Know the Mind. Shape the World.

Why do humans think, feel, and behave in the ways they do? A degree in Psychology puts those answers within reach and positions you for a career guiding people through those thoughts, feelings, and beliefs. With a curriculum including human growth and development, research methods, and the psychology of personality, plus a pre-graduation field placement with one of the region’s most respected health, social, or human services organizations, you’ll gain knowledge and experience that translates across careers, industries, or paths of continued study. Our Psychology program serves as a bridge to our Occupational Therapy, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and School Counseling graduate programs.

Psychology Programs

As a mental health professional, your expertise can support the wellbeing of your community. Psychology and related careers are among the 40 fastest-growing in Maine, meaning the opportunities to work in human services, including mental health services and social services, are waiting. Or, use your undergraduate psychology education as a bridge to Occupational Therapy and Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduate programs.

Psychology

Psychology majors focus on how human behavior impacts the way we learn, grow, and form relationships. In this program, you’ll develop a diverse set of skills, including predicting and understanding human behavior, using and interpreting data, managing difficult situations and high-stress environments, and effectively communicating. The program also includes practical experience with an option to obtain Mental Health and Rehabilitation Technician (MHRT) certification, and offers a direct pathway to graduate degrees in Occupational Therapy and Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

Criminal Justice and Psychology

Step inside the criminal mind with a dual Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and Psychology. This program gets you into the field as early as your second year in school, thanks to internships with law enforcement, HSI, Border Patrol, corrections, and private industry — backed by an active learning approach built on real-world simulation exercises. You could also pursue certification at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy in your senior year, or pursue dual degrees and earn your Bachelor’s and Master’s in Criminal Justice degrees in just five years.

Career Outcomes

As a Psychology graduate, you’ll have the educational foundation you need to pursue a wide variety of careers including:

  • Case Manager or Case Worker
  • Criminal Investigation
  • Forensic Psychologist
  • Community Integration Services Professional
  • Rehabilitation Technician
  • Psychiatric Technician
  • Research Assistant
  • Career Counselor
  • Child Care Worker
  • Sport Psychologist

Faculty Spotlight

  • As a Psychology faculty member at Husson since 2009, Dr. Smith is passionate about active learning and helping students connect psychological concepts to their own lives. She holds a PhD in Psychology from the University of Maine and specializes in child development and evolutionary psychology, and has published works on human attractiveness and deception.
    Rachelle Smith, PhD
    As a Psychology faculty member at Husson since 2009, Dr. Smith is passionate about active learning and helping students connect psychological concepts to their own lives. She holds a PhD in Psychology from the University of Maine and specializes in child development and evolutionary psychology, and has published works on human attractiveness and deception.

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Whether you’re fresh out of high school, looking to advance your career, or ready for something entirely new, Husson University has the programs, professors, and proven track record to help you get there. You know what you want your career to look like. We know how to make it possible. Together, we can make it happen. Explore Programs