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why hartwick?
Study Psychology at Hartwick College and you’ll be part of a broad-based, research-focused program that prioritizes collaborations with your faculty. You’ll have opportunities to collect data in the lab, get real-world practice with medical professionals, or gain experience working alongside licensed therapists in patient-centered counseling services.

EXTRAORDINARY OPPORTUNITIES
Spend your J Term studying abroad in some of the most beautiful places in the world. Study the psychology of Culture and Sustainable Tourism in Hong Kong or Peru. Push yourself to the next level with an independent, Hartwick-funded Emerson International Internship or Duffy Family Ambassadorship. Develop your cross-cultural fluency and other important skills with our 21st Century Modules.

MANY CAREER PATHS
From the beginning, you’ll take a variety of approaches to understanding the whys and hows of human behavior. You’ll start with developing career-specific skills in research methodology, analysis, and writing. Studying developmental psychology, clinical, and neurological sciences, you’ll focus on projects that most excite you. Working alongside your Faculty Advisor, you’ll be on your way to developing the skill set that will become key to your Digital Resume.
If you enjoy research, you’ll dive deep into your senior thesis, then compile your findings and present your analysis at Hartwick’s Student Showcase – and maybe even the Eastern Psychological Association conference!
If client-centered practice drives you, be sure to connect with alumni in that field; take advantage of internship opportunities with local healthcare, recovery, or rehabilitation organizations; and pursue community volunteer opportunities that will test your commitment as you build your credentials.

AN EDUCATION BUILT FOR YOU
From your first year at Hartwick, you’ll work in teams to consider interconnections, analyze data, and deepen your understanding of the mind. Get into our Psychology Lab to study links between alcohol and anxiety, the correlation between walking in nature and increased attention span, or the effects of stress on baby mice.
Three-Year Bachelor’s Degree Program
Ready to move faster? Get the full Hartwick psychology experience in three-quarters the time at three-quarters the cost.
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