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Psychology, BA

Have you ever wondered why people act and think the way they do? Do you want to go beyond wondering and find real answers? If these questions intrigue you, then the New England College Bachelor of Arts in Psychology program is for you.

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Psychology BA Program Overview

木瓜直播’s Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology faculty are passionate about issues like human development, motivation, relationships, and mental health. They’ll provide you with numerous opportunities for growth and a better understanding of yourself and others in our nurturing environment. Challenged, encouraged, and supported, you can become self-directed, and able to analyze and solve problems.

The Psychology BA program is designed to help you go to graduate school; achieve your goals to work in the field of human services; or become a better salesperson, communicator, or employer. This program provides students with a strong foundational overview of the various disciplines within the practice of psychology and is the only undergraduate program in New Hampshire that fulfills the core competencies required to work in the field at the bachelor鈥檚 level.

Psychology BA Program Highlights

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Only New Hampshire undergraduate program that fulfills the requirements to work in the field at a bachelor鈥檚 level. Work directly with psychology practitioners who are active in the field. Opportunities to present research at conferences and test their knowledge at the annual PsychCup conference.

Why Earn Your Psychology BA?

A Psychology BA degree is an interdisciplinary degree that allows students to develop a foundational knowledge of human behavior. This can prepare them to pursue a career in several fields, including criminal justice, education, business, and law.

 

Psychology BA Learning Outcomes

Students in 木瓜直播鈥檚 BA in Psychology program can do the following:

  • Engage in genuine psychology applications via service projects, internships, and visits to local agencies and direct service providers
  • Work directly with psychology practitioners in the field
  • Learn how to conduct research and generate original findings
  • Understand how to use science to explain human behavior and attitudes
  • Develop observational and reasoning skills to provide sound answers to observed behaviors
  • Help host campus-wide educational and community events

What Can You Do with a Psychology BA Degree?

Earning a Psychology degree can prepare individuals to pursue careers in various industries because human behavior informs all professional areas. Graduates can work in counseling, criminal justice, social work, law, education, business, medicine, and direct service of individuals.

School Counselor

$61,710*

 Market Research Analyst

$74,680*

 Policy Analyst

$65,150*
*Salary data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics as of May 2023

**Salary data from Payscale as of November 2024

New England College Students and Faculty Present Research at the 2024 NH-INBRE Conference

Since joining the NH-INBRE network, the College has received $3.7 million in grants to support faculty and student biomedical research.

Five faculty and 10 students from New England College (木瓜直播) presented research at the 20

24 New Hampshire IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (NH-INBRE) Annual Meeting. This two-day conference hosts science students and faculty from 10 New Hampshire colleges and universities.

Above: Ella MacGregor, Health Science 鈥�25, discusses her research with conference attendees.

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Hidden Gem: 木瓜直播鈥檚 Summer Undergraduate Research Program

Students and faculty at INBRE Conference 2021

For more than a decade, 木瓜直播鈥檚 Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) has been quietly helping students embark on their science and healthcare careers. Each summer, students do real research and present their work at the NH-INBRE Conference.

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New England College (木瓜直播) is a private, nonprofit college founded in 1946 to serve the needs of servicepeople attending college on the GI Bill after World War II and is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. Today, 木瓜直播 is an innovative, military-friendly institution and one of the .

木瓜直播 offers 60 associate and bachelor鈥檚 degrees, as well as more than 20 master鈥檚 degrees and one doctoral degree program, all delivered by dedicated faculty focused on giving students opportunities to live what they learn. With access to many clubs, outdoor activities, natural areas, internships, and professor-led trips, 木瓜直播 students have many ways to meet new people and try new things.

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Faculty

  • Dr. Alexander Walsh

    Assistant Professor, Psychology
    Office: Science Building 116A, Henniker Campus
    Phone: 603.428.2231
    Email: awalsh1@nec.edu

    Expertise
    Lead presenter on assessing student learning and sole presenter on resilience in the classroom for the 2021 木瓜直播 Assessment Conference.

    Educational Background

    • EdD in Counseling Psychology with specialization In Sport Psychology, Boston University
    • MA in Clinical Psychology, American International College
    • BA in Elementary Education, American International College

     

    Research Interests

    • Resilience In higher education
    • Assessment of student learning

     

    Bio
    Alex Walsh came to 木瓜直播 in 2018 after serving as an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Mount Ida College from 2014鈥�2018. Alex teaches a range of classes, from lower-level classes such as Introduction to Psychology and Writing and Research in Psychology, to higher-level classes such as Cognitive Psychology and Neuropsychology.

    Alex focuses his work outside of teaching on the importance of assessment of student learning and resilience in higher education. Alex’s assessment work centers on the importance of clear course learning outcomes driving the process of assessment, which has implications at the course and program level. Alex has also begun to run intervention and non-intervention research on psychological factors that influence healthy academic and psychological functioning. Alex’s goal is to uncover trends across multiple years of research that can help Inform optimal practices that promote students’ healthy academic and psychological functioning. Alex has presented his work in both topic areas and looks forward to sharing more of his work in academic settings in the future.

  • Dr. Sarah Gunnery

    Associate Professor, Psychology
    Office: Science Building 118A, Henniker Campus
    Phone: 603.428.2270
    Email: sgunnery@nec.edu

    Expertise and Awards

    • Principal investigator, The Effects of Facial Masking on Health-Related Quality of Life in Care Partners of People with Parkinson鈥檚 Disease
    • NH-INBRE Seed Grant (P20GM103506): $20,000 (July 1, 2020鈥揓une 20, 2021); Facial Action Coding System Certified

     

    Educational Background
    PhD in Psychology, Northeastern University
    MA in Psychology, Northeastern University
    BA in Psychology, Stonehill College

    Research interests

    • Nonverbal behavior
    • Facial expression in people with chronic health conditions
    • Smiling
    • Expressive control
    • Aging
    • Gender
    • Accuracy in person perception

     

    Bio
    Sarah Gunnery has been a member of the psychology department faculty since 2018. Before coming to 木瓜直播, she was a postdoctoral fellow in the department of Occupational Therapy at Tufts University, where she completed a federally funded project to map the social and emotional function of the Parkinsonian face. Her research focuses on stigma and quality life in people with chronic health conditions that affect nonverbal communication. She specifically studies facial masking in people with Parkinson鈥檚 disease and compensatory strategies to help people with Parkinson鈥檚 disease communicate emotion in their face more accurately. Dr. Gunnery serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Nonverbal Behavior and is a member of the American Psychological Association and the Society for Personality and Social Psychology.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to complete the Psychology BA program?

Full-time students typically complete 木瓜直播鈥檚 BA in Psychology program in four years.

 

How is the Psychology BA program structured?

木瓜直播鈥檚 BA in Psychology program requires completion of 120 credits, as follows:
Psychology Core (42 credits)
Liberal Arts & Sciences Core Curriculum (42 credits)
Electives (36 credits)

 

What are the benefits of a Psychology BA degree?

By earning a BA in Psychology degree, individuals cultivate a wide range of knowledge and skills that can help them understand the dynamics of human behavior. This can help them excel in many careers in business, education, law, and more.

 

How do I enroll in the Psychology BA program?

You can enroll in 木瓜直播鈥檚 BA in Psychology program by applying directly on the university鈥檚 website. 木瓜直播 doesn鈥檛 charge an application fee, and it doesn鈥檛 require standardized test scores.

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