Get ready for your future career — come spend the semester with us at the Mount Ida Campus of UMass Amherst
Prepare yourself for graduate school and/or employment with relevant experience in the field.
About
Psychological and Brain Sciences LEAD at Mount Ida Campus
Explore career opportunities while gaining valuable experience for the job market.
The PBS (Psychological and Brain Sciences) LEAD (Linking Employment to Academic Development) program is designed to enrich your work as a major in Psychological and Brain Sciences. You'll spend a semester working at exciting locations in Greater Boston while completing courses relevant to your major.
In the spotlight
"It was like I went from solely being a student ID number to being a scholar with an entire world of opportunities waiting for me. Never in the entire four years of my college career have I ever felt so supported and seen."
Program Partners
Spend the semester at the Mount Ida Campus in Newton working at exciting internship placements with one of our program partners, including:
Contact
Christina Metevier
Christina Metevier is the Associate Provost for Mount Ida Campus Academic Programs, providing leadership and oversight for the academic function on campus.
LEAD Programs at Mount Ida Campus
Linking Employment to Academic Development with semester-long internships + coursework
The Mount Ida Campus of UMass Amherst in Newton, Mass., is a full-service campus that provides students access to top employers and an opportunity to join a community of peers participating in professional development and experiential learning opportunities in Greater Boston. At the Mount Ida campus, students enjoy:
- Award-winning UMass dining
- Free parking
- A free campus rec center and free membership at the YMCA adjacent to campus
- Free transportation to the MBTA and select internship sites
- Access to Boston activities and events
- and more
