Psychology

general overview

Coker College offers a major in psychology — the systematic attempt to understand the causes and meaning of human behavior. A variety of career opportunities are available to students in psychology including careers in education and teaching, health related services, and research and development. The psychology major also allows you to use your insight into the human psyche in other career areas such as advertising, business, law or medicine. Internships are an integral part of a psychology major’s professional development. Coker College psychology majors are well-prepared for professional success or graduate studies.

graduation requirements

Consult the academic catalog for specific graduation requirements.

major in psychology

Coursework: Classes such as General Psychology, Advanced Psychological Research, Abnormal Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Physiological Psychology, and History and Systems in Psychology.

concentration in counseling

Coursework: Major requirements including specific courses such as Appraisal of the Individual, Introduction to Theories of Counseling, Introduction to Techniques of Counseling, and Advanced Psychological Research.

minor in psychology

Coursework: Classes such as General Psychology, Scope and Methods, Psychology in Film, Psycholinguistics, and Counseling in the Arts.

Students have the options of completing additional majors, minors, or specializations. Students can apply for an Honors Project in their major.

scholarship information

Every student who applies to Coker is eligible for scholarships and grants. All students who are accepted to Coker College are automatically considered for academic scholarships. Coker awards approximately $5.1 million in scholarships annually. After receiving their student’s financial aid award, many families find that it costs the same, or less, to attend Coker as it would to attend a state university.

about coker college

Coker is an independent, comprehensive liberal arts college founded in 1908. The living and learning environment fosters participation in the community of scholarship and the development of ethical character, leadership skills and social responsibility. Coker’s mission is to graduate well-rounded students who are analytical and creative thinkers, and effective communicators.

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There’s nothing like experiencing Coker for yourself, and we invite you to visit our campus. To schedule a tour, contact Coker Admissions and we will customize your visit to suit your interests. Please contact us at least one week before you’d like to visit. We can reserve some time just for you. We offer tours at 10 am and 2 pm on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and at 11 am and 2 pm on Tuesday and Thursday. Visits can also be made by special arrangement on the weekends.