Applied Psychology, B.A.

The Providence based degree in psychology prepares the student to think critically about their own ideas and those of others apply these methods to the problems of community and of the larger society. Students are trained to be an independent thinker and active participant in a rapidly changing world. Courses in the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology degree program enable the student to understand the relationships among psychology and other social sciences and within the context of cultural, socio-historical and communicative issues. The program will also teach you to develop skills in writing, critical thinking and quantitative and qualitative research methods, to round out your preparation for your future career or graduate studies. Ultimately, the psychology graduate has the skills useful for a wide range of careers, including human resources, management, communication, and social work. Majors pursuing the Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology must satisfy University Core Curriculum requirements, the College speech requirement, IDS 210 ; the College diversity course (IDS 150 ); a mathematics course at the level of MATH 124  or above (MATH 124  is recommended); the courses listed below, and a sufficient number of electives to total 120 credits.