The Psychology Department at Nichols College provides a strong major and an excellent opportunity for study and training in this field. The close proximity of Nichols College to many state institutions makes it possible for meaningful field trips and individual experience in various practical applications of psychology in our society. Recent internships include Filene's department store, Commerce bank, and the Dudley Juvenile District Court. Additionally, specialists in various fields of psychology are available to teach part-time in the department which further strengthens both the offerings and the coordination of training. Psychology is the scientific study of behavior, especially human behavior.
Many Psychologists do both.
In the laboratory and in the field, psychologists seek improved understanding and explanation of growth and development, learning, perception, personality structure, and the like. Elsewhere, other psychologists are guiding students to better vocational choice, helping the disabled to build new lives for themselves, improving the design of man-machine systems, or conducting opinion surveys. They are controlling behavior through the application of scientific principles. The student majoring in psychology is expected to obtain a broad education rather than a narrow concentration in psychology. Our program in psychology at Nichols College exposes the student to a broad spectrum of courses in psychology, which are useful both to the general student and to those students who are interested in pursuing graduate or professional training.