Bachelor of Arts Psychology Degree Completion Program at Marist College

1. Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Adult Degree Completion Program Information Session

2. Adult Undergraduate Psychology Degree Completion at Marist Fishkill

3. Marist College Distinctions For the sixth year in a row The Princeton Review features Marist in The Best 368 Colleges in the new 2009 edition of its annual "best colleges" guide Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine has named Marist one of the 50 Best Buys in private college education in the U.S. for the third consecutive year Also recognized for excellence by U.S. News & World Report and Time Magazine

4. Marist Fishkill Center Conveniently located at Routes 9 and I-84 Easy to reach from any direction 30 minutes from Danbury or Middletown Helpful staff provides personal attention for advising and registration Adult student focused Comfortable setting Ample parking

5. With a B.A. in Psychology you can: Develop problem solving and effective interpersonal skills in both individual and group settings Prepare for careers in areas such as Child Welfare, Mental Health, Research Assistant, Residence Manager, Corrections, Probations or Parole, Case Work, or Gerontology Prepare for Graduate work to become a Certified School Psychologist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, or to teach at the elementary school level

6. A Unique Program Format Complete Bachelor’s degree in four 15 week semesters Schedule set for entire two year program Full time status while attending classes only 2 days per week Attend classes as a cohort supportive group of fellow students all working toward same goal Fieldwork Placement during final semester

7. Program Schedule Students attend classes at the Marist Fishkill Center 2 days per week Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Summer and winter intersession off Students can supplement schedule with online classes to make up elective or core requirements

8. First Year Program Schedule SAMPLE SAMPLE FALL 2009 Junior Status 1st semester Tuesday 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PSYC 301L 430 Bio Psychology & Lab 4 cr 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m MATH 130L 430 Statistics 3 cr Thursday 9:00 a.m.. – 10:50 a.m. PSYC200L 430 Psychology Seminar 1 cr 11:00 a.m. – 12:50 p.m. PSYC409L 430 Ethics and Professional Issues 1 cr 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. CSIS 103L 430 Computer Info & Literacy 3 cr Online Core & Elective choices 3 cr SPRING 2010 2nd semester (tentative) Tuesday 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. ART 125L 430 Arts and Values 3 cr 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. PSYC402L 430 Research Methods I 4 cr Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. PSYCxxxL 430 Psychology elec 3 cr 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. ENG 211L 430 American Lit II 3 cr Online Core & elective choices 3 cr

9. Second Year Program Schedule FALL 2010 Senior Status 3rd semester (tentative) Tuesday 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. PHIL 103L 430 World Views & Values 3 cr 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. PSYC403L 430 Research Methods II 4 cr Thursday 9:00 – 11:30 CSXXxxxL 430 Cultural Studies Class 3 cr 1:00 p.m. – 3:30p.m. PSYC 411L 430 Princ. Psyc Testing 3 cr Online Core & elective choices 3 cr SPRING 2011 4th semester (tentative) PSYC 487N 430 PSYC Fieldwork 3 cr. PSYC 488N 430 PSYC Fieldwork 3 cr. PSYC 489N 430* PSYC Fieldwork 3 cr. PSYC 490N 430* PSYC Fieldwork 3 cr. Thursday 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. PSYC 478L 430 PSYC Capping 3 cr. Online Core & elective choices 3 cr * Students must complete a minimum of 6 credit hours of Fieldwork SAMPLE SAMPLE

10. Requirements to enter program 60 credits prior undergraduate work Official transcripts from all prior colleges showing: An Introduction to Psychology course Some prior math (3 years H.S. or College Algebra) Liberal art courses to satisfy core requirements 2.5 GPA Application + $50 application fee Official High School Transcript Proof of Immunity to Measles, Mumps & Rubella July Application Deadline

11. Program Cost Part time tuition rates for full time study Students pay current tuition rate per credit Tuition remains constant for entire program Financial aid available for those eligible

12. Marist College Faculty & Services Full time Marist College faculty provided by the School of Social and Behavioral Science guarantees the integrity of program Students are assured of getting the same Marist education as students at the main campus in Poughkeepsie Fishkill students have access to all main campus services and facilities such as James A. Cannavino Library and Writing Center

13. For more information Or to meet with an advisor: Phone: 845 897-9648 Fax: 845 897-4653 Email: Fishkill.Center@marist.edu