Few things are more fascinating than the inner workings of the human mind and behavior. The psychology program at Regis College challenges students to think about the complexity of human behavior in new ways. Students are taught how to conduct research, critically analyze information, present ideas persuasively, and work collaboratively to find creative solutions to real-life situations and issues.
Why Earn a Degree in Psychology?
- Career Opportunities: There is an abundance of jobs in the psychology and mental health field, as well as in fields where psychology can inform work with people such as business, criminal justice realms, and education. You will be well positioned to find a job upon graduating or go right into graduate school to study Psychology, Counseling, Sport Psychology, School Psychology and more.
- Flexibility to Explore Your Interests: A psychology degree provides you with the flexibility to explore numerous subfields within the field of psychology. A bachelor's degree in psychology allows you to build an educational foundation and tailor your academic focus to meet your personal goals and interests in areas such as clinical psychology, research, and human development.
3-4
Years to Degree Completion
100%
of psychology students engage in independent research projects
100%
of Regis psychology students complete internships or experiential learning
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Where Do Regis Psychology Majors Intern?
- Coaching for Change
- Foundation Lane
- Justice Resource Institute
- MGH Disparities Research Unit
- MCI Framingham
- Italian Home for Children
- New England Center for Children
- Wayside Youth and Family Support Network
- Quincy Police Department
- Regis College Center for Inclusive Excellence
- Regis College Autism Center
- Regis College Child Care Center
- Regis College Center for Ministry and Service
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Who Hires Regis Psychology Graduates?
- Northeastern Health
- Lifestance Health
- Processes by Martin, Inc.
- Medicus Healthcare Solutions
- Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital
- Newton Public Schools
- Needham Public Schools
- Graduate programs at respected universities such as Regis College, William James, Boston College, Springfield College, Tufts University, Merrimack College, Arizona State, Lewis and Clark
Why Earn Your Psychology Degree at Regis?
- Well-Rounded Curriculum: The Psychology Department at Regis College challenges you academically and will empower you to lead and serve. Our curriculum follows recommendations by the American Psychological Association on undergraduate education in Psychology and prepares you to think as a scientist and develop skills and values that reflect psychology as both a science and an applied field.
- Diverse Learning: We encourage experiential learning both within and outside of the classroom. We have a diverse student body and our faculty all has 12+ years of experience at Regis.
- Student and Community Focus: Regis offers small classes and a small community that allows you to form close relationships with professors. There is a school-wide commitment to social justice and caring for your neighbor.
- Real-world Preparation: You will experience two semesters of internships during your time at Regis, which better prepares you for jobs and graduate school.
- Graduate Level Classes: students are eligible to take up to three graduate-level classes (if they have a minimum 3.0 GPA)
The Psychology Department pushes you to be independent in your learning and encourages you to figure things out, even though they are always there for help. Instead of having one advisor, it feels as though you have four or five.
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