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Psychology, B.A.

50 Credits  |   Main Campus

Prepare for a career or graduate study in mental health and human services with a solid foundation in research, theory and practical skills.

If you want to assist people in need, Trinity’s psychology major is for you.

  • Do you want to become an individual or family therapist?
  • Do you want to help your community through other support services?

Prepare for a career or graduate study in mental health and human services fields; as a psychology major, you’ll gain a solid foundation in research, theory and practical skills.

Our students have a sincere interest in helping others and pursue further studies and careers in areas such as counseling, human resource management and community services.  In addition to our research-based and practical coursework, you will gain on-the-job experience through an internship or practicum.

The Perfect Starting Point: Dual Degree Pathway to a Master’s Degree

Trinity provide a unique pathway for psychology majors, preparing you to seamlessly enter a master’s degree program in clinical mental health counseling or school counseling in the School of Nursing and Health Professions.

What You’ll Learn

  • Ethical Standard
  • Psychological Research Methods
  • Developing Psychological Experiments
  • Life stages of development (child, Adolescent & Adulthood),
  • The Psychology of Women
  • Forensic psychology
  • Statistical Analysis

Local Practicum Sites

  • American Psychology Association, Public Interest Directorate
  • Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital
  • Northern Virginia Detention Center
  • Foundation Learning Center
  • Latin American Youth Center

Global Careers

  • Psychologist
  • Social Worker
  • Career Counselor
  • Applied Behavior Analyst
  • Lawyer
  • Public Policy Researcher

Bachelor’s Degree
Sociology 

Master’s Degree
School Counseling

Bachelor’s Degree
Human Relations

Applying to the Psychology, B.A. Program

Applying to Trinity is free, and Trinity reviews each application as soon as it is complete: you’ll get our decision right away.

We’re here to help at 202-884-9400 or admissions@trinitydc.edu.

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