What it is UMass Dartmouth offers a Bachelor of Arts Degree, and a Master of Arts Degree in psychology.
Psychology focuses on the scientific study of behavior.
A wide range of subfields are open to psychology majors, including biological heritage, basic human functioning, counseling, behavior modification, and community psychology. The UMass Dartmouth psychology department offers a variety of course - Child Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Psychological Testing, Psychology in Sports, Behavior Modification, Counseling, and Personality Theory, to name only a few. A three-course core sequence introduces students to the way in which psychology as a field advances through scientific research. Go to Menu What you study To complete a degree in psychology, students take at least 32 credits within their major, and 120 credits total. In addition to the courses required for a major in psychology, students meet the college's requirements for a well-rounded liberal arts education.