Psychology

Department of Philosophy and Religion Degrees: BA Careers: Seminary and other graduate study Contact: Dr. Steven Brey, ph. 910-630-7090, e-mail sbrey @methodist.edu Religion majors at MU develop a deeper understanding of the human condition. Through a fascinating range of courses, you explore how religion relates to societies in general. You explore myth and culture. You delve deeply into the Hebrew-Christian tradition and the Bible. You also investigate other world religions. You are challenged to finetune critical thinking and communication skills through the close reading of texts, research, writing and class discussions that will prepare you for a variety of careers, even those not explicitly religious. Many religion majors go on to seminary or graduate programs in theology. This program can serve as a valuable part of a double major because it provides a solid foundation for graduate work in law, business, medicine, journalism and psychology. Religion Department of Psychology Psychology Degrees: BA, BS Careers: Psychologist, researcher, counselor, trainer, human resources expert, human services professional supporting community agencies such as crisis centers and residential treatment facilities Note: Concentrations are available in clinical/counseling psychology and human performance. Majors may qualify for a psychology practicum. Contact: Dr. Robert Ritzema, ph. 910-630-7612, e-mail rritzema @methodist.edu The MU psychology program focuses on understanding psychological functioning (perceiving, feeling, thinking and behaving), how this functioning develops and how understanding this function can be used to enhance our lives. Through this study, you also acquire an understanding of how to attain knowledge with an emphasis on the scientific approach. In two courses in experimental psychology, you design, conduct and report on an experiment in psychology. Professors work closely with you throughout your studies, providing supervision and guidance. This balance between applied and experimental psychology ensures that you are well-prepared for the work force or for graduate study. The department has a laboratory equipped for psychology experiments. Faculty members conduct research into various aspects of psychological functioning and students can volunteer to assist in research studies. Two student associations affiliated with the department host campus and community events, discussions and special presentations throughout the academic year. All of the department's full-time faculty members hold terminal degrees and are published in professional journals. Department of Sociology Sociology Degrees: AA, BA, BS Careers: Positions in social service agencies, child protective services, law enforcement and probation, teaching or working with the aging Note: Many of our sociology majors go on to graduate programs. Contact: John Sill, ph. 910-630-7065, e-mail jsill@methodist.edu At MU, the sociology program prepares you to examine human society at every level — from world cultures to society and self. You also explore social issues, such as drug use, gender, and the role of sports in our culture. Small classes and skilled professors create fascinating discussion and debate. Students also master data analysis using SPSS for Windows. As a senior, your studies culminate in an internship at an approved local community organization, such as juvenile court, nursing home, school or group home. There is an honor society available to sociology majors. 38 Find Find out more about MU. Go to www.methodist.edu Go to www.methodist.edu

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