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Undergraduate Psychology at Pace University

Where Compassion Fuels Careers

At Pace University, our undergraduate psychology programs provide a rigorous, research-driven education that connects empathy to opportunity. Our program blends cutting-edge research, experiential learning, and expert faculty mentorship to prepare students for careers in mental health, research, education, and beyond.

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Undergraduate Opportunities

Labs, Centers, and Institutes

Center for Urban Health and Education Research
Digital Media and Psychology Lab
Dyson College Center for Global Psychology
Interpersonal Behavior Lab
Mind, Movement, Interaction and Development Research Group
Pace Institute for Creativity
Parent-Child Institute
Social Justice and Health Equity Psychology Lab
Social, Health, Relational, Positive Psychology Lab
Trauma, Social Processes, and Resilience Lab

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Benefits of the Psych major

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Pace's psychology offerings can truly guide my career in any direction with how expansive it is, serving as training for a wide variety of fields as well as continued learning in counseling, social/clinical work, academia, law, health, research, and even business, to name a few.

Stephanie Spruck '25, BA in Applied Psychology and Human Relations

Faculty Feature

Leading the Way in Resilience Research

Associate Professor of Psychology Anthony Mancini, PhD, has become a leading voice in research on trauma and resilience, sharing his insights on NPR’s Hidden Brain 2.0 podcast and in Forbes.

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Pace University's Psychology Pleasantville Department Associate Professor Anthony Mancini, PhD

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Academic Programs

Pace's undergraduate psychology programs provide specialized expertise, hands-on research, and real-world experience, preparing students for careers in mental health, research, and human behavior-focused fields.

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Departments

Psychology Departments in New York City and Pleasantville provide rigorous academic training, faculty-led research, and professional development to prepare students for graduate study and careers in psychology.

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