Make a Meaningful Impact
At ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ, the Psychology and Education majors offer you a transformative learning experience where you’ll gain both the knowledge and the practical skills to make a meaningful impact. Whether you're drawn to understanding the complexities of human behavior or aspire to become a future educator, ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ’s hands-on approach empowers you to thrive in your future career. You’ll engage with expert faculty, participate in real-world research, and have opportunities for internships that prepare you for success in graduate programs or careers.
The ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ Difference
2300
Average of 2300 undergraduates on campus
$30K
Students can earn up to $30K in merit aid
16:1
Outstanding 16:1 student to faculty ratio
Psychology Major
The psychology program provides you with a broad-based foundation in the discipline. Psychology is a scientific field that describes principles of human and animal behavior. These principles are formulated within the context of biological, socio-cultural, and environmental factors. Psychology shares its subject matter and methods with the biological and social sciences.
As a psychology major at ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ, you can explore the discipline from the experimental, personality/social, developmental, and/or clinical perspectives. Upper-level practica, internships, or field placements help you gain practical work experience in a special interest area are encouraged.
Education Major
As an education major, you'll get essential course content and preparation in knowledge and performance standards set by the State of Vermont Agency of Education in their Core 2 Teaching Standards. You'll receive coursework that is in line with the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium standards from which Vermont’s Core Teaching Standards were adopted.
It also fulfills the endorsement standards outlined by the Vermont Agency of Education for each area of Education-related licensure offered at ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ. You'll join the important field of education as a well-prepared, dynamic educator who has a positive impact on your students.
Meet Our Faculty
Contact:
- Chair, Department of Psychology and Education
- Professor
- (802) 485-2428
- kfleming@norwich.edu
- Dewey 319