MoWest is Missouri’s official Applied Learning University, and the Psychology department is proud of our long history with hands-on experiences for students.
Students have plenty of opportunities to explore the interesting and varied areas of Psychology. At MoWest, 100% of Psychology majors are engaged in research. Students work side-by-side with faculty members on research projects, as well as in small research teams.
Get involved with applied learning in psychology by participating in a practicum experience, independent research projects, or joining the Honors Program.
Students in Psychology have several opportunities to gain practical experience through internships or practicums before they graduate.
Psychology students have worked in local offices such as Riverbend Rehabilitation Center, Youth Services Group Homes, United Cerebral Palsy, Heartland Mental Health Unit, Buchanan County Prosecutor’s Office, Buchanan County Juvenile Office and Family Guidance Center, to name a few.
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Students conduct independent research in the Psychology Department in the PSY450 class. Students work directly with faculty mentors to determine research needs and process.
Students have the opportunity to present their research during our biannual Psychology Research Day (PRD). Check out what our students have been researching!
The Honors Program provides students with an independent focused study in a chosen major under the direction of a professor. This independent study is intended to culminate in an Honors Project worthy of presentation and/or publication. To apply for Majors Honors in Psychology, students should have successfully completed at least 32 hours of coursework at MoWest or any accredited college or university with a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
A student who is interested in doing Majors Honors at MoWest should:
- Identify a faculty member within the Psychology Department who will work side-by-side with the student on a research project together.
- Complete a Majors Honors Approval form (which is available on the Honors webpage under Forms).
- Complete a research project or creative work under the guidance of the professor.
- Complete of a written thesis and present it at a regional/national venue, or submit it for publication.
- Complete 6 credit hours of 300+ leveled honors coursework within the major.
- Complete 2 credit hours of Honors Colloquia (HON395 for 2 credits).
- Complete 1 credit hour of UNIV 201 (Community Service Learning).
For a total of 9 credit hours.
Students must earn an A or B in all honors coursework and maintain a 3.5 or higher GPA.
The Honors Office will verify the successful completion of Majors Honors to the Registrar’s Office. This designation will be posted on the student’s official transcript. The student will receive a gold medallion to be worn at graduation.
