Psychology

Overview

In this innovative undergraduate program, you will have the opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of the key areas in psychology, including social and abnormal psychology, sensory function, learning, memory, human development, emotion, and motivation.  Through electives, students will also have the opportunity to develop their counseling skills and pursue other areas of specialized interest.  Graduates will be prepared to enter careers in industry and human services, as well as to pursue graduate work in psychology or social work.

Explore psychological development and behavior with the Bachelor of Science in Psychology degree program. This program covers a broad range of topics and skills that can be applied to many different careers.

1. No application fees
2. No SATs or ACTs required
3. Multiple start terms per year

Requirements

1. Completed online application
2. English language proficiency proof (if English is not your primary language)
3. Official transcript
   • Official high school transcript or completed attestation form
   • Official GED
   • Associate degree (with conferral and date) sent directly from your undergraduate institution to Northeastern
4. Optional
   • Current resume
   • Statement of purpose
   • References

Given its broad applicability, an undergraduate degree in psychology offers you a great many career options. An understanding of human psychology coupled with critical thinking skills make you a strong candidate for any position in which you interact with, analyze, or manage people â€” whether in sales, teaching, research, marketing/advertising, public relations, management, or administration.

What can you do with your degree?

This bachelor’s degree program is appropriate for students who wish to pursue advanced degrees in related fields or work in a profession for which psychological training is encouraged.

While the MA and PhD remain the only degrees with which one can enter professional positions labeled "psychologist," undergraduate degree holders are employed in a wide variety of occupations. 

Fields to consider include:

• Marketing or scientific research
• Counseling
• Management
• Social work
• Advertising
• Labor relations