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Psychology Major Requirements

General Education Requirements

In addition to the major requirements below, you will also need to complete Merrimack’s general education requirements. To see more details about the major, please visit catalog.merrimack.edu.

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Sample Four-Year Schedule - Curriculum Guide

Wondering when you’ll take certain courses? Use the Curriculum Guide—a sample four-year schedule—to get a sense of what your path to graduation looks like.

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Psychology Students In the Classroom & Beyond

When it comes to career readiness, we believe getting outside of the classroom is key. At Merrimack, you’ll complement your coursework with experiences like guaranteed internships, co-ops, service learning or faculty-led research projects.

"I worked with St. Ann’s Home in Methuen, MA and some of my responsibilities included caring for children of varying ages, mental abilities, and familial statuses. I also aided children in performing individual routines successfully and safely, along with recording daily reports for each child.”

Anthony DiSanto '24Internship: St. Ann's Home, Methuen
Psychology Major
Criminology & Criminal Justice Major

“At Windrush Farms, I mainly performed psychoeducation, which is educating the CEO on aspects regarding their population at the farm, including things like accommodations, sensory overload, and my specialty demographic of ADHD and autism.”

Bryssa Dos Santos '22Internship: Windrush Farm, Boxford
Psychology Major

“During my internship with CREST Collaborative, I was exposed to a whole new population I never worked with before. Being at this site showed me the hardships working in a school setting can bring, but most importantly, how much of a positive role model we are in these settings.”

Riley Keene '24INTERNSHIP: CREST Collaborative, Andover
Psychology Major

“I learned how to work effectively with a diverse population, understanding the unique needs and backgrounds of each participant. This experience taught me that no day is ever the same and reinforced the importance of treating each day as a brand new start.”

Grace Pimental '24INTERNSHIP: Northeast Arc, Andover
Psychology Major

Career Outlook: Where Can a Psychology Degree Take You?

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Career Outcomes Rate

94% of the undergraduate class of 2023 in Arts & Sciences were either employed, participating in voluntary service or continuing their education within nine months of graduation.

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Experiential Learning

100% of the undergraduate class of 2023’s Psychology majors participated in at least one internship, co-op, clinical, practicum or research opportunity while at Merrimack.

Graduate School

Merrimack, New England School of Law, George Washington University and Boston College are just some of the graduate programs Arts & Sciences graduates are attending.

Jobs with a Psychology Degree

Upon completing our program, you’ll be well-equipped to pursue graduate study or a career in psychology and related disciplines. Psychology major jobs are diverse and positions may include: