Psychology at MCLA

As a psychology major, you will be encouraged to expand on the classroom experience by conducting, writing about, and presenting research under faculty direction.  You will also have the opportunity to apply your knowledge through our extensive internship program and other activities related to the field. 

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Offers

Working with faculty members who are published scholars, you will have the opportunity to co-author professional articles and give presentations at regional and national psychology meetings.  You will be encouraged to participate in MCLA's annual undergraduate research conference and to join the student-run Psychology Society which sponsors field trips, activities, and presentations.  You may join other students who have received recognition and funding from the national Psi Chi organization.

Through a cooperative program with the New England Center for children, a premier treatment and research center for autism spectrum disorders, you can enroll for one semester of coursework and work directly with children under the close supervision of Center personnel.  Our behavior analysis minor satisfies the coursework required for certification as a board certified associate behavior analyst.