Psychology

Learning Format

On-Campus

Types

Bachelor's, Minor
Psychology

Understand the Mind and Behavior

Psychology is one of the most popular majors at Framingham State University and for good reason; students study the way the mind works and what motivates people to do the things they do. If you enjoy working with people and are interested in learning about human processes, then psychology is a great major for you. 

Here are 5 reasons why you should earn a degree in psychology:

Insight into human behavior: Many individuals study psychology because they want to better understand themselves or those around them. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of the many factors that affect human behavior.

Think scientifically: When you study psychology, you learn how to think scientifically: testing hypotheses, questioning assumptions, looking closely at evidence, and digging deeper when there’s not enough information.

Communicate effectively: Psychology majors learn effective communication skills in both oral and written formats. Active listening and conversational abilities in both informal and professional environments are emphasized.

Make a difference: Are you motivated by the desire to help others? A degree in psychology opens up many opportunities to have a positive effect on someone’s life.

Varied career pathways: There are many types of jobs that you can get with a psychology degree. Some focus on research — that is, digging deeper into the workings of human behavior and the mind — while others are more focused on applying research in clinical, mental health, human services, corporate, and other settings.

Student at commencement

Learning Outcomes

  • Broad knowledge of Psychology: Demonstrate acquisition of knowledge about the science of psychology in each of the following domains:  research methodology, biopsychology, learning and cognition, developmental psychology, sociocultural psychology, and clinical psychology.

  • Writing: Write an APA compliant paper that fulfills a prompt from a writing intensive psychology course.

  • Ethics: Demonstrate knowledge of ethical principles and ethical reasoning.  

  • Professional Readiness: Demonstrate knowledge and skills about ways to collaborate effectively on a team project as one facet of their readiness to function in a professional context. 

  • Research Methodology: Demonstrate knowledge and skill designing and interpreting research that address a question relevant to psychology.

Program Requirements

Program Requirements

Psychology is one of the most popular majors at Framingham State University and for good reason; students study the way the mind works and what motivates people to do the things they do.

 

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Bianca Furtado ’26

Psychology Student Spotlight: Bianca Furtado ’26

Bianca Furtado is a Brazilian student who chose FSU's Psychology program for its affordability and academic reputation. Since arriving, she has participated in multiple research projects with faculty as she charts a path to one day earning her PhD.

Izayah Morgan

Psychology Student Spotlight: Izayah “Zay” Morgan

Izayah “Zay” Morgan is a Psychology major with a minor in Journalism who works part-time in the University’s Center for Inclusive Excellence. He is a member of the Psychology Club and the Opinions Editor for The Gatepost student newspaper. 

Emily “Alix” Ayoub ‘26

Psychology Student Spotlight: Emily “Alix” Ayoub ‘26

Alix Ayoub ‘26 is a Psychology major with an education minor. She works as a Flight Director at Framingham State’s Christa McAuliffe Center for Integrated Science Learning and is also the Events Coordinator for the Student Government Association. 

Psychology Honor Society

Psi Chi is the International Honor Society in Psychology, involving more than 890 college and university chapters. Psi Chi is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies and is an affiliate of the American Psychological Association and the American Psychological Society. The Society has two primary goals. The first is to provide academic recognition to its inductees through membership. The second goal is to nurture and stimulate excellence in scholarship and professional growth. The national organization provides programs to help achieve these goals, including annual conventions, research award competitions, certificate recognition programs, national and regional chapter awards, and national service projects. The Psi Chi Journal of Undergraduate Research is also dedicated to the publication of student research and is published quarterly.

Psi Chi Society Logo

More Information about Psi Chi

Contact Framingham State University Chapter Representatives:

  • Dr. Margaret Obaid: mobaid [at] framingham.edu (mobaid[at]framingham[dot]edu) 
  • Dr. Dawn Vreven:dvreven [at] framingham.edu (dvreven[at]framingham[dot]edu )

Psi Chi application package and instructions:

 

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Visit the Psi Chi web page:

 

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Counseling Psychology

Psychology Club

The Psychology Club is open to all psychology majors. The club sponsors psychology-related events on campus and holds fundraisers.

Meet Our Faculty

Nicole Rossi

Nicole Rossi, Ph.D.

Professor and Chair, Psychology & Philosophy Department
(508) 626.4861
nrossi@framingham.edu
O'Connor Hall
Photo of Dr. Dawn Vreven

Dawn Vreven, Ph.D.

Professor, Psychology & Philosophy Department
(508) 626-4872
dvreven@framingham.edu
O'Connor Hall
Photo of Dr. Anna Flanagan

Anna Flanagan, Ph.D.

Professor, Psychology & Philosophy Department
(508) 626-4870
aflanagan@framingham.edu
O'Connor Hall
Photo of Dr. Joseph D'Andrea

Joseph D'Andrea, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Philosophy, Psychology & Philosophy Department
(508) 626-4883
jdandrea@framingham.edu
O'Connor Hall
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Learn More

If you are interested in learning more about the Psychology Program at FSU, contact Admissions at admissions [at] framingham.edu (admissions[at]framingham[dot]edu) or 508-626-4500. 

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