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The Department of Psychology introduces students to the content and methods of the science of psychology. As an integral part of a liberal arts education, psychology studies the processes, behavior and experience of humans, and is used to improve people?s mental health and lives. B.A. Fairfield?s Psychology Department provides a curriculum rooted in the content and methods of the science of psychology. Coursework prepares you by teaching the fundamentals of deriving theories; design, data collection, analysis and research report writing. If you wish to pursue a degree, you will be given the opportunity to follow one of four distinct tracks: mental health research and practice, behavioral/cognitive neuroscience, social/development research and policy, and general psychology. Throughout the program, students enhance their experience by interning in a variety of fields. Our faculty sponsor student research over the summer, making you a prime candidate to be placed in top graduate programs across the nation. With a degree in psychology, you will have the necessary skills for entry-level positions requiring a liberal arts education, and will also have the knowledge and abilities for careers in related fields such as law, education, social work, and public policy.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Sociology
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
The Department of Psychology introduces students to the content and methods of the science of psychology. As an integral part of a liberal arts education, psychology studies the processes, behavior and experience of humans, and is used to improve people?s mental health and lives. B.A. Fairfield?s Psychology Department provides a curriculum rooted in the content and methods of the science of psychology. Coursework prepares you by teaching the fundamentals of deriving theories; design, data collection, analysis and research report writing. If you wish to pursue a degree, you will be given the opportunity to follow one of four distinct tracks: mental health research and practice, behavioral/cognitive neuroscience, social/development research and policy, and general psychology. Throughout the program, students enhance their experience by interning in a variety of fields. Our faculty sponsor student research over the summer, making you a prime candidate to be placed in top graduate programs across the nation. With a degree in psychology, you will have the necessary skills for entry-level positions requiring a liberal arts education, and will also have the knowledge and abilities for careers in related fields such as law, education, social work, and public policy.
Admission Requirements
7+
Jan-2000
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B.A. with a Major in Psychology - Mental Health Research and Practice
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Programme overview
Main Subject
Sociology
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Programme overview
Main Subject
Sociology
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Admission Requirements
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