St. Mary's University Psychology

Congratulations 2021 Graduates! Good Luck to you as you move onto the next stage in your life. Without a doubt, you will continue to have success in all areas!

If you are a student in dire straits and need assistance -- contact the Dean of Students office -- or the CAHSS Dean's office by email at Leona Pallansch ([email protected]) and Carolyn Tubbs ([email protected]).

This month we will feature one of our Psychology seniors, Mia Sanchez! We asked her why she became a Psychology major, and this is what she said: "The exact moment I decided to major in psychology was on a college tour with another institution. I overheard one of the student guides mention he is studying to become a physical therapist. The word “therapist” stayed in my head for the rest of the day. When I came back home, I researched what to study to become a therapist and discovered the world of various psychology fields! I/O psychology piqued my interest and now I am on the path of becoming an I/O psychologist, which I never would have guess back when I was first applying for college. I have that random student tour guide to thank because he is the sole reason I’m in psychology today!"

Dr. Terri Boggess

Longtime Exercise and Sport Science professor transitions online, builds deep connections In response to the coronavirus pandemic, the St. Mary’s University community has adapted — faculty stepping up to deliver quality education to students

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Do you have questions? Do you want a chance to ask Dean Pallansch those questions? If so, join Dean Pallansch on April 28 for a student-led discussion. The Zoom meeting will take place at 4 p.m. All CAHSS majors are invited.

Did you know freshman Psychology majors are eligible to live in a Psychology Living and Learning Community (PLLC)?

Students in PLLC have the opportunity to live and enroll in classes together, participate in department activities and community service events together, be mentored by Psychology faculty, travel to professional conferences and more.

A ballplayer found St. Mary's, straddled two universities - and got two degrees Kaitlin Walla graduated from St. Mary’s and Texas State universities this spring, earning bachelor’s degrees from each school after commuting between them during her final season of college basketball.

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The School of Humanities and Social Sciences - Social Science winners were as follows:

1st: Layane Atarji and Karina Davis
Title: “Communication Development in a child with autism spectrum disorder in relation to mother-promting"

2nd: Tashina VanderWoude and Mariana Reyes
Title: “Effects of childhood households with and without parental alcohol use on young adults’ later coping strategies"

3rd: Kimberly Salazar and Kassandra Guillen
Title: “Is it worth it? The effects of public versus private secondary education on self-esteem and overall collegiate performance"