Rollins College

What you'll study

The Rollins Psychology programme provides a broad foundation across the major subfields of psychology while emphasising research methods and applied experience. The curriculum typically includes core courses in introductory psychology, research methods and statistics, biological bases of behaviour, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, social psychology and abnormal/personality psychology. Students also take lab-based or applied courses and choose electives tailored to their interests, such as child psychology, clinical psychology, health psychology, industrial-organisational psychology, learning and memory, or neuropsychology.

Programme structure blends required core courses, a statistics/research sequence, electives, and experiential components. Many students complete a practicum or internship with a community partner, participate in faculty-led research projects, and finish with a senior capstone course or an independent honours thesis. Small seminar-style classes and opportunities for mentored independent study allow students to develop specialised knowledge and practical skills.

Entry requirements

Rollins seeks applicants with a strong secondary-school record and evidence of readiness for a liberal-arts curriculum. Typical application materials include a completed application, official transcripts, a personal statement, and letters of recommendation. Standardised tests may be optional depending on the applicant’s background; check the college’s current testing policy. Successful applicants often present coursework in mathematics and laboratory science, and AP or IB credits in psychology or related areas can be advantageous.

Transfer applicants should provide college transcripts and documentation of completed coursework. For international students, proof of English proficiency and certified academic records are required. Candidates for the Psychology major are usually admitted to the programme through the College’s normal admissions process; progression into advanced psychology courses may require satisfactory performance in introductory and statistics/research sequence courses.

Career prospects

A bachelor’s degree in psychology from Rollins prepares graduates for a wide range of entry-level roles and for further professional training. Common career paths include roles in human services, community and social work agencies, case management, rehabilitation services, and school support roles. Graduates also find opportunities in business settings such as human resources, training and development, customer insights and market research, and organisational support.

For students aiming to become licensed clinical psychologists, counsellors or school psychologists, the bachelor’s degree provides the academic foundation but further graduate study is required. Other graduates pursue master’s-level programmes in counselling, social work, applied behaviour analysis, public health or business, or seek research assistant positions that lead to careers in academia or industry.

Why study at Rollins College

Rollins College offers a personalised liberal-arts environment with small class sizes and close faculty mentoring, which benefits students pursuing psychology by enabling hands-on research and frequent one-to-one advising. The campus’s location near a large metropolitan area provides access to a diverse range of internship and practicum sites in hospitals, schools, non-profits and businesses.

The Psychology department emphasises experiential learning: students can join faculty research programmes, undertake mentored independent studies, and complete practicum placements that build practical skills for employment or graduate study. The combination of a broad liberal-arts education, opportunities for applied experience, and strong student–faculty engagement makes Rollins a suitable choice for students seeking a well-rounded and career-relevant psychology degree.