BA in Psychology

Be a psychology major at Sage and discover

Where you'll go

Psychology will take you on the most fascinating journey of all: the exploration of the human mind and behavior. People who study psychology can work at an individual, group, organizational and community leveland in a variety of work settings-- as counselors, career consultants or researchers, and much more! They apply their knowledge to assess, diagnose, prevent, and treat problems that are part of the human condition. They help to transform lives.

A degree in psychology from Sage will prepare you well for work in a wide array of fields in health and human services, education, business and industry. Sage will give you the grounding from which to explore your interests and talents, molding your desire to understand and work with people into an exciting and rewarding career.

What you'll do

See yourself

• Counseling individuals and families in non-profit agencies or in private practice

• Working with students individually or in groups in grades K-12, or as a counselor at a college or university.

• Conducting research into human thought and behavior. Get a great start by doing an independent research project at Russell Sage!

• Serving in human resources departments in business, industry and government.

• Educating the public through the media. Learn to "give psychology away" to make this a better world.

Wherever you go and whatever you do, youll be in demand for your knowledge, expertise and commitment to making a difference.

At Sage you'll

Engage in independent research through Senior Seminar or the Honors Research project. A number of our students have presented at regional and national conferences! Doing research is fun, so you may want to connect with a faculty research project. See our faculty profiles to get an idea of what they're working on.

Be prepared to begin a career upon graduation or to continue to masters or doctoral study. Participating in our varied internship opportunities may help you as you plan your future. This year, some of our students interned at area elementary and high schools, learning about Professional School Counseling or School Psychology; other students interned at the YWCA, at a drug and alcohol treatment facility, and (full-time) at the NYS Legislature.

The Psychology Club prepares a Community Meal at the YWCA.

Combine Psychology with other majors/minors such as Sociology, Criminal Justice, Creative Arts and Therapy, Biology, Nutrition, English, and Women's Studies.