Bachelor of Arts Psychology

St. Scholastica's psychology program features more than 20 courses taught by award-winning faculty. As with all of our majors, we place a strong emphasis on hands-on education. This means that you will have the opportunity to conduct and evaluate research projects, guided closely by faculty as you're encouraged to discover and develop your own areas of interest.You will develop excellent critical thinking and writing skills, which are essential for psychology professionals. You'll also have the opportunity to take part in unique learning experiences, such as an elective course on the science of happiness that culminates with a trip to Denmark, whose citizens are often ranked among the world's happiest.Program graduates are well-poised to find jobs immediately upon graduation or pursue graduate studies in counseling, clinical psychology, or a variety of other health care fields.