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
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Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital
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Northern Virginia Detention Center
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Foundation Learning Center
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Latin American Youth Center
Global Careers
- Psychologist
- Social Worker
- Career Counselor
- Applied Behavior Analyst
- Lawyer
- Public Policy Researcher
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.