Prepare for rewarding, human-centered careers.

Psychology is a broad and fascinating discipline with ties to the natural and social sciences. Today, more than ever, we’re using technology to deepen our understanding of human behavior. At John Carroll University, we prepare students to thrive in an ever-changing world by emphasizing data science, statistics, and research methods, alongside applied internship opportunities, as core skills in the study of psychology.

We also prepare you for an incredible range of career paths. Our multifaceted psychology program offers five distinct concentrations, giving you an opportunity to gain specialized skills and knowledge in areas such as:

  • Business, Industrial, and Organizational Psychology
  • Child and Family Studies
  • Clinical and Counseling Psychology
  • Forensic Psychology
  • Interdisciplinary Neuroscience

Whether you pursue a general psychology degree or add a career-focused concentration, you’ll leave JCU well-prepared for what comes next.

Undergraduate Research

Work with a faculty mentor as you build essential analytical, research, and writing skills. Present your work on campus at DISCOVER day, or at the Ohio Psychology Undergraduate Research Consortium, or even national venues such as the Midwestern Psychological Association’s annual conference.

Internships & Clinical Experience

Gain real-world experience with businesses, schools, healthcare facilities, counseling centers, and community organizations in Cleveland and beyond. We’ll help you find a location related to your academic and career goals.

Program Overview & Outcomes

Psychology careers span industries, from counseling and human resources to marketing and medicine. At JCU, you can customize your course of study to match your professional and academic interests; this could include combining a concentration with a minor and/or a second major.

Wherever your pathway takes you, as a psychology major at JCU, you will develop:

  • A fundamental knowledge base in the core areas of psychology
  • Expertise in methods of gathering, organizing, and analyzing information in the context of psychology
  • A mastery of the experimental methods and statistical analysis as practiced by psychologists
  • An understanding of the ethics and values of the discipline

Your Path Forward Starts Here

Plan your future from day one. Finish faster with accelerated degrees or secure your spot with early assurance partnerships.

4 years

Bachelor of Science

Dive into diverse concentrations and hands-on experiences in our Jesuit-rooted psychology program, preparing you for meaningful careers. Explore today.

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Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis (MS)

Build on your JCU degree with graduate-level study in Applied Behavior Analysis, preparing to make an impact in clinical and educational settings.

Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MA)

Prepare for a career in mental health counseling through JCU's accelerated dual-degree pathway.

Master of Education in School Counseling (MEd)

Earn your K-12 school counseling credential and master's degree. Prepare to support students' academic, career, and social-emotional development in school settings.

CWRU

2 Years

MSSA Social Work

Complete your Master of Social Service Administration at CWRU's top-ranked Mandel School. Clinical and community practice training for careers in social justice and human services.

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Combine your JCU bachelor's degree with a master's in business administration in just one additional year.

Master of Education (MEd) – Primary P-5

Earn your teaching license and master's degree together. Graduate ready to lead your own elementary classroom with advanced credentials.

LECOM

Early Assurance

Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)

Guarantee your future in dentistry with an early acceptance pathway to LECOM's DDS program.

LECOM · NEOMED · Toledo · OU Heritage · Duquesne · CWRU

Early Assurance

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Guaranteed admission to medical school for our early assurance partnerships. Any major welcome—multiple paths to MD or DO.

LECOM

Early Assurance

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Enter the field of pharmacy with confidence through an early acceptance pathway to LECOM's PharmD program.

CWRU · Cleveland-Marshall · Akron

3 Years

Juris Doctor (JD)

Your first year of law school doubles as your senior year at JCU. Choose from partner law schools with strengths ranging from health law to intellectual property to public interest.

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Future in Focus

Nine graduate credits count toward both degrees—so you're earning your master's while finishing your bachelor's. You pay your undergraduate tuition rate, and your financial aid still applies. Two degrees. One smart investment.

Future in Focus

Nine graduate credits count toward both degrees—so you're building clinical skills while finishing your bachelor's. You pay your undergraduate tuition rate, and your financial aid still applies. Start helping people sooner.

Future in Focus

Nine graduate credits count toward both degrees—building counseling expertise while finishing your bachelor's. You pay your undergraduate tuition rate, and your financial aid still applies. Start supporting students sooner.

Future in Focus

Three years at JCU building your foundation in social systems, then two years at CWRU's top-ranked Mandel School. You graduate with two degrees and the preparation to change lives through service and social justice.

Future in Focus

Nine graduate credits count toward both degrees—building executive-level skills while completing your bachelor's. You pay your undergraduate tuition rate with financial aid applied. An MBA for the cost of a few extra courses.

Future in Focus

Nine graduate credits count toward both degrees—earning your teaching license and master's while finishing your bachelor's. You pay your undergraduate tuition rate, and your financial aid still applies. Get into the classroom sooner.

Future in Focus

Lock in your acceptance to dental school while you're still an undergrad. No DAT stress, no application uncertainty. Focus on your JCU education knowing your future in dentistry is already set.

Future in Focus

Lock in your medical school acceptance while you're still an undergrad. No MCAT stress, no application uncertainty. Focus on your JCU education knowing your future in medicine is already set.

Future in Focus

Lock in your pharmacy school acceptance while you're still an undergrad. No PCAT stress, no application uncertainty. Focus on your JCU education knowing your future in pharmacy is already set.

Future in Focus

Your first year of law school counts as your senior year at JCU—so you earn both degrees in six years instead of seven. That's a full year of law school tuition you'll never pay.

 
JCU's Distinct Promise

Pathways are just the beginning.
Onward makes them happen.

From your first semester forward, Onward connects your goals with the people, experiences, and support that help you build momentum with purpose.

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Quincy's Story

Starting in his first semester at John Carroll, Quincy Unger '26 found a team who helped him shape his ideas, find the right opportunities, and launch his own business.

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Where Our Alumni Go

In such a broad and dynamic field, psychology alumni flourish in careers of all kinds. Many go into the corporate world working in sales, marketing, or human resources. Others pursue advanced degrees to embark on a research career or become licensed counselors.

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