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"Students pursue original research they usually wouldn't encounter until graduate school." Prof. Kelly Lambert
Department Chair:
Kristen Klaaren, PhD
Phone: 804-752-7332
E-mail: kklaaren@rmc.edu
Psychology
As a psychology major or minor, you'll explore the complexities that shape the way we think and behave, gaining insights that you can apply no matter where your future may take you. Says Anna Colby Barone '04, "I am constantly remembering theories, formulas, concepts, and so forth that help me navigate through my daily life, whether at home or at work."
A major for your interests: As a psychology major, you'll have the option to focus your studies in a specific area of emphasis: cognitive science, psychobiology, developmental psychology, social psychology, or clinical applications.
Research emphasis: Department Chair and author Kelly Lambert, named 2008 Virginia Professor of the Year by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education, exemplifies the department's commitment to encouraging active research and hands-on learning. Every psychology major participates in research-intensive courses, and independent research projects are encouraged.
Internships and study abroad: Expand your college experience through internships, travel study and individual research projects.
Graduate school: With its focus on research, the psychology major at R-MC prepares you for the challenges of graduate school. "Immersion in behavioral neuroendocrinology research allowed me to gain a broad knowledge base far earlier than many of my peers," says Erica Glasper '02, now a postdoctoral fellow at Princeton University. Recent alumni have attended graduate programs at schools including Harvard, UVA, Johns Hopkins, MCV and UNC-Chapel Hill.
Careers: You'll find alumni of R-MC's psychology major in fields including psychopharmacology, neuroscience, rehabilitation, school counseling, education, and mental health.
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Jillian Asay '12, a psychology major, was a standout on the women's basketball team during her time at RMC; the 2009 and 2011 ODAC Championships are some of her proudest moments. Additionally, in 2012, Asay took part in a field placement at the ASK Pediatric Oncology and Hematology Clinic at the VCU Health System. Asay was also a member of Connor's Heroes Foundation, which was designed to help families battling childhood cancer. In 2011, Asay was a participant in a study-abroad voyage through the Semester At Sea organization and was aboard a ship for 26 days, traveling to seven countries in conjunction with a service-learning course. Asay was also a Presidential Scholar, a member of the Honors Program,Psi Chi and Omicron Delta Kappa, and she was the recipient of the Ira M. Lechner Scholarship. This scholarship fund was established in 1988 by Ira M. Lechner '55 to provide full-tuition scholarships for students interested in pursuing careers in public service.
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