Why Earn Your BS in Psychology at Sacred Heart?
Develop an understanding of the theoretical perspectives and contributions of the schools of thought in psychology, and apply critical thinking as you analyze psychological theories and scientific research.
As a Psychology major, you will explore a variety of electives based on your interests, including psychological counseling, abnormal psychology, drugs and behavior, psychology of women, sports psychology, and more.
In the psychology program, you will also:
Accelerated Undergraduate Plans of Study
For students with very strong academic skills and ambitions for graduate school, we have created several accelerated pathways. Students can work with their academic advisors to follow these guidelines to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology in 3 years, including the prerequisites for these graduate programs.
Graduate prepared for a variety of careers and further study
Psychology majors are prepared for a variety of careers, including:
You will also be prepared to pursue a graduate degree in psychology. SHU offers a Master’s in Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology.
26 August 2024
College of Arts and Sciences
5151 Park Avenue,
FAIRFIELD,
Connecticut,
06825, United States
26 August 2024
College of Arts and Sciences
5151 Park Avenue,
FAIRFIELD,
Connecticut,
06825, United States
Students must have completed the equivalent of a United States secondary-school education (approximately twelve years of formal education) and have the appropriate diploma or satisfactory results on leaving examinations.
For all non-native English speakers, an official English language proficiency examination is required. The following examinations and minimum scores are accepted:
Other Acceptable Exam Scores
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.