Psychology Major & Minor
Our Psychology program provides students with opportunities to explore many areas of psychology, such as clinical/counseling psychology, cognitive psychology, social psychology, neuroscience, developmental psychology along with other specialty areas of study.
Program Overview
The Psychology Program at Stonehill aims for students to build a strong foundation in understanding human behavior. Our program also allows students to examine, and directly engage in, research and internships that help build a better understanding of human behavior, mental processes and emotional experience.
Recent Accolades
Organizations involved in assessing U.S. colleges and universities continually cite Stonehill as being among the best in the nation when it comes to value, outcomes and a commitment to making the world a better place. See full list of accolades.
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U.S. News Ranks Stonehill in the Top 5% Nationally
After assessing U.S. colleges and universities based on 17 measures of academic quality and graduate outcomes, U.S. News & World Report ranked Stonehill No. 73 in the Best Value category out of 1,500 colleges, while also moving up to No. 83 among National Liberal Arts Colleges.
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Wall Street Journal 2025 Rankings Place Stonehill Among Best Colleges in U.S.
Stonehill College has been recognized again this year by The Wall Street Journal for the value it provides students, especially in the areas of career preparation and character development.
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Money Ranks Stonehill Among Best U.S. Colleges in 2024
Money’s 2024 Best U.S. Colleges research shows Stonehill among top 10% nationwide.
Sample Psychology Courses
Research Methods in Psychology
Introduction to Psychopathology
Advanced Research Externship
Knowledge Rooted in Research
In addition to learning basic principles in the core courses, psychology classes get students fully involved in the science by designing and conducting research, analyzing data and presenting findings. Some students have presented their work at the New England Psychology Association convention, the Eastern Psychology Association convention and the American Psychology Association.
At the same time, advisors help match students with internships than can further advance their mastery of the sequence they’ve chosen. Students also are given the opportunity to pursue individual interests through elective courses. Together, the core courses and the electives prepare them for graduate work and for a variety of career paths.
Where Our Psychology Graduates Work
Our psychology graduates go on to explore careers in a variety of specialized fields in psychology or attend graduate school. Continue exploring where our graduates work.
Graduate-Level Resources from the Start
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Common questions about a psychology major
If examining and directly engaging in research that contributes to the understanding of human behavior, mental processes, and emotional experience sounds right for you, then consider a major in psychology at Stonehill. Learn more
The best part about the Psychology program at Stonehill College is that it can take you where you want to go — whether that means majoring in psychology, minoring in it, or even creating an interdisciplinary minor with it. Learn more
If you major in psychology, what can you do with it? What type of jobs can you find and what kind of salaries do those jobs pay? Learn more
The short answer is: a full-time student will finish a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in four years. Learn more about what you can expect during that time.
Learn more about tuition and other expenses associated with a psychology major.