Psychology BA
Put your brain to work on the science of the mind.
The study of human behavior is a pathway to success in many fields.
Psychology majors become adept at research methods, data analysis and problem solving; they learn how to think critically and communicate effectively; they learn how to apply social psychology concepts to everyday life and understand the complexities of human behavior. These skills can be applied to many occupations and disciplines.
In-Demand Careers
- Clinical psychologist
- Social services case manager
- Forensic psychologist
- Career advisor/guidance counselor
- Marketing strategist
- Personnel recruiter
Why Psychology? | Why Our Program?
- Program opens doors to careers in career counseling, case management, child care, market research, probation and parole, rehabilitation, sales and advertising, and social services, as well as advanced studies in law and business.
- Psychology incorporates the scientific method, brain and cognitive sciences, human development, social/personality, and health/well-being.
- Minors in psychology and behavioral neuroscience enable students from other disciplines to complement their studies with a background in the science of human behavior.
- Topics covered in the include: Research methods; statistics; personality; social psychology; developmental psychology; experimental psychology.
Accelerated BA-to-MA program in psychology allows students to complete both degrees in as little as five years.
Psychology Faculty
Dr. Fredric C. Agatstein
- Professor
Dr. Emily C. Cook
- Professor
Dr. Andrea L. Dottolo
- Professor
Lindsay Houck
- Assistant Professor
Dr. Randi I. Kim
- Professor
Dr. Katherine M. Lacasse
- Professor
Dr. George T. Ladd
- Associate Professor
Dr. Bethany Lewis
- Associate Professor
Dr. Thomas E. Malloy
- Professor
Dr. Christine A. Marco
- Professor
Dr. Melissa A. Marcotte
- Associate Professor
Dr. Jayson Spas
- Professor
Dr. Megan A. Sumeracki
- Professor
Dr. Traci Weinstein
- Associate Professor
Hear from a Student
Roxxanne Newman
"I can’t say enough about Ȧ, especially the Psychology Department. The supports I received from the professors were just amazing. They all believed in me. It was like they had all wrapped their arms around me. It was community."
– Psychology Major
Mother, Father, and 3 Children - All Ȧ Grads
“Ȧ taught me how to work and collaborate with people from different backgrounds while embracing my own,” says Brynn Terry.
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Arts and Sciences
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences is a community of scholars that pride themselves on academic excellence, diversity and service.
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- phone401-456-8106
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