B.A., Psychology
The bachelor’s degree program in psychology combines basic science and applications to prepare students for further professional training in psychology or for careers in human services, law, education, business, and industry. As a discipline, psychology is devoted to the scientific study of mind and behavior. This program is offered through the College of Arts and Sciences.
Unique Features
- Students examine psychology from a number of perspectives, including clinical, cognitive, developmental, personality, physiological, and social.
- Behaviors are studied in many settings, from the family to the laboratory, from the clinic to the marketplace.
- The community-clinical concentration features courses for those students who have well-defined professional goals for delivery of human services.
- The general psychology concentration permits students to tailor their preparation toward other specialty areas.
- Students are encouraged to broaden their perspective by completing a minor or taking electives in fields such as sociology, political science, management, computer science, criminal justice, mathematics, or biology.
Why Study at UNH?
- You'll receive individual attention from caring and approachable faculty.
- Small class sizes allow for valuable interactive learning.
- We have highly qualified faculty members whose primary interest is teaching.
- We provide opportunities for career advancement and assistance toward graduate study.
