Explore Psychology Majors at 西瓜视频 College

Psychology Program

Program Overview
As a psychology major at 西瓜视频 College, you'll explore a wide variety of topics as you delve into the effects of biology and environment on human behavior.

The psychology program's emphasis on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the social and cultural basis of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders makes it ideal for students to move into any career associated with psychology, like:

Counseling

Therapy

Research

Community Management

In addition to the career areas mentioned above, our program will also prepare students for numerous careers outside of the field.

Coursework is engaging and ranges from child development to aging and adulthood as well as includes psychological disorders and counseling techniques. You will receive a strong foundation and theoretical perspective, research methods, and statistics, which will prepare you to contribute to the expanding field by collaborating with faculty on research projects, developing your own original questions, and pursuing your interests in advanced graduate study.

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Courtney Gallo '19, a psychology major, spent her semester-long internship with ABA Therapeutics鈥攁n organization that specializes in early ABA intervention for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Courtney gives us an inside look into her hands-on experience, part of 西瓜视频's experiential learning model that requires students to complete three internships before graduation.
Curriculum
Curriculum Requirements - Total Credits Required: 125-126

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First Year - Credits: 32-33
- Quantitative Reasoning General EducationRequirement听听 (Cr: 3)
- Science and Technology General Education Requirement听听 (Cr. 3-4)
- Values and Ethical Reasoning General Education Requirement 听(Cr: 3)
- Electives听听 (Cr: 6)
- ENG 111听-听Critical Reading and Writing I (Cr: 3)
  
  Satisfies the Writing Designated Core requirement.
- ENG 112听-听Critical Reading and Writing II (Cr: 3)
  
  Satisfies the Writing Designated Core requirement.
- INT 100听-听Internship I (Cr: 2)
- PSY 100听-听General Psychology (Cr: 3)
- PSY 110听-听Lifespan Development (Cr: 3)
- SOC 101听-听Introduction to Sociology (Cr: 3)
  
  Satisfies the Individual & Society General Education Requirement
Sophomore - Credits: 32
- Global Issues General Education Requirement听听听 (Cr: 3)
- Literary Perspectives General Education Requirement 听 (Cr: 3)
- Electives听(Cr: 12)
- INT 200听-听Internship II (Cr: 2)
- PSY 207听-听Social Psychology (Cr: 3)
- PSY 212听-听Psychopathology and Clinical Science (Cr: 3)
- PSY 235听-听Statistical Methods in the Social Sciences (Cr: 3)
- PSY 236听-听Research Methods (Cr: 3)
  
  Satisfies Writing Designated Requirement
Junior - Credits: 31
- Aesthetic Awareness and Creative Expression General Education Requirement听听听 (Cr: 3)
- Electives 听听 (Cr: 6)
- General Education Elective听听听 (Cr: 6)
- Psychology Electives (Must ve at the 300-level)听 听 (Cr: 6)
- World Cultures General Education Requirement听听听 (Cr: 3)听
- PSY 322听-听Biological Psychology (Cr: 3)
- PSY 345听-听Cognitive Psychology (Cr: 3)
- PSY 379听-听Semester Internship Strategies (Cr: 1)
Senior - Credits: 30
- General Education Electives (Must be above the 100-level)听 听(Cr: 6)
- Psychology Elective (Must be above the 300-level)听 (Cr: 3)
- Elective (Cr. 3)
- PSY 480听-听Semester Internship (Cr: 12)
- PSY 489听-听Senior Research (Cr: 3)
- PSY 490听-听Senior Thesis (Cr: 3)
Psychology Electives

Psychology electives are any course with a PSY designation at the 300 level or above and SM 306 Psychology of Sport.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the psychology program, students will:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
- Apply basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation.
- Apply basic psychological concepts and principles in real world settings.
- Communicate effectively in written form within the conventions of the psychology discipline.
- Demonstrate the critical inquiry and analysis skills needed to engage constructively in academic discourse within the psychology discipline.
Internships and Careers
An 西瓜视频 education means you'll graduate with a degree and a resume.

Psychology majors go on to pursue careers in counseling settings, within social service and nonprofit organizations, research laboratories, hospitals, and corporate and educational settings. Additionally, you will be fully prepared to continue your education in graduate school within psychology, education, law, or social work.

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Recent Internships

Boston Children's Hospital

Dana Farber Cancer Institute

Dartmouth Psychiatric Research Center

Massachusetts General Hospital

New England Center for Children
Alumni Employment

Alliance for Inclusion and Prevention

New England Center for Children

North Shore Crisis Rape Center

YMCA

Youth and Family Services, Inc.
Graduate School Acceptances

Boston College

Boston University

Cambridge College

Northeastern University

Quinnipiac University School of Law

Tufts University

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Research and Running

Abby Keim '19, a double major in bio/biotechnology and psychology as well as a cross country and track and field student-athlete, has taken advantage of one of the many experiential learning opportunities 西瓜视频 offers that has real-world application鈥攃ollaborative research with faculty. Abby has teamed up with associate professor of psychology, Dr. Alefiya Albers, to investigate how olfactory, or sense of smell, has any correlation to identifying brain health.