Gordon College
As psychological, social, emotional and physical needs mount, our world requires more competent and compassionate professionals to facilitate healing and fullness of life for people who are hurting. This work is both critical and challenging, therefore you should have a college experience that equips you with what you need to thrive—so you can help others thrive. The School of Psychology and Human Services nurtures an embodied community where you can practice care for self, others and society.
3,000 hours
$275K+
—Niche
To be an agent of hope in a hurting world, you need experiences that expose you to painful realities and equip you to come alongside those who are suffering. For example, our Developmental Disabilities class requires 10 hours of volunteer work with children and adolescents with disabilities through local connections to organizations like Northeast Arc and Children and Family Services. Every faculty member engages in research and welcomes students to participate with them, from studying the effects of forgiveness on the human mind to working at Boston University alongside researchers exploring the complexities of the human brain.
Our School’s tight-knit community starts with faculty who will care for you and guide you throughout your journey. Thanks to our low student-to-faculty ratio, faculty members will know you as an individual and come alongside you with a personal, collaborative approach to your learning, acting as mentors as you work towards success.
This community expands beyond Gordon to local connections for internships at places like Framingham Heart Study or Amirah, Inc. and an even larger community of alumni across a variety of fields in psychology and the human and social services. They’ve earned graduate degrees at schools like Harvard University and Dartmouth College and have careers at places like Apple, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harbor Christian Counseling and more.
Faculty
Gordon faculty are committed Christians, exceptional scholars and catalysts for transformation—both in their fields and in the lives of the students they teach.
From the Dean
"In the school of psychology and human services, you will encounter thoughtful, faithful academics who foster a collaborative, engaged learning environment with opportunities for students to serve, develop hands-on skills and grow."
— Kaye Cook Dean of the School of Psychology and Human Services, Professor of Psychology
Hear from a Gordon Grad
"The critical thinking skills I learned at Gordon were huge. I learned how to look at a problem from multiple angles with multiple theories and how to integrate them. This was important in my Ph.D. program because it gave me a leg up in my coursework."
— Abigail Butt Director, Lincoln Council on Aging
Graduates of Gordon College's School of Psychology and Human Services have worked and earned advanced degrees at:
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Posted on March 13, 2026
When Patrick Hall ’96—now President and CEO of Valley Hope—talks about his work in addiction treatment, he speaks with both clinical clarity and deep compassion. Valley Hope, one of the nation’s leading nonprofit addiction treatment organizations, has spent nearly six decades providing care for individuals and families impacted by substance use disorders. The organization has earned a national reputation for quality, integrity, and being distinctly patient-centered through its holistic approach to treatment—addressing the medical, clinical, social, and spiritual dimensions of recovery. In this conversation, Patrick reflects on the calling that led him to addiction recovery, the values that guide Valley Hope’s mission, and the role Gordon College played in shaping his leadership, faith, and vision.
We believe students should be equipped to flourish in an uncertain and changing world. At Gordon College, career-focused academics blend with a life-giving faith community to prepare young Christians to make a difference with hope and confidence.
