Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Psychology] From Mills College

A degree will equip you for a future in fields such as counseling, social work, clinical psychology, nonprofit administration, education, medicine, law, and business. It will also prepare you for advanced study in social, physiological, cognitive, or developmental psychology.

At Mills, your professors will help you chart a path toward your career goal and mentor you one-on-one along the way. Your individualized program may encompass courses on infant development, memory, language, personality, and more. In small, interactive classes, you?ll gain a solid foundation in the scientific study of human behavior, hone practical skills, pose research questions, and present your ideas before an audience.

Our collaborative, hands-on laboratories will enable you to work alongside faculty who are active researchers and to acquire experimental, clinical, and professional skills. Under the guidance of your faculty mentor, you?ll analyze data and share findings at professional conferences. You?ll also be encouraged to participate in an off-campus internship in the San Francisco Bay Area, rich with opportunities in schools, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and clinics. Throughout your studies, your experiences will provide personal and professional growth and embolden you to advocate for yourself and your ideas.