Hesser College is an institution of higher education offering
quality programs that integrate general education, professional
skills and career-focused education to empower students to
develop and achieve their personal and career potentials.
All students are encouraged to reach their potential within the
framework of their individual needs, interests and capabilities.
A strong emphasis is placed on ethics, accountability,
professionalism and the individual's commitment to pursuing
lifelong personal and professional development.
At Hesser College, you will receive a real-world, career-oriented
education that helps prepare you for the jobs of tomorrow. Get a
personal education in small classes led by dedicated faculty
members. Take advantage of externship opportunities that will
give you relevant job experience before you even graduate
Bachelor's in Psychology
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When you pursue a degree in psychology at Hesser College, you will study human behavior and the mental processes that drive that behavior. Through the coursework, you will have the opportunity to learn how to assess and evaluate theories and practices related to the social, emotional, cognitive and biological basis of how the human psyche works. Electives give you the opportunity to investigate a wide variety of interests in the medical field:
- Psychology in social work
- Clinical and/or counseling psychology
- Educational psychology
As a graduate of this program, you may seek future entry-level employment opportunities such as:
- Human services
- Child welfare
- Social worker
- Research technician
- Human resources
- Nonprofit service agencies
- Government social services
Associate's in Psychology
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Start your career in a field where you can truly make a
difference in the lives of those you serve. There is a world of
opportunity open to you in the field of human services. Our
graduates are employed as caseworkers, counselors, resource
specialists and outreach workers at such organizations as the
American Red Cross, New Hampshire AIDS Foundation, Society for
Prevention of Cruelty to Children and the YMCA. Because of the
high demand for human service workers, many students receive job
offers before graduation.
Featured Courses:
- Abnormal Psychology
- Growth and Development: Life span
- Social Psychology
- Personality Theory
Associate's in Liberal Studies
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Featured Courses:
- English Composition
- Humanities Electives
- Social Science Electives
- Oral Communication