Psychology at Franklin College provides students with active learning across the curriculum. Students will engage with their faculty, each other, and the community as they learn the science of human behavior. Through these experiences, students will develop transferable skills of scientific problem solving, information literacy, communication skills, and working with diversity. A major in psychology opens doors in numerous career fields.

Why do students choose to study psychology at Franklin College?

Operating within the strong liberal arts structure at Franklin College, the psychology program teaches students a scientific way of understanding and solving problems. The psychology program strives to:

• provide students with a broad knowledge base in psychology
• engage students in practical applications of that knowledge base
• enable students to develop methodological competence and ethical sensitivity
• encourage students to play an active role in their education both inside and outside of the classroom
• offer mentorship to assist students in gaining employment and admittance into graduate programs

While some psychology majors go on to graduate school within their chosen field, many apply their psychological knowledge to a wide array of careers. A bachelor’s degree in psychology is helpful in the business world (sales, human resources, team management), in public health careers, and in many “helping” professions including social work, behavioral therapy, and education.

Operating within the strong liberal arts structure at Franklin College, the psychology department provides students with a scientific way of thinking and knowing about people and the world that prepares them for work in a variety of career fields.

Franklin College graduates with a psychology major can expect to be able to think about the world complexly and be able to make meaningful contributions in their communities. Students learn by doing, which enhances deep learning that will allow them to apply psychological concepts to solving problems in the world. A major in psychology opens numerous doors including jobs in business, health care, social services, and education.

Student Learning Outcomes

• Research Methodology: Students will conduct a research project, grounded in the scientific method
• Applying Psychological Principles: Students will apply psychological principles to real-world experiences.
• Teamwork: Students will demonstrate the ability to effectively collaborate with others

3+2 Psychology to MSAT

Franklin College offers an accelerated Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) track in the form of a combined bachelor of arts in psychology and Master of Science in Athletic Training, with the potential to complete both degrees in five years.

This cooperative program consists of common core and specific courses required for each particular program, in addition to specific pre-requisites for application to the MSAT program. Upon acceptance to the MSAT program, the fourth year consists of primarily MSAT graduate courses, while also finishing any required undergraduate courses.

After completing three years of undergraduate courses and one year in the MSAT program, students graduate with a bachelor of arts degree in psychology from Franklin College. After completing the second year in the MSAT program, students graduate with their Master of Science in Athletic Training.

Career options for certified athletic trainers

Past students who have obtained a master’s degree in athletic training have secured jobs working in:

• Secondary schools, colleges and universities, and professional settings
• Physician offices, clinical settings and hospitals
• Police and fire departments, and military branches
• Performing arts
• Sports and youth facilities
• Commercial settings (medical devices, protective equipment, pharmaceuticals, etc.)