Program Overview

Introduction to the Psychology Program

The Psychology program is designed for students interested in exploring the science of how people and animals think, feel, and act. Psychology majors complete coursework that delves into behavior, emotions, cognitive processes, and the factors that influence them from various perspectives.

Program Overview

Psychologists study behavior at both a cellular level, examining the role of the brain and the nervous system, and at a more global level, examining the influences of culture. As psychology majors, students enhance their problem-solving, critical thinking, and writing and oral expression skills as they learn to use the tools available to behavioral scientists.

Career Opportunities

Students choose to major in psychology for many reasons. Psychology can be a primary area of interest within a liberal arts education, leading to many professional opportunities that require a bachelor's degree, or it can be a pre-professional program leading to advanced study in graduate school. Popular types of graduate programs pursued by graduates of this program include:

• Counseling
• School psychology
• Education
• Clinical psychology
• Psychological science
• Social work
• Forensic psychology/criminal justice
• Industrial/organizational psychology
• Behavior analysis
• Law school
• College administration

Research and Service Learning

Each year, hundreds of psychology students participate in research and service learning projects. Approximately 40 students complete field placements, and five complete honors thesis projects. Many students take their scholarship to a high level, participating as co-authors with faculty on professional conference presentations.

Program Details

The major is part of the Department of Psychology, an academic unit within the College of Health and Behavioral Studies.

Degrees Offered

• B.A. in Psychology
• B.S. in Psychology

Concentrations and Minors

• Concentrations: None
• Minors: None

Curriculum and Requirements

For detailed program information and curriculum, the program offers two degree paths: B.A. and B.S. in Psychology, each with its specific requirements.