Overview

The department is committed to mentoring students to promote a growth-oriented community grounded in faith and engaged in the pursuit of knowledge.

Psychology majors at St. Mary University’s benefit from small classes, personal advising and outstanding faculty recognized for their teaching. Students also design their own social science research and present their findings at research conferences.

Psychology majors are fully prepared for jobs or graduate studies through the program’s emphasis on research, service and career preparation.

Although those pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology have priority for many Psychology courses, students of all majors may take Psychology courses to fulfill the requirements of the St. Mary’s Core Curriculum.

What can I do with a degree in Psychology?

Many career options exist for Psychology majors while also preparing students interested in pursuing a graduate degree. Potential careers for Psychology majors include:

Medical Services Manager

Grant Writer

Rehabilitation Specialist

Human Resources Manager

This major also prepares students interested in pursuing a graduate degree.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Abnormal Psychology

Comparative Psychology

Development

History and Systems

Latino/Latina Educational Psychology

Learning

Human Sexuality

Personality

Physiological Psychology

Research Methods

Social Psychology

Statistics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

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National students: Dec. 15 – Priority application date for admission and general merit scholarships

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Antonio, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

While there are several options for submitting your application, the online St. Mary’s University application is easy to use and is the quickest way to get your information to the Office of Admission.

High school transcripts(s).

ACT and/or SAT scores or a personal statement. It’s your choice, but one must be submitted.

File your FAFSA and explore Financial Aid.

Submit English Proficiency Scores.

Aside from the admission application, only an in-progress high school transcript is required when applying.

While the following documents are not required, we will accept them in support of your admission application if you choose to submit them:

One letter of recommendation,

Résumé.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

37284 USD / year

≈ 37284 USD / year
Out-of-State

37284 USD / year

≈ 37284 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

37284 USD / year

≈ 37284 USD / year

Living costs

San Antonio

United States

972 - 1507 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

What can I do with a degree in Psychology?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

San Antonio

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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