations of study in the following areas:

• Child psychology
• Clinical psychology
• Community psychology
• Forensic psychology

Our Distinctive Approach

Courses & Topics

Our courses are designed to prepare students for continued study at the graduate level as clinicians and scholars.

You will receive a well-rounded education through our core curriculum and psychology major courses. Courses include:

Earn Two Degrees in Five Years

If you are an undergraduate psychology or behavioral sciences student at Point Park University looking to expand your career options in psychology, explore our accelerated 4+1 dual-degree program.

Our unique program offers an affordable way to earn both a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology or Behavioral Sciences and a Master of Arts in Community Psychology in five years.

Psychology Internships

Students in our psychology major participate in internships and practicums at local agencies (many of which are within walking distance of campus), including:

Mobile Thriving Respite

Students majoring in psychology at Point Park have the opportunity to broaden their understanding of the field through the Mobile Thriving Respite, a community-based action initiative that seeks to help members of the street community thrive, not just survive, by hosting free events in parks and other locations around the city and providing cultural, educational and psychological resources. Events include sharing stories over coffee, playing board games and cards and listening to music. 

Confluence Psychology Alliance Student Group

Confluence Psychology Alliance is an undergraduate humanistic psychology alliance that offers a space for multiplicity and diverse thought, community, friendship and pro-action/activist outreach. A special interest group of the American Psychological Association's Division 32, the alliance is open to all majors at Point Park.

Confluence is not a club, but a student alliance with the Department of Psychology’s distinctive orientation and faculty. The department funds the alliance, and it has its own office space within the department.

Career Options

With a bachelor's degree in psychology, our students are well-prepared for continued study at the graduate level or to pursue various career opportunities, such as: