Psychology

At Hastings College, Psychology majors dive into big questions about how people think, feel and behave — and graduate ready to make a difference. You’ll find Hastings College graduates excelling in schools, clinics, hospitals, marketing firms and research labs. Some continue their education to become mental health counselors, occupational therapists or art therapists, while others pursue PhDs and careers in healthcare — showing just how versatile a Psychology degree from Hastings can be.

Psychology majors ask big questions

As a Psychology major at Hastings College, you’ll ask big questions about the human experience — and learn the scientific tools needed to explore them.

Guided by professors with a variety of specialties, you’ll experience a broad range of disciplines while tailoring your coursework to areas you find most intriguing. Along the way, you’ll develop the curiosity and research skills that drive psychologists: writing proposals, conducting experiments, analyzing data and sharing results through professional writing.

You’ll also gain experience with advanced technology, including data analysis software, and learn how to navigate the vast body of psychological knowledge to make discoveries with real-world implications for therapy, education, business, healthcare, law and personal relationships.

In addition to engaging introductory and general-interest courses (such as neuroscience and statistics), you can explore specialized courses in psychopathology, health psychology, animal behavior and cognition, counseling techniques and adolescent development, and nature technology and human development.

Sample four-year plans

Psychology at Hastings College opens many career pathways!

Just follow the links to check out some four-year plans. If you’re looking for something different, just reach out and ask — our faculty work with students all the time to build a plan that works for them.

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Go further with a Hastings College education

Thanks to our small class sizes (most have fewer than 20 students!), and a student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1, you’ll work closely with faculty and your advisor to complete your degree in four years. In fact, most students who graduate from Hastings do so in four years!

Our block-style semester structure means you’ll take just two classes at a time — which really lets you focus more intently on each class. It also lets faculty devote more time to every student because they’re only teaching one or two classes in a block!

Create your future

See for yourself how we tailor your education to your talents and your goals. Schedule a visit and we’ll demonstrate how Hastings will inspire you to reach your potential, or if you’re a high school senior, apply today.

Graduate with experience

While growing your abilities as a Psychology major at Hastings College, you’ll demonstrate an understanding of the goals, methods of knowing, areas of study and assumptions that characterize psychology. You’ll gain an appreciation of how psychology connects to so many other fields!

Psychology majors put this knowledge into practice through internships and service-learning experiences.

Numerous social service agencies rely on our students to assist with meaningful projects — from supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities, to completing casework with clients at enCourage Advocacy Center, serving as Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), and working with the Adams County Attorney’s Office, Athletics Department on campus and more! Students may also shadow staff and at local organizations and schools.

Whether completing a summer or semester-long internship, you’ll gain career-ready skills such as critical thinking, problem solving and professionalism, while learning the inner workings of each site and applying your psychology training to make a difference in the community.

Your experience matters

Maximize scholarships — Yes, you’ll get an academic scholarship. But you’ll also get a “plus one” scholarship from the group, team or area you’re part of. It’s a great way to help pay for school — but also to find your people.

We’ve thought a lot about the ways students learn and built a four-year plan to help you navigate it all. From finding your place and in Year 1, to showing the world you’re ready for what’s next four years later.

Your transition from college to a career begins your first semester. Every class, internship, research study and activity adds up. We love to celebrate all the ways you shine — your experience matters!

Get involved beyond the Psychology classroom

Alpha Chi (Academic Honor Society)
Psi Chi (National Psychology Honor Society)

In addition to Alpha Chi and Psi Chi, there’s always something to do at Hastings. Student clubs, service learning, Greek life, recreation and more make Hastings College a great campus for student life.

Find scholarships for Psychology majors

Your high school achievements can both fuel and fund your success at Hastings. We offer a range of generous and renewable academic scholarships based on your GPA. Then there’s “plus one” scholarships — an additional scholarship for participating in anything from athletics to the arts to media (it’s a long list!).

It all adds up to making Hastings an great choice for you and your family.