Overview

Psychology faculty are also involved with Interdisciplinary Programs at Williams, such as Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, and the Program in Teaching. At Williams College our goal as engaged professors, active researchers and mentors is to convey to students a sense of the excitement in psychology today. We seek to achieve this goal through coursework and by providing opportunities for students to become involved in research from the very first year through the senior year.

Key Features

The requirements for the Major are 9 courses, starting with Introductory Psychology (PSYC 101), a team-taught survey of the field. Next in our curriculum are the 200 level survey courses in the core areas. Majors take at least three 200 courses. Majors are also required to take PSYC 201, Experimentation and Statistics.

This course teaches the fundamentals of experimental design, data collection, analysis, and research report writing. We recommend majors take it in the sophomore year and require completion by the end of the junior year. At the 300-level, we offer courses in which students conduct original research, work in applied settings, and engage in small group discussions.

Learning Goals

As engaged professors, active researchers, and dedicated mentors, we seek to convey to our students a sense of excitement in psychology today. Our goal is for our students to develop each of the following skills:

Ability to generate hypotheses, design a methodologically sound study, and to collect, analyze, and interpret data
Critically read and interpret scientific articles
Think critically about psychological theory, data, and ideas
Develop the ability to integrate scientific literature with observations and experiences in the real world
Acquire knowledge of major theories, concepts, and findings in multiple sub-disciplines of psychology
Learn to write well, including but not limited to scientific writing
Learn to talk about psychology with others in formal and informal settings (give scientific presentations, engage in discussion and debate about ideas, research, and applications).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Psychology

Experimentation and Statistics

Neuroscience

Cognitive Psychology

Minds, Brains, and Intelligent Behavior

Developmental Psychology

Social Psychology

Psychological Disorders

Psychology of Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

North Adams, United States

Disciplines

Psychology View 1638 other Bachelors in Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Common Application, Coalition Application, or QuestBridge Application

School Report

Counselor Recommendation

Two Teacher Recommendations

Mid-Year Report (Due February 5 or for schools on a trimester, when 2nd trimester grades are available)

$65 Application Fee or Fee Waiver

Early Decision Agreement Form (Early Decision applicants only)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

72170 USD / year

≈ 72170 USD / year
Out-of-State

72170 USD / year

≈ 72170 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

72170 USD / year

≈ 72170 USD / year

Living costs

North Adams

United States

876 - 1815 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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