西新英格兰学院

Psychology is the scientific study of thoughts, feelings and behavior. In addition to helping students understand themselves and others, the research findings of psychology have wide application to many professional fields, from human services to medical, industrial, and educational settings. Within the major there is flexibility to select courses that meet individual career objectives, i.e. Sports Psychology, School Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Health Psychology, Organizational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Child Psychology, Neuropsychology, Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education, Autism Treatment, Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology, Gender Studies, Conservation Psychology, etc.

Career Opportunities

Students are prepared to enter the world of work in counseling, research, autism treatment, personnel administration, human service agencies, special education, elementary school teaching or other child life work; to continue their studies at the graduate level; or to enter related fields such as medicine, law, criminal justice, and social work.

Program Goals in Learning Objectives

Our psychology program was designed based on five comprehensive learning goals. Each goal encapsulates a series of learning objectives composed of skills and knowledge that our graduates have acquired. Our students develop an understanding of thoughts and behavior and learn to adapt to changing circumstances through understanding others, open communication and critical thought.

GOAL 1. Knowledge base in Psychology

1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology

1.2 Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains

1.3 Describe applications of psychology

GOAL 2: Scientific Inquiry and Critical Thinking

2.1 Apply the scientific method

2.2 Critically consume and evaluate psychological research

GOAL 3: Ethical and Social Responsibility in a Diverse World

3.1 Apply ethical standards to evaluate psychological science and practice

3.2 Build and enhance personal relationships

3.3 Adopt values that build community at local, national, and global levels

Note: International students who have been admitted for Fall 2020 and are unable to travel to the US may defer their admission to Spring 2021.