BA in Psychology
Dudley, USA
BA
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
USD 43,300 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* non-inclusive of miscellaneous fees
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Key Summary
We challenge students to evaluate complex issues in today’s world by exploring the science of human thought and behavior. Working closely with their advisor, students are encouraged to combine electives to form a thematic concentration that is both personally and professionally meaningful.
Guiding Your Dreams
Psychology is a fun, interactive major for all kinds of students. Whether you’re on a focused career tract or you’re just starting your journey, our entire faculty is committed to serving you as teachers and mentors. The Nichols WAY is our guiding philosophy, and we help students like you define their professional goals in and out of the classroom through research projects, teaching assistant opportunities, internships, and independent studies.
Set Yourself Apart
Since the study of psychology examines how and why people act, think, and feel, the Psychology major (or minor) at Nichols is particularly useful when combined with other disciplines such as criminal justice, marketing, business communication, or management. Our advisors will work closely with you throughout your educational journey to find the perfect blend of majors and minors for your life goals.
A Psychology degree is often used as a stepping stone toward a graduate degree; however, a B.A. in Psychology from Nichols College can also be applied to many jobs across a variety of fields.
Bachelor’s degrees in Psychology are versatile. At Nichols, our Psychology majors are known for their strong communication skills, understanding of human behavior, problem-solving skills, and ability to collect, organize, and analyze information. The following are just a few of the common psychology career paths for individuals who complete a bachelor’s degree:
- Advertising Agent
- Case Manager
- Child Care Worker
- Laboratory Assistant
- Market Researcher
- Research Assistant
- Probation and Parole Officer
- Sales Representative
- Social Service Specialist
- Teacher
- Writer
Explore Your Options
Psychology is one of the most flexible, impactful degrees available to students looking to make a difference in their communities and in the lives of the people they love. It’s also the perfect way to start a variety of great careers, which is why Nichols puts so much value on experiential learning opportunities and internships. 100% of our students graduate with at least 1 credit-bearing experience on their resume. As a student in our Psychology program, you’ll have the chance to earn credit while working in a diverse range of professional environments that put your classwork into practice.
Every Nichols College student benefits from an experiential learning opportunity. Students explore their passions by working with real businesses, community partners, or industry experts on projects that make an impactful difference. Because of our specialized focus on career readiness, students graduate with the experience and confidence they need to succeed in the real world.
Fourteen psychology students were enrolled in graduate programs in 2023-2024.
Required Courses
- General Psychology
- Applied Research Methods 1
- Applied Research Methods 2
Psychology Foundations
4 required:
- Life-Span Development
- Psychology of Temperament
- Brain and Behavior
- Counseling Psychology
- Cognition, Learning, and Memory
- Social Psychology
- Abnormal Psychology
Electives
(3 required from courses listed below or additional selections from Psychology Foundation courses listed above):
- The Psychology of Terrorism
- Coaching Psychology
- The Psychology of Humor
- Emotion: Inside Out
- Psychology of Happiness
- The Psychology of Sleep and Dreaming
- Stories of Addiction
- Experiential Psychology: Leadership Change
- Profiles of Serial Killers & Mass Murder
- Special Topics in Psychology
- Psychology of Adolescence
- Forensic Psychology
- Movies & Mental Illness
- Child Psychopathology
- Group and Team Dynamics
- Life Strategies: Coping with Change
- Identity and Human Sexuality
- Psychology Internship
- Research Associate Intern
- Teaching Associate Intern
Merit Scholarships
Academically-based merit scholarships are awarded to qualified, full-time, incoming students for the 2025-2026 academic year who displayed academic excellence in high school. Amounts awarded are determined by a combination of factors including but not limited to SAT scores, cumulative GPA, and extracurricular activities. These merit scholarships are awarded as each application is processed, and the FAFSA is not required for consideration of these awards. Merit scholarships are fully renewable as long as students maintain satisfactory academic progress while studying at Nichols. Students must maintain a grade point average of 2.0 or higher and continue to be enrolled full-time while completing 12 credit hours or more per semester.
| Scholarship | Amount | GPA Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| President’s Scholarship | $25,000 | 3.50 and above |
| Provost’s Scholarship | $23,000 | 3.00 – 3.49 |
| Dean’s Scholarship | $21,000 | 2.50 – 2.99 |
| Faculty Award | $16,000 | 2.00 – 2.49 |
Financial Aid
Nichols requires only one financial aid form for applying for financial aid: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). FAFSA information determines your eligibility for all federal, state, and institutional need-based financial aid.
The priority deadline for submitting the FAFSA each year for fall admission is March 15th. All requested documents must be received by June 1st. Meeting these deadlines helps ensure consideration for limited sources of State, Federal, and Institutional Aid programs. Be aware that most states, including Massachusetts, have a priority deadline of May 1st for state scholarship eligibility. Late applicants are usually ineligible for state funds. Those who fail to meet the priority deadline may still apply any time during the award year.