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Psychology

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Psychology

Psychology is the scientific study of the experiences and behavior of humans and other animals. Biological processes are often examined to facilitate greater understanding of experiences and behavior.

 

Career Expectations

Associate and bachelor’s degrees in psychology prepare students to work in case management and supportive technical positions related to research, testing, and mental health treatment. Graduate degrees in psychology prepare students to work as therapists, counselors, researchers, and professors.

 

Necessary Skills and Attitudes

Psychology classes and jobs require good interpersonal skills, good written and oral communication skills, and the ability to interpret and apply research findings.

 

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Describe and apply defining features of contemporary theories in psychology (psychodynamic, cognitive, behavioral, sociocultural, humanistic, biological/evolutionary).
  2. Distinguish descriptive and experimental research designs.
  3. List and describe major areas of specialization in the field of psychology (e.g., developmental, personality, clinical, health, etc.).
Program Code Category Program Name
655 Transfer Degree Psychology (Associate in Arts)
855 Transfer Degree Psychology (Associate in Science)

Meet the Faculty

Amy Jakobsen

Dr Amy N Jakobsen

Dr. Jakobsen is a licensed clinical psychologist who worked doing therapy and psychological testing at a community mental health center before accepting a position at Sauk as a full-time professor of psychology in 2011. Dr. Jakobsen has done part-time work in private practice and supervision of Ph.D. students who are learning to do therapy. Dr. Jakobsen enjoys discussing new research in classes with students as well as working one-on-one with students to help them maximize learning. In 2016, she was awarded the SVCC Outstanding Full-time Faculty Award.

  • Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Northern Illinois University
  • M.A., Clinical Psychology, Northern Illinois University
  • B.A., Psychology, Concordia College

Contact Dr. Jakobsen at (815) 835-6324 or via Email at amy.n.jakobsen@svcc.edu.

 

Christy A Lincoln

Christy Lincoln is a licensed clinical professional counselor and has worked with clients in substance abuse treatment, foster care, and community mental health. She has owned a private therapy practice since 2007, specializing in trauma. She is the author of Healing from the Emotionally Absent Mother: A Guided Journal to Process Your Emotions and Build Self-Compassion, published in 2022. Professor Lincoln has been teaching at Sauk since 2019 and loves introducing students to the fascinating field of psychology.

  • M.A., Clinical Psychology, New College of California
  • B.A., Psychology and Sociology, Capital University