Psychology Degree

In the Northeast Ohio psychology degree program at Hiram College, conducting research and getting hands-on experience is just as important as learning theory in the classroom. Faculty members work closely with students to ensure they take the courses needed to meet their individual career goals.

Students pursuing their psychology major at Hiram learn how to think critically and creatively about psychological phenomena by exploring topics such as:

Statistics and research methods
Individual and group processes
Disability studies
Memory and learning
Sport and exercise psychology
Neuroscience

These topics and others, taught within a rigorous curriculum developed by our experienced faculty, help our psychology degree students to develop the knowledge and skills they need to thrive in their future careers.

4-Year Undergraduate Degree

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About Our Northeast Ohio Psychology Degree Program

Program Summary

Unlike other schools’ programs, Hiram’s northeast Ohio psychology major incorporates actual research into its methods and statistics course. Students learn to use and interpret research and data – skills critical to success after graduation. Students complete this course in the on-campus research lab, which is equipped with SPSS Statistical software, videotaping equipment, facilities for the study of several animal species and more.

One way students can explore different career paths within our psychology degree program is by conducting classwork and completing internships with different organizations the psychology department has partnered with. These organizations include:

Cleveland Clinic Center for Autism
Hiram Farm Living and Learning Community
SpringHaven Counseling Center
Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System
Townhall II
Hattie Larlham

Career Paths

The strength and depth of the psychology program has prepared our graduates for a range of successful careers in the professional workforce and in pursuing further graduate studies. Common career paths for those with a psychology major include:

Medical/public health
Substance abuse
Mental health
Clinical psychologist
Law
Education
School psychologist
Data analyst

SKYE-FOREST BAKER ’22 | Psychology and Biomedical Humanities Double Major

“The semester-long research project, which involves designing a human behavior study, is the most interesting, in-depth and rewarding assignment I’ve ever completed.”

Ways to Get involved

The Office of Student Life offers several support functions, services, and opportunities for students of diverse backgrounds and those interested in engaging in the backgrounds of others.

Additionally, with Hiram College situated in the village of Hiram, Ohio, centrally located between Akron, Youngstown, and Cleveland, students in our psychology degree program can experience everything northeast Ohio has to offer. This includes terrific restaurants, diverse shopping opportunities, concerts, museums, sporting events, and more.

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Options Within Our Northeast Ohio Psychology Major

When students choose Hiram for their psychology degree, in addition to the core psychology courses, they have access to a wide array of concentrations and breadths. These include:

Applied Health and Disability Studies Concentration
Applied Social and Behavioral Studies Concentration
Biomedical Humanities, Public Health, and Nursing
Communication
Education
Integrative Exercise Science
Sociology
Interdisciplinary
Experiential Learning

Please refer to our psychology degree program’s course catalog for a full list of degree requirements, courses, honors, special opportunities, and more.