Psychology

The BS in Psychology program equips students with essential skills and knowledge to make a positive impact on individuals, organizations, and communities. The curriculum covers foundational theories, research, and practices in psychology, emphasizing scientific thinking, ethical behavior, and respect for diversity.

Through this program, students gain valuable insights into human behavior and mental processes while fostering social consciousness and interpersonal growth.

Students can tailor their studies by following one of three career-focused tracks—applied behavioral analysis, clinical, or education.

A psychology degree opens doors to diverse career paths. With critical thinking skills and a solid understanding of human behavior, you’ll be prepared to enter careers in industry and human services or pursue graduate work in psychology or social work.

A psychology background also makes you a strong candidate for roles involving interaction, analysis, and leadership, such as positions in sales, teaching, research, marketing, public relations, management, or administration.

While professional “psychologist” roles require a graduate degree, bachelor’s holders excel in fields like:

• Marketing and research
• Counseling
• Social work
• Management
• Advertising
• Labor relations

Northeastern’s signature experiential learning model combines rigorous academics with practical, hands-on experiences.

Through co-ops, research projects, and industry partnerships, you’ll apply what you learn in real-world settings, gaining valuable skills and insights that set you apart in the job market. This approach empowers you to put theory into action, allowing you to make an impact in your field even before you graduate.

The deadlines below are recommended; however, admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis and applications submitted after these deadlines will still be considered for the upcoming term.

The domestic deadlines below allow time for those transferring credits. More details.

Domestic Application Deadlines

International Application Deadlines*

*International deadlines are only applicable if the program is F1 compliant.

Application Facts – begin at our website

1. No application fees

2. No SATs or ACTs required

3. Multiple start terms per year

Requirements

• Online application – free and simple to complete

• Academic transcripts: submit one of the following

  • Official high school degree or completed attestation form

  • Official GED

  • Official associate degree showing degree conferral and date

• Transfer credit documentation: should be submitted with your application material

  • Academic transcripts from each institution you previously attended:

    • Official U.S. transcripts: if you applied previously earned credit toward your earned associate degree, you must request transcripts from each institution you attended.

    • Official foreign transcripts: must include English translation. We encourage you to submit a course-by-course evaluation of your diploma(s) and transcript(s)

  • College-level examinations: official examination score(s)

  • Military evaluation

• Proof of English language proficiency: ONLY for students for whom English is not their primary language

For more information on Bachelor's Completion Admissions Requirements, please visit our Application Web Page.