Go to Menu Careers and further study Graduates of the psychology program may find employment in many fields, including social work, elementary and high school education, and personnel management. Recent graduates of the psychology program have been employed at many institutions, including the Franciscan Children's Hospital, St. Vincent's Home, the New Bedford Center for Human Services, and the Massachusetts Department of Social Services. Students may also choose to continue their study in graduate school. This would qualify them for higher level psychological positions such as clinical psychologist, counseling psychologist, school psychologist, university professor, and various positions in psychological research, mental health, and social services. Individuals wishing to teach at the elementary or secondary level may participate in the teacher certification program.
Students take a variety of education courses in addition to their major requirements.
The program is capped by a 15 week full-time classroom experience in the senior year. Go to Menu Honors and awards Each year, outstanding psychology students are recognized at the University Honors Convocation. Students interested in research and who are considering graduate study may opt to pursue Honors Research. This two-semester project provides students with the opportunity to engage in independent research. Students propose, conduct, analyze and prepare a written thesis paper based on their research.