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BACHELOR OF ARTS IN PSYCHOLOGY

The psychology major at Marist provides a rich and rewarding educational experience within a strong liberal arts tradition. Psychology courses explore psychological theory as well as the application of psychological principles. The range of application varies from experiences in psychological research courses, where students actually conduct research, to developmental courses, where students can see the relevance of applying principles of development in their own lives.

As students become familiar with the psychological literature and its applications, they develop a professional orientation that prepares them for entry-level jobs in the field and acceptance to graduate schools in psychology. This professional orientation is supported by field/service learning experiences that are available in the junior/senior year in a local human-service agency, school, or research setting. This undergraduate preparation as a psychology major is valuable not only for students who choose advanced graduate study in psychology, but also as preparation for elementary/special education teacher training programs as well as a wide array of positions generally included under the fields of business management and communication or the pursuit of advanced degrees in other areas such as law or medicine.

Teaching Certification in Childhood Education/Students with Disabilities 1–6
Psychology majors have the opportunity to participate in a teacher certification program, which integrates a strong professional studies sequence in Childhood Education/Students with Disabilities (1–6) with their academic major and the Core/Liberal Studies program.

Graduates of this program earn a B.A. Degree in Psychology and complete requirements for dual initial teaching certification. Freshman psychology majors interested in pursuing this option should contact the Department of Education, Dyson 388. Information about the major requirements, Core/Liberal Studies requirements, and required courses in the certification sequence can be found in the Education Department section of the catalog.

Double Major in Psychology and Criminal Justice
It is possible for students who plan carefully early in their college careers to double major in Criminal Justice and Psychology, Students who are interested in working with victims of crime and or individuals who become involved in the criminal justice system may want to consider this option. For example, a possible career path might include working in a correctional facility and providing treatment counseling, which will require graduate work. To pursue this option, students should contact the Chair of either Criminal Justice or Psychology

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 14

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Human Resources

In strategic partnership with the Marist community, the Office of Human Resources is committed to cultivating an equitable and distinctive workplace. We do this through the attraction, development, and recognition of a diverse and talented workforce.

Our team provides effective services and solutions in support of the College's mission and core values, including:

Benefits and compensation administration
Compliance with federal, state, and local laws
Employee and labor relations
Employee records management
Learning and development
Performance management
Policy development and interpretation
Recruitment and retention
Strategic planning

Benefits at Marist

At Marist College, we value your health and wellness and understand your need for quality, affordable care. The Office of Human Resources is committed to providing faculty and staff with a best-in-class benefits program that offers rich benefits, services and planning for financial security.

The Office of Human Resources continually strives to exceed the expectations of the College community. To achieve this goal, we are excited to be developing new benefit programs for eligible employees in Wellness, Work/Life Balance, Training and Development.

Marist College offers all eligible employees the following benefit programs:

Health Benefits

Dental and Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Tuition Benefits

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term Disability
Holiday Schedule
Vacation, Sick & Personal Time
Discount Programs

The actual terms of the various employee benefit plans are stated in and governed by the formal plan documents. Additional information may be found on the myMarist employee portal.

PSW Opportunity

12 to 36 months( OPT duration depends on the major studied)

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Submit official Secondary School transcript (official English translation into the US system)
Personal Essay
Two letters of recommendation for freshmen applicants, one letter for transfer applicants
Forward official results of the SAT or ACT exam if you want the Admission Committee to consider your scores. Marist is SAT/ACT optional.
*English Proficiency Exam results if you are a non-native English-speaking student. Marist accepts the TOEFL or the IELTS:
TOEFL - Students must submit a minimum score of 550 on the paper-based TOEFL exam or a 213 on the computer-based TOEFL or an 80 on the Internet-based TOEFL exam.
IELTS - Students must submit a minimum score of 6.5All test scores must come directly from the Testing Service to Marist College. Note: the Marist report code is 2400. Copies of test scores will delay the admission process since an I20 will not be issued without official documents. Please note: TOEFL or IELTS scores must be less than two years old from the first day of class at the proposed term of entry in order to be valid.
Telephone interview with a Marist staff member. The estimated length of the interview is 10-15 minutes.
If you are applying for Studio Art, Interior Design, or Fashion Design, please complete and submit the corresponding portfolio requirements.

*Note: The English Proficiency Exam result requirement can be waived for students who have met any of the following criteria:

Completed or are pursuing an International Baccalaureate Diploma
Attained a minimum score of 500 on the SAT Critical Reading or Writing section
Attended a U.S. or international school taught in English for a minimum of four years without any English as a Second Language courses
Applications are processed and reviewed on a rolling basis.

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Poughkeepsie, , New York ,United States