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The Study of Behavior
Psychology majors use science to better understand why people behave the way they do — and they use that understanding to help individuals and organizations achieve their goals.
What Classes do Psychology Majors Take?
As a student in our Bachelor of Science in Psychology program, you’ll take courses investigating areas of human behavior, such as cognitive, social, clinical and well-being. You will also be able to enroll in classes in other disciplines that interest you — from the visual and performing arts to business and law. You may choose to build your professional network and your resume through an internship, research experience or both!
Transfer-Friendly and Evening Psychology Degree
Russell Sage College offers the only evening bachelor’s program in Psychology in the Capital Region, ideal for working adults. We also maintain several articulation agreements with community colleges in and around Troy and Albany, New York, to help you maximize your transferable credits.
Faculty
Our faculty are experienced practitioners and scientists — but you will find that they are supportive teachers, first. They will guide your understanding of basic principles, and introduce you to their areas of expertise:
- Developmental psychology
- Cognition and memory
- Close relationships
- Counseling
- Biopsychology and evolutionary psychology
- Statistical analysis/research design
- Community psychology
- Intimate partner violence
- Multicultural, diversity and indigenous issues
- Environmental concerns
Psychology Major Spotlights
Careers with a Psychology Bachelor’s Degree
Russell Sage College Psychology majors go on to become licensed mental health counselors, social workers, occupational and physical therapists or addiction specialists. Others work in health care administration, government, education, business or law.
Alumni Spotlights
A bachelor’s degree in Psychology prepared these Sage graduates for success.
Graduate Studies with a Psychology Bachelor’s Degree
The Master of Arts in Counseling and Community Psychology program at Russell Sage College is the next step for individuals who want to become Licensed Mental Health Counselors.
We also offer a Master of Arts in Community Psychology program that is focused on social change and social justice.
Our B.S. in Psychology is excellent preparation for Russell Sage College’s Doctorate in Physical Therapy and Russell Sage College’s M.S. in Occupational Therapy.
Recent Sage graduates have been accepted to doctoral programs in Psychology at the University of Alabama and Indiana State University.
