Psychology

Go beyond Freud's leather couch and Pavlov's dog.

To be successful, today's Psychology major needs to combine an understanding of human behavior and the social sciences with the business fundamentals needed for entry into a professional setting.

That's what's different about this program -- we train you to start a career. Understanding why humans behave, think, and feel as we do is a task that has engaged scholars for centuries and continues to dominate scientific and social debate. But today's scientific study of behavior goes beyond psychotherapy or clinical work, with nearly half of all psychology graduates working in other settings.

That's why Champlain's Psychology program combines the scientific study with an understanding of behavior in the workplace. This exciting new major will prepare bachelor degree graduates to use their education and internship experiences in a wide variety of non-clinical settings.

What is Psychology at Champlain?

Champlain's Psychology program offers a new twist on the ever-popular psychology major -- it is one part psychology and one part business and communication.

Psychology combines a solid liberal arts background with an understanding of human behavior in the workplace and the strong communication, problem solving, analysis, and business skills that employers need. You'll graduate with a good background for a number of business and administrative careers including recruitment, placement, benefits administration, public affairs, government, training, human resources or career development.

Learn to collect, describe and evaluate data, to draw conclusions, and communicate these conclusions orally and in written form, to use technology, and to apply theory. You'll gain knowledge of psychology, critical thinking and analytical skills, communication and presentation skills, information gathering and synthesis skills, research methodology and statistical skills, computer literacy, interpersonal and intrapersonal skills, and adaptability.

Of course, you will also gain valuable experience combining theory and current practice in your internships. Students graduate with knowledge of key management and financial practices that are essential in virtually all careers.

The curriculum includes twelve psychology courses, up to three of which may be internships. Numerous communication, organizational behavior and business courses ensure that you have the necessary business skills employers demand.

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