Psychology
A major and a minor are offered in Psychology.
The Franklin Pierce Difference
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| Pictured are some of the current student members of Psi Chi and the Psychology Club. Psi Chi is a national honor society for students who excel in psychology. |
Psychology is the study of human behavior. Its broad relevance allows Psychology majors to pursue careers in many fields or develop deeper expertise through graduate study.
Franklin Pierce University offers a number of specialized undergraduate courses in addition to typical foundational classes in biological, clinical, cognitive, developmental and social psychology. Options for specialized study include such topics as addiction, health, psychology and the law, parapsychology, perception, psychopharmacology, sports psychology and family violence.
Graduates of the Psychology program have pursued advanced degrees in psychology, social work, physical therapy, medicine and law. Others have obtained jobs in social service agencies, community mental health agencies, human resources, law enforcement, and business.
Course Details
In addition to the core course requirements listed in the Academic Catalogue, the Psychology Major requires students to complete a specific sequence of four courses: Behavioral Statistics, Research Methods, and two additional laboratory courses. The liberal arts core at Franklin Pierce University helps Psychology majors gain skills in effective communication, critical thinking, creative problem solving and team-based projects. This provides a competitive advantage in today's job market and helps Franklin Pierce graduates make significant contributions to their careers and the general field of psychology.
The professors here make sure that the topics are interesting, the discussions are engaging, and that the labs are dynamic and hands on. I have really appreciated the time and work the faculty put in each day to make sure I am getting the most out of each definition, theory, and lesson.
— Bailey Gaffney, Class of 2009
Want to know more?
Download an Psychology Program Sheet to view on screen or print, or view the College at Rindge Academic Catalog for specific degree requirements and course information.
Contact
Franklin Pierce University
College at Rindge
1.800.437.0048
admissions@franklinpierce.edu
FACULTY
Co-Curricular
Opportunities
- The Psychology Club maintains an active schedule, which has included hosting autism expert and alumna Temple Grandin.
- The Psychology program offers students the opportunity for direct involvement with research, paraprofessional training and field internship experiences.
- The Franklin Pierce chapter of Psi Chi, the National Honor Society in Psychology, conducts weekly meetings with readings and discussions.
- Psi Chi also offers tutoring in public schools and on campus, organizes speaking events, arranges off-campus trips, and hosts pot-luck suppers.
Student Success
- Psychology graduates have gone on to pursue successful careers in social service agencies, businesses and lab settings.
- Franklin Pierce Students with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology have completed master's and doctoral programs at competitive institutions around the country including: Boston University, Brown University, Columbia University, Cornell University, Georgetown University, Northwestern University, the University of Georgia and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.
