Psychology (New York City)

Explore the Mind through a Global Lens

Our Psychology Department and degree programs value and celebrate diversity in students and faculty, offering profound learning experiences and research opportunities that transcend boundaries and foster global perspectives.

Best Applied Psychology Bachelor’s Degree in the Middle Atlantic Region (Source: College Factual)

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Most Popular Doctor’s Degree for Developmental and Child Psychology (Source: College Factual)

Undergraduate and Combined Degree Programs and Minors

Even as some of the largest majors, our degree programs prioritize individualized mentoring and support to help you succeed. Moreover, our minors offer valuable insights into human behavior and the mind-body connection.

Applied Psychology and Human Relations, BA

Psychology, BA

Applied Psychology and Human Relations, BA / Mental Health Counseling, MS

Psychology, BA/Psychology, MA

Psychology, Minor

Neuroscience, Minor

Two Pace University Psychology NYC students present research on a poster for a Psychology conference

Graduate and Doctoral Degree Programs

Our psychology graduate and doctoral degree programs provide advanced training and research opportunities for students seeking to specialize and excel in various areas of psychological study.

Psychology, MA

School Psychology, MSEd

Clinical Psychology, Health Care Emphasis, PhD

School Psychology, PhD

School-Clinical Child Psychology, PsyD

Pace University's Psychology NYC professor Sonia Suchday and student reading over Psychology textbook

Important Data

The PsyD program in School-Clinical Psychology requires 111 credits of study, a Qualifying Examination after the first year, a Comprehensive Examination typically during the third year, a School and Clinical Child Psychology distributed internship typically in the third and fourth years, a full-time internship typically in the fifth year, and a doctoral project. Details about specific deadlines and the distributed internships are in the department’s Graduate Catalog.

Student Admissions, Outcomes, and Other Data (PDF)

PsyD Competency Goals (PDF)

Pace University's McShane Center lobby with a person sitting in a chair being greeted by another

The McShane Center

As the training clinic for our well-established psychology training programs accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA), the Center aims to remove barriers to care by providing high-quality, evidence-based treatments at an affordable rate to meet the needs of all community members.

Learn more about the McShane Center