Academic college: College of Natural, Behavioral, and Health Sciences. This Bachelor of Arts program in Psychology allows students to explore the inner workings of the human mind, from neurons to mental health. The curriculum provides a scientific understanding of the brain and mental processes, examines the motivations behind behavior, and applies these concepts to diverse topics including mental health, human development, and social issues. The program emphasizes critical thinking, research, and analytical skills, with a flexible curriculum of 36 semester hours in psychology and 4 in statistics. Core courses include: Introduction to Psychological Science, Biological Psychology, Research Methods in Psychology, Introductory Statistics, and History & Systems of Psychology. Students then choose six additional courses, with at least three being Psychology courses and at least one being a capstone Psychology course (e.g., Seminar in Clinical Psychology, Research in Social Psychology). Students have opportunities for independent learning experiences and research projects with faculty mentors.

Simmons psychology graduates are highly valued across numerous fields due to their strong understanding of human behavior and transferable skills in critical thinking, research, writing, and analysis. While a bachelor's degree does not lead to licensure as a psychologist, it provides a strong foundation for various entry-level roles or further graduate studies. Career paths include roles in: development, human resources, social work, public health, law, market research, sales, public relations, and more. Specific examples include: Human Resources Specialist, Social Worker, Career Counselor, Case Manager, Mental Health Technician, Substance Abuse Counselor, Advertising/Marketing Manager, Probation Officer, and Research Assistant. All Simmons undergraduate students gain practical, career-related experience through an internship, clinical placement, research project, or independent study, enhancing their employability.

Simmons University offers a unique women-centered undergraduate experience, empowering students to become leaders. It is ideally based in Boston, regularly voted the USA's #1 student city, offering access to numerous internships, clinical placements, and job opportunities in healthcare, education, technology, and business, as well as endless social and cultural activities. The College of Natural, Behavioral, and Health Sciences provides an approach to teaching that integrates various fields of knowledge. The university emphasizes hands-on learning, with all students guaranteed practical, career-related experience, and opportunities for close collaboration with faculty experts on research.