Psychology

This program provides all students with an understanding of psychology and enhanced opportunity for vocational placement in psychology-related occupations or graduate study.

Department of Psychology

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Departmental Overview

The objectives of the Department of Psychology are to 1) provide all students with an understanding of psychology and what psychologists do; 2) give students (where applicable) a background in psychology that will help them do their jobs better; 3) give our terminal majors sufficient training to enhance their opportunities for vocational placement in psychology-related occupations; 4) give our majors who intend to become professional psychologists sufficient preparation to permit them to be competitive in achieving admission to and success in graduate schools.

The Psychology Department offers a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Minor in Psychology (major and minor requirements). A list of courses offered by the Psychology Department and their descriptions can be found here. In addition, the department offers a Master of Arts degree with a specialization in Clinical-Psychotherapy (requirements).

An Honors Program in Psychology provides highly motivated psychology majors with opportunities to enhance their academic program through intensive scholarly study and research designed to be of assistance in post-graduate employment or in the pursuit of an advanced degree in psychology. Contact the Department of Psychology for further information concerning eligibility and application.

The Psychology Department is located in Hart Hall, has 17 full-time faculty members, and is chaired by Dr. Jon Holmes.

Spring 2010 Departmental Information

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Undergraduate program Frequently Asked Questions (Everything you might want to know about declaring a major, resolving credit issues, prerequisite overrides, correct forms to use, grade requirements, etc.)
Psychology Club A student club, open to all majors and non-majors, that meets to share their interests and all things psychological.

Opportunities for Student Research

Careers in Psychology

What can one do with a Psychology degree? This website from the American Psychological Association provides information about the subfields in Psychology, what psychologists do and where they do it, the job outlook, and APA resources for students.

Last Modified: February 22, 2010

Announcements

The Master of Arts Program in Psychology is now accepting applications. For more information contact Dr. John Calicchia, voice mail (508-531-1769).

Contact Information

Department of Psychology
Bridgewater State College
Hart Hall, Rm 315
90 Burrill Avenue
Bridgewater, MA 02325
Tel: 508.531.1385
Fax: 508.531.1761
Gloria.Croteau@bridgew.edu