Dyson College of Arts and Sciences
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W W W . P A C E . E D U / D Y S O N 17 W hen, on October 8, 1974, the Dyson College of Arts and Sciences was officially named after Pace alumnus and trustee, Charles H. Dyson, the College offered less than 30 undergraduate majors and no graduate programs. Today's students can choose from four doctoral programs, 13 master's degree programs and nearly 60 undergraduate degrees. This includes three new offerings announced earlier this year. A PhD in Clinical Psychology (Health Care Emphasis) and a bachelor's degree in Behavioral Neuroscience are set to launch at the start of the 2019-20 academic year, and a PhD in School Psychology will launch in the fall of 2020. The new programs reflect the College's ongoing mission to provide leading-edge academic and practical learning experiences that will allow students to achieve their full potential. "In keeping with the spirit of the Pace Path, part of our faculty's job is to anticipate trends in their fields and create new programs that address these advancements," said Dean Nira Herrmann. "These new degree programs will enable Dyson College to provide educational opportunities for our students that will set them up for future success in their chosen career paths." For graduate-level psychology students interested in pursuing a doctoral degree, the new PhDs will be offered through the Department of Psychology on the New York City campus. Each program is expected to gain full American Psychological Association (APA) accreditation as soon as possible, consistent with APA regulations. The PhD in Clinical Psychology (Health Care Emphasis) will prepare students to be scientist-practitioners with the skills to address the mind-body interface. "Training will emphasize competencies in research, assessment, diagnostics, interventions, prevention, and health promotion," said Professor of Psychology and Program Director K. Mark Sossin, PhD. Expanding Opportunitas Two new PhD programs and a new bachelor's degree will provide increased options for the next generation of students and professionals.