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Psychology BA
Our Psychology bachelor's degree puts your brain to work on the science of the mind.
Understand people. Succeed anywhere. 黑料老司机鈥檚 Psychology Program.
黑料老司机 Psychology majors become adept at research methods, data analysis and problem solving; they learn how to think critically and communicate effectively; and 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. We also offer an accelerated BA-to-MA psychology program, allowing students to complete both degrees in as little as five years.
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Why Earn a Psychology Bachelor's Degree at 黑料老司机?
- 黑料老司机's Psychology Program incorporates the scientific method, brain and cognitive sciences, human development, social/personality and health/well-being.
- Our Psychology degree 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.
- We offer minors in psychology and behavioral neuroscience that enable students who are majoring in other disciplines to complement their studies with a background in the science of human behavior.
- Topics covered include: research methods, statistics, personality, social psychology, developmental psychology and experimental psychology.
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Our accelerated BA-to-MA psychology program allows students to complete both degrees in as little as five years.
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Psychology Faculty
Dr. Fredric C. Agatstein
- Professor Emeritus
Dr. Emily C. Cook
- Professor
Dr. Andrea L. Dottolo
- Professor
Lindsay Houck
- Assistant Professor
Dr. Randi I. Kim
- Professor Emerita
Dr. Katherine M. Lacasse
- Professor
Dr. George T. Ladd
- Associate Professor
Dr. Bethany Lewis
- 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
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Roxxanne Newman
鈥淚 can鈥檛 say enough about 黑料老司机, 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.鈥
鈥 Psychology Major
On a Path to Quantitative Psychology, Thanks to Faculty Guidance
Boisvert is now headed for a new and challenging career where she can use both skills.
Program Details
Course Information
Program/Learning Goals
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- explain major content areas of psychology, including the scientific method, brain and cognitive sciences, human development, social/personality, and health/well-being
- identify basic research methods necessary to read, understand, critique, and conduct research in the field of psychology
- select, analyze, and interpret basic statistical techniques in the behavioral sciences
- communicate orally and in writing about research and applications in psychology
Minor Programs
Declaring a minor allows you to explore other areas of interest and make interdisciplinary connections. Minor areas at 黑料老司机 complement and reinforce all major areas of study. By declaring a minor, you can set yourself apart as a candidate for job, internship and volunteer opportunities.
Behavioral Neuroscience Minor
Neuroscience is an inherently interdisciplinary enterprise spanning from molecular to behavioral science. In an increasingly complex and competitive world the undergraduate study of behavioral neuroscience emphasizes the interdependent nature of science and allows students to draw knowledge from diverse fields in order to better understand and address our greatest social, biological and ethical challenges. The behavioral neuroscience minor seeks to prepare students for diverse careers or graduate study in fields related to behavior and brain function. Students graduating with a minor in behavioral neuroscience in combination with degrees in psychology, biology, chemistry, computer science or others may choose to pursue careers in biotechnology, consulting, medicine, pharmaceutical and/or medical industry, public health, research or teaching.
Program Goals
- promote a culture of academic excellence in the study of brain and behavioral science
- demonstrate the interdependent nature of science
- promote critical and integrative thinking
- facilitate an understanding of the scientific enterprise in the context of social, biomedical and ethical challenges
- prepare students for graduate or professional careers in neuroscience related fields
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Department of Psychology
The Department of Psychology focuses on the study of mind and behavior.
- phone401-456-8015
- placeCraig-Lee Hall, 520 5th Ave, Providence, RI 02908
