UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS IN
Why Study Psychology
A degree in psychology provides a versatile foundation for a wide variety of careers. By studying human behavior and developing skills in research, data analysis, and communication, you will be prepared to apply psychological principles in fields such as business, marketing, education, journalism, law, and technology. The major also serves as excellent preparation for graduate study in psychology, health professions, law, education, business, and related disciplines.
Understand the Human Mind
Study how people think, behave, and decide. Apply those insights to real problems in health, work, media, and society.
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At Hofstra, psychology gives you a deep understanding of human behavior and a strong liberal arts foundation that prepares you for careers in fields such as advertising, business, education, journalism, law, technology, and the health professions. You’ll study core areas of psychology while exploring applied topics such as health psychology, industrial-organizational psychology, and psychology and the law.
With accelerated program options and extensive opportunities for research, internships, and interdisciplinary study, the program offers exceptional flexibility. You’ll learn from more than 30 full-time faculty across 20-plus specializations; engage with guest experts through colloquia; and participate in clubs such as Psi Chi, Psychology Club, and Neuroscience Club, all while building skills that translate to graduate study or a wide range of professional paths.
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES & PROGRAMS
BA in Psychology BS in Psychology Minor in Psychology BA in Psychology and MA in Mental Health CounselingCareer Path & Outcomes
Examples of where Hofstra psychology graduates are employed include:
- Bio Behavioral Institute
- Boston University School of Medicine
- CN Guidance & Counseling Services
- Credit One Bank
- Developmental Disabilities Institute, Inc.
- Huntington Learning Center
- Northwell Health
- ScribeAmerica
- Stanford University
- The Walt Disney Company
Some of the distinguished institutions where Hofstra psychology graduates are pursuing advanced degrees include:
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine
- Boston University
- Columbia University
- Fordham University
- London School of Economics and Political Science
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- New York University
- Syracuse University
- University of Massachusetts, Amherst
- University of Miami
95%
Graduates who were employed or attending or planning to attend graduate school within a year after graduating
89%
Employed graduates who had landed their position within six months after graduating
Internships
- Autism Behavior Consulting
- Bio Behavioral Institute
- Center for Achieving Balance for Children and Families
- Developmental Disabilities Institute, Inc.
- Joan and Arnold Saltzman Community Services Center at Hofstra University
- LICADD (Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence)
- Mental Health Association of Nassau County
- National Alliance on Mental Illness
- Northwell Health
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Department of Psychology
Office hours:
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
DIRECTOR OF THE UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM IN PSYCHOLOGY
Emily Barkley-Levenson
The Undergraduate Program in Psychology
Room 203 Hauser Hall
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Whether you’re planning for graduate study or a career that depends on understanding people, psychology gives you skills that adapt as the world changes.