A BA in Psychology will provide students with the academic and experiential foundation necessary for graduate study within the subfields of psychology: including, clinical, counseling, school, industrial/organizational, developmental, social, and experimental. It also prepares undergraduates for the pursuit of graduate education in allied professions, such as social work, mental health counseling, and guidance counseling.

A degree in Applied Psychology and Human Relations will allow you to support people in improving their lives while setting you on a satisfying career in various areas of applied psychology, including counselling, mental health care, human resources, and social services.

Our BA in Biological Psychology combines psychology and biology curricula into one integrated and interdisciplinary program, providing you with in-depth knowledge of the biological systems that underpin all psychological functions. Prepares students for graduate school in both research and applied psychology and biology areas and for entry-level employment in such fields.

This degree is recommended for Pre-Neuroscience, Pre-Medicine, and Pre-Physical Therapy students.

Students in this program examine the scope and evolution of psychological inquiry. They study the application of the scientific method to psychological research and learn how to evaluate the literature of psychology with a critical eye. A dual-degree BA/MA option is available. This program is available at Lang and in the Bachelor's Program for Adults and Transfer Students.

Many of today’s most pressing social problems relate directly to problems in behavior. Violence (at home or on the street), drug addiction and poor interpersonal relationships are just some examples of the types of issues explored in the field of psychology. Psychologists strive first to describe, understand and explain behavioral problems and also to contribute solutions to such problems, through careful collection of data, analysis of data, and development of intervention strategies.

The Department of Psychology offers a rigorous exposition of the study of the mind in action. In classroom courses, in instructional laboratories, and in research conducted with the faculty, students explore intellectual perspectives and empirical methods expressed across the discipline of psychology. The department also links our students to many forums in the College and University for discussion and refinement of scientific work.

An in-depth knowledge of human behavior, the mind, and influencing factors. Pursue your interest with more than 50 psychology courses to choose from.

If you want to broaden your major field to include both Psychology and Sociology, Mercy College offers a multidisciplinary major in Behavioral Science. Specializations are also available in Community Health, Gerontology and Health Services Management.

Students who study psychology at Nyack are also trained in biblical theology. This means that students are equipped with the critical thinking tools to distinguish biblical facts from biblical interpretations as well as psychological facts from psychological theories.

The Behavioral Science Major with Specialization in Community Health is designed for people who are interested in improving the health and well-being of people in the community.

The B.A. in Psychology provides students with a broad understanding of the principles that explain human behavior and interaction. In addition to learning the latest science and theory regarding human and nonhuman animal behavior, students in the program gain the vital skills and experience employers seek. These skills include research and writing skills, problem-solving skills, and, well-developed, higher-level thinking ability as evidenced in analyzing, synthesizing and evaluating information.

The Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies program offers a baccalaureate degree and minor.

Behavioral Neuroscience at MMC gives you the unique opportunity to combine your passion for science with creativity. At MMC, Behavioral Neuroscience is an interdisciplinary and interdepartmental major combining psychology, biology, chemistry, math, and speech-language pathology and audiology. Following MMC’s unique mission to provide students with a multidisciplinary foundation, our Behavioral Neuroscience major gives you the tools to be competitive in the field and to be active participants helping provide solutions to world issues under the purview of neuroscience.