The Psychology Department exemplifies the mission of the
university as described in the Mission Statement of St. John's
University. The department is committed to academic excellence,
operates in accord with accepted ethical principles and with
respect for individual rights and dignity, is committed to service
to the community, and demonstrates through its research, teaching,
and clinical training an appreciation of the importance of cultural
diversity.
The Psychology Department offers an undergraduate major as part of
the Bachelor of Arts degree in St. John's College. Graduate
programs are offered in:
The objectives of the department are:
The objectives of the department are:
- to provide students with a sound preparation in psychology,
appropriate to their level (i.e., undergraduate or graduate)
- to stress the scientific foundations of the discipline, so that
students gain an understanding of the psychological, social, and
biological processes underlying normal and abnormal behavior
- to foster students' ability to think critically and to
integrate psychological theory and research into solutions to
solve social problems and to seek social justice.
- to intensify the discovery and understanding of the interaction
of human behavioral patterns. In its professional programs, the
department has the added objective of fostering the highest
standards of professional practice and ethical conduct
The
faculty of the Psychology Department continually strive to keep
current with the psychological literature and to contribute to that
literature through publications in professional sources and
presentations to professional audiences. In addition, faculty place
a high priority on seeking external funding for their research and
for student training. The faculty also use their professional
knowledge and skills in the service of the profession, of the
university, and of the community at large. This is accomplished
through such things as participating in the activities of
professional societies, taking an active part in the committees of
the department, college and university, and sharing their expertise
with other professionals and with the public.
Courses for the graduate programs are organized into clearly
defined sequences. Mastery of basic knowledge is followed by
experience through its use and application in formal, practicum and
laboratory settings. A consideration of the ethical dimensions of
the psychologist's conduct, as well as sensitivity to issues of
cultural and ethnic diversity, are stressed throughout training in
both clinical and research areas.
Center for Psychological Services
The department also houses the Center for Psychological
Services, an outpatient clinic that provides mental health
services to the community. The Center serves as a training site for
graduate students in our clinical psychology and school psychology
programs. Students in these graduate program offer services
to the public under the supervision of the faculty.
Contact
Raymond DiGiuseppe, Ph.D., ABPP
Professor and Chair
Department of Psychology
8000 Utopia Parkway
Queens, NY 11439
digiuser@stjohns.edu
Michael W. Kavanagh
kavanam2@stjohns.edu
Staff
718 990-6369
Marillac Hall, Room 409