Psychology Department

Mission Statement

The mission of the Psychology Department of Jamestown College is to contribute to a balanced program in the liberal arts through an emphasis upon both scientific and philosophical considerations of the behavior of organisms, including human beings. We prepares students for graduate and/or professional study in psychology and provide academic training aligned with the requirements of the State of North Dakota for certification in Addiction Counseling. A solid core of empirical, theoretical, and practical knowledge in psychology is provided for students in the education (developmental and adolescent psychology) and nursing (developmental and behavior disorders) departments.

About Majors and Minors

In order to meet the needs of the diversity of students who wish to major in psychology, the department offers two tracks to a major in psychology. Track One (Bachelor of Science) is designed for those students whose career goals will out of necessity include a graduate degree in psychology. Track Two (Bachelor of Arts) is for those students whose career goals do not include a graduate degree, i.e., who wish to enter the job market immediately upon graduation. This track may include the department's Addiction Counseling concentration.