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School of Arts and Sciences
Office: Kramer Science Center Room 127
Phone: 631-244-3232
Fax: 631-244-1033

Div. of Arts & Humanities
Office: Fortunoff Hall Room 310
Phone: 631-244-3155
Fax: 631-244-1085
Office Hours:
Fall & Spring:
Mon-Thu: 8:00am-8:15pm
Fri: 8:00am-4:00pm
Winter & Summer:
Mon-Thu: 8:00am-5:00pm
Fri: 8:00am-4:00pm

Div. of Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Office: Kramer Science Center Room 124
Phone: 631-244-3011
Fax: 631-244-1033
Office Hours:
September - July:
Mon-Thu: 8:00am-4:00pm, 4:45pm - 8:15pm
Fri: 8:00am-4:00pm
August:
Mon-Fri: 8:00am-3:30pm

Div. of Social Sciences
Office: Fortunoff Hall Room 310
Phone: 631-244-3155
Fax: 631-244-1085
Office Hours:
Fall & Spring:
Mon-Thu: 8:00am-8:15pm
Fri: 8:00am-4:00pm
Winter & Summer:
Mon-Thu: 8:00am-5:00pm
Fri: 8:00am-4:00pm
Major: Psychology


Dowling's School of Arts and Sciences degree programs are constructed upon a well-rounded core curriculum of arts and humanities, natural science, math, and social sciences. These are the classic building blocks that ensure career versatility in an ever-changing world.

Psychology students are prepared for direct work in the field or for more advanced professional training in graduate school.

Students will develop a critical understanding of the scientific study of behavior and a practical knowledge of the forces that shape human interaction.

This program offers students the opportunity to engage in learning via the classroom, the laboratory, seminar, internship, and independent study.



Career Outcomes: For Psychology Majors


Dowling's psychology degree prepares you for diverse careers in business, social work, biology, aeronautics, law enforcement, education, civil service, and the military, or for further graduate study.

Your communications, analytical and research skills will qualify you for a career as an employment counselor, marketing representative, occupational analyst, and others.