UMass Lowell's B.A. in Psychology program offers courses in experimental, developmental, social, community, personality and clinical psychology.
Campus and community-based learning experiences are integrated throughout our curriculum. You can further develop and apply your skills in an advanced two-semester field placement, often within Lowell.
Clinical Psychology Concentration — Pursue coursework, research, and fieldwork to understand clinical psychology as a science, and the best practices for pursuing diagnosis and treatment within the scientific paradigm. You will graduate prepared for entry-level positions related to the field, as well as entry into graduate study in areas such as social work, counseling, and school psychology.
Learning Outcomes
Students who graduate with a degree in psychology will have:
The ability to place knowledge and skills, including all the knowledge and skills described below, within diverse personal, group, societal, global, and historical contexts.
Psychological content knowledge, including an understanding of:
Major frameworks and approaches
Theoretical perspectives
Historical and contemporary findings
Critical research evaluation skills, including:
The ability to identify and access appropriate scholarly sources
The ability to evaluate research
The ability to consider the impact of personal bias and the biases of researchers
The ability to synthesize concepts and information both within and across topics
The ability to identify gaps in the literature that generate new research questions
Research methods knowledge and skills, including:
An understanding of core research methods
The ability to articulate a research question
The ability to design a research study
Understanding various data collection systems and management skills
Using data analytic skills
Communication skills, including:
The ability to communicate knowledge and research findings effectively using a variety of formats including written, oral and visual.
The ability to provide necessary context, and select language appropriate to a target audience
A familiarity with and proper use of American Psychological Association style
Knowledge of and ability to apply ethics within the discipline, including:
An understanding of the role of ethics in psychological theory, research, and practice
The ability to identify ethically questionable practices.
The ability to apply ethical standards in research and practice.