College of Arts and Sciences
Psychology BS
Collect, study, and understand psychological data to solve real-world problems. Enhance your laboratory and data analysis skills to pursue a career in research or medicine.
Program details
- Modality
- On-campus
- Duration
- 4 years, 3 year option
- Credits
- 120
- Median annual wage for psychology majors:
- $60,000 Median annual wage for psychology majors. View career outcomes.
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Why study psychology at UMass Dartmouth?
Learn the science behind psychology while advancing your research and data analysis skills with UMass Dartmouth's psychology BS program. You will gain a solid foundation in psychology through a lens of math and science courses.
The BS program is great for students who are interested in conducting psychological research and are considering graduate study or medical school.
Launch your career
Salary range: $60,000What can I do with a psychology BS degree?
Students who study psychology can apply the skills they learn to many different fields. With a psychology BS degree, you can work in careers such as:
- Research psychologist
- Psychiatric technician
- Laboratory assistant
- Data analyst
- Forensic scientist
- Public statistician
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Curriculum
As a psychology BS major, you'll learn the skills to:
- Collect and analyze advanced data
- Perform psychological research, both in and outside of a lab
- Use scientific reasoning
- Understand the ethics and morals of social research
You'll take courses like psychology and the law, advanced research design, and the world of the psychopath
Real-world experience
There are many ways for BS students to gain hands-on experience. Students can perform quantitative science, laboratory research, independent studies, thesis projects, research assistantships, and volunteer work.
Course descriptions and requirements
Explore the official academic catalog for detailed curriculum requirements, course descriptions and program information.
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Accelerated degree options
Explore accelerated pathways that may help you complete your bachelor’s degree sooner, begin graduate coursework early, or pursue a streamlined path to a master’s, teaching, or law degree. Available options vary by program and eligibility.
UMassD in Three
UMassD in Three is an advising track to help you graduate in three years instead of four—saving you time and costs and allowing you to enter graduate school or begin your career a year early.
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4+1 Accelerated bachelor’s to master’s option
Qualified students in this program may be eligible to pursue an accelerated bachelor’s-to-master’s pathway at UMass Dartmouth. This option allows you to begin graduate coursework while completing your undergraduate degree and transition directly into a master's program.
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4+1 BA/BS-MAT: a fast track to teaching
Enrollment in the 4+1 Teacher Preparation program allows undergraduate students to begin the education coursework towards a master’s degree in teaching (MAT) as early as the sophomore year. Half of the degree is completed as an undergraduate, reducing the time and costs of earning a graduate degree.
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3+3 with UMass Law: a fast track to a law degree
Enrollment in the 3+3 joint degree program with UMass Law offers an accelerated pathway to an undergraduate and law degree, enabling qualifying students to substitute the first year of law school for the final year of their undergraduate program, thereby earning both a bachelor’s degree from UMass Dartmouth and a Juris Doctor from UMass Law in six rather than seven years.
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Accolades
UMass Dartmouth is a nationally ranked R2 research university that combines the resources of a major university with a personalized educational experience. Ranked among the top 15 public research institutions with fewer than 10,000 students and in the top 17% nationally for return on investment, UMass Dartmouth is recognized for advancing research, social mobility, and career-ready education.
Nationally Ranked Discovery Across Arts and Sciences
The College of Arts and Sciences brings together nationally ranked programs, accomplished scholars, and research with measurable impact. Its faculty includes eight Fulbright Scholars and has secured more than $14 million in grants over three years, creating opportunities for students to learn through research, creative inquiry, and community engagement.
Frequently asked questions
Have questions about the Psychology BS program? Here you will find answers to common questions about admissions, curriculum, career outcomes, and student experience.
Consider your strengths and what career you'd like to pursue when deciding between a BA and a BS in psychology.
Students in the psychology BS program focus on data analytics, mathematics, statistics, and research. BS students go on to become psychology researchers and medical students.
The psychology BA degree is great for students who want to expand their critical thinking, communication, and humanities skills. Students in the BA program go on to become therapists and counselors.
Students can continue their studies in the psychology field by earning an MA in clinical psychology or an MS in research psychology at UMass Dartmouth.
Or, students can study graduate programs outside of psychology, including data science, medicine, public health, and more. UMass Dartmouth offers a 4+1 BS-MAT program for students interested in becoming a psychology teacher.
UMass Dartmouth's psychology program offers students the opportunity to conduct independent research through our psychology thesis program. Students must be admitted to the program, and they conduct research during their junior and senior years.
Faculty at UMass Dartmouth conduct clinical, experimental, and applied research in laboratories and within the local community. Examples of focus areas include cognitive, social, emotional, and clinical psychology.
Psychology is also available as a minor. Contact your academic advisor for more information.