“The brain is wider than the sky,” observed author Emily Dickinson about the power of thought and imagination. In studying psychology, you will explore the endless expanse of the human mind and behavior.
Psychology explores phenomena from multiple perspectives and is an ideal starting point for many careers. Our students go on to graduate-level work in psychology and fulfilling jobs in a variety of fields, including school psychology, industrial-organizational psychology and the mental health disciplines. This degree also lays the foundation for successful careers in law, education and business, all of which require strong critical-thinking skills and a solid understanding of interpersonal relationships. In this program, you’ll work with experienced faculty members who research intriguing topics, such as how we read and process stories, workplace relationships, aggressive behaviors and mindfulness.
Your studies will be augmented by lab courses that involve designing psychological studies and collecting data. You can participate in supervised fieldwork in the applied clinical science concentration, which prepares you for careers in counseling. You can also use your understanding of human cognition (e.g., attention, memory, decision-making) to build marketable skills in the applied cognitive psychology concentration. Or, you can choose the industrial-organizational psychology track, which focuses on relationships in work environments. You’ll graduate well prepared to enter the workforce or pursue an advanced degree.
Quinnipiac provides real-world experiences based on your interests. In addition to participating in summer research projects at institutions across the country, our students have interned at agencies providing victim services, a psychiatric in-patient unit, special education schools and national corporations.
Career Paths
Our BS in Psychology positions you for a growing number of specialized and in-demand opportunities. Graduates gain valuable skills suited for a wide array of potential careers in industries such as:
Psychologist
Social worker
Counselor
Human resource manager
Teacher
Research roles
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
21 January 2025
College of Arts and Sciences
275 Mount Carmel Avenue,
HAMDEN,
Connecticut,
06518, United States
To be considered for admission students must have secondary school transcript.
Acceptable standardized tests to demonstrate English proficiency include:
IELTS (International English Language Test System) - minimum score: 6.5
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) - minimum score: 550 (pBT)/85 (iBT)
DUOLINGO - minimum score: 105
PTE - minimum score: 57
Cambridge B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency - minimum score: 176
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Students at Quinnipiac benefit not only from incredible facilities and expert tuition, but from a modern and personal approach to academic support.