Mission Statement
To foster diversity, equity, and inclusion as we pursue excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service to advance social, economic, and environmental justice within our psychology department and the broader communities in which we live and work.
Vision Statement
Our vision is to leverage psychological science to take active leadership in rectifying histories and systems of oppression and cultivating justice and equity in our classroom, department, university, and community. We will be leaders in social justice, using the tools of our field, privilege of our positions, and research to promote sound, inclusive policies and practices. We will do this through attention to power, support for student development, and openness and accountability to others within our own personal and professional contributions.
Undergraduate Programs
Psychology encompasses a broad range of human experience. Our undergraduate major provides students with a comprehensive survey of the field. We also offer a flexible minor in psychology; students can select particular areas to emphasize (e.g., human development, social-organizational, personality) or can more broadly sample from the entire list of course offerings. Students benefit from studying with department faculty members who are actively engaged in the field as either researchers and/or clinicians. Faculty members work closely with both undergraduate and graduate students to facilitate their growth of knowledge, research skills, and self-awareness.
Mental Health Counseling Programs
The mental health counseling programs at Suffolk will give you the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to become an effective and compassionate mental health professional.
PhD Programs
The department’s highly regarded PhD APA-accredited program in Clinical Psychology combines a scientist-practitioner orientation with focused training in clinical practice. Students graduate from our doctoral program well-prepared to begin professional careers as clinicians, researchers, and educators.
Suffolk’s new doctoral program in Applied Developmental Psychology allows you to study developmental psychology through a social justice lens, challenging you to apply your knowledge while working with children and youth living in Boston’s diverse populations.
"I can honestly say I use both of my Suffolk degrees on the job every day. My master's in mental health counseling really taught me to communicate with—and listen to—my clients. My work can be tough, but it's also extremely rewarding."
