BA in Psychology

The field of psychology examines the behavior and mental processes of humans and animals from a variety of perspectives: biological, cognitive, developmental, social and personality, and mental and physical health. Psychology majors acquire transferrable professional and personal skills and knowledge which include critical thinking, effective written and oral communication, research and statistical analysis, ethicality, and a broad knowledge base within the discipline. An understanding of the field prepares undergraduates for meaningful careers upon graduation and for entry into graduate and professional degree programs. Students earning a bachelor's degree are prepared for entry level careers in human services, research, higher education, and business and industry while students earning an advanced degree in psychology are prepared for careers in mental health (e.g., counseling, therapy) and non-mental health subfields (e.g., sports, industrial-organizational, cultural, social, media, cognitive, environmental). As designed, the program provides students with the flexibility to take upper-level psychology electives of personal and professional interest, double major, elect a minor, study abroad, complete the program at an accelerated pace, or enter select Regis College Master's degree programs in three years.