Earn your STEM-designated bachelor’s degree in personality and social psychology from Pace University, and gain a deep understanding of how social factors shape human behavior. Study topics such as cultural diversity, prejudice, and the impact of relationships on health, and prepare for careers in law, marketing, health psychology, and more.
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Unravel the complexities of human interaction with a personality and social psychology degree from Pace University. This unique program examines how social factors, cultural influences, and individual differences drive human behavior. Gain expertise in applying psychological principles to real-world issues such as prejudice, social justice, and health and well-being, preparing you for diverse career paths or graduate study.
At the Dyson College of Arts and Sciences in Westchester, you’ll work directly with faculty experts in social behavior, relationships, and cultural diversity. This social psychology degree offers hands-on coursework that includes topics such as health psychology, forensic psychology, and environmental psychology, giving you a strong foundation in research and practical skills. Students also have access to exclusive opportunities with Psi Chi, the international psychology honor society, and the Pace General Psychology Club, where you can network, attend professional events, and gain valuable experience outside the classroom.
This program’s STEM designation enhances your training in high-demand fields, and Pace’s proximity to leading organizations in New York offers unmatched opportunities to gain real-world experience. Graduates pursue roles in government, nonprofits, research, consulting, marketing, and beyond, or continue their education in advanced social psychology programs.
In addition to our core requirements, you’ll have the opportunity to delve deeper into psychology as it pertains to sports, health, law, the environment, and a myriad of fields and avenues to hone your expertise.
Pace’s BA in Personality and Social Psychology will prepare you for graduate study in social psychology, and a variety of careers in sectors such as law, marketing, human relations, sport psychology, or health psychology.
As a Pace student, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with our robust career services team to develop a career plan that best fits your goals.
—James Kennedy ’24
Professor Gosnell's research interests focus on interpersonal relationships. More specifically, she has examined social support provision in both good times and bad and how our own goals and motives shape our perceptions of our close others and relationships.
Professor Legg’s research interests include dyadic relations marked by power differentials in high stakes situations such healthcare and education.
Professor Sotola’s research interests include meta-psychology, replicability and other methodological issues, and psychological predictors of political attitudes.
Ready to take charge of your future? Pace is with you every step of the way, providing a world class education and the skills your industry will be looking for far into the future.
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Understanding the value of a degree is essential, especially in terms of return on investment (ROI). According to The Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, Pace University is in the top 6% of U.S. colleges that provide the best return on tuition investment.
For the 2024–2025 academic year, full-time undergraduate tuition is $51,382. However, many students pay significantly less due to our generous merit scholarships, which offer up to $33,000 annually, as well as need-based scholarships, grants, on-campus employment opportunities, and loans. Pace is more affordable than you think. Financial assistance can come from many places, including scholarships, grants, on-campus employment, and loans.
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