Psychology

Psychology

Expand your knowledge of the mind and behavior.

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Explore the complexities of the mind. Become an informed advocate for mental health and psychological science.

As a student of Worcester State’s Psychology program, you will develop a deep understanding of the human and non-human animal psyche, including the basic principles of neuroscience, behavior, cognition, emotion, and development.

Through challenging courses taught by accomplished faculty, you will explore contemporary topics in the field while also gaining a historical lens. Beyond the classroom, you will put theory into practice through hands-on experimentation and cutting-edge research, fostering a comprehensive grasp on how humans and non-human animals learn, develop, and interact––all preparing you with the knowledge and skills needed for a competitive edge in a variety of disciplines and careers.

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Psychology Programs

Addictions Counseling

MINOR

Women's Gender and Sexuality Studies

MINOR

Human Development

MINOR

Mental Health Services Minor

Why study at Worcester State?

As a student at Worcester State, you will experience small class sizes with engaging discussions and countless opportunities to engage in cutting-edge research alongside your professors.

Developmental Psychology classroom at Worcester State

Psych Club

Psychology students at Worcester State Commencement

Psi Chi Honors Society

Worcester State psychology students working together

Peer Mentoring Program

Clinical psychology
Developmental psychology
Psychobiology

Cognition and learning
Social psychology
Women’s studies

See the diverse career paths that this degree can prepare you for.

Explore a wide range of rewarding professional opportunities with your degree from Worcester State:

Behavior Specialist

Case Manager

Court Advocate

School Psychologist

Teacher

Sales

Professional Servicer

Manager/Supervisor

Employee Relations

Research Assistant

Clinical/Guidance Counselor

Social Worker

Corrections Officer

IT Consultant

Paralegal/Lawyer

Accountant

Where can your Worcester State degree take you?

Map your path to a rewarding career.

My goal is to be a neuropsychologist and help out in the Latino community with mental health issues. At Worcester State, I'm completing my master's in Clinical Psychology, with an emphasis on Cognitive Behavior Psych, which is helping me get closer to my goal.

— Moises Chauca, Psychology & Spanish

Portrait of Psychology Student Kennedy Damoahat Worcester State

The Psychology program at Worcester State was extremely well-rounded, and the small class sizes gave me direct access to my professors. My advisors were interested in my research and provided me with all the support I needed.

— Kennedy Damoah '19

Portrait of Psychology Student at Worcester State Nick Giovino

My favorite course was a peer mentoring summer course–it gave me insight into how to apply psychology in the education field.

— Nick Giovino, Psychology & Education

Portrait of Psychology Student Leah Guzman

I started my undergraduate degree at 28, studying Psychology, English and Spanish–that led me to fall in love with immigration, and I started working with refugees and immigrants.

— Leah Guzman, Psychology, English & Spanish

Meet Your Faculty

Alexandra Burgess

I am a clinical psychologist who focuses on internalizing psychopathology among youth. More simply, I'm interested in phenomena such as anxiety, depression, suicidality, eating disorders, and perfectionism among children, adolescents, and emerging [...]

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Kathryn Frazier

Associate Professor of Psychology

I am a developmental psychologist who is interested in gender and identity development among girls and women. My most recent work has taken up topics including mothers’ parenting beliefs and wellness, the sexualization of women and girls in U.S. [...]

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Nicole Rosa

Associate Professor of Psychology & Director of Commonwealth Honors

Dr. Rosa is a Developmental Psychologist interested in lifespan development with a focus on aging, learning, memory, and disability. Her work has explored aspects of memory that remain intact in healthy and cognitively impaired older adults. Dr. Rosa [...]

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