Program Overview

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Introduction to the Psychology Program

The Psychology program at UC Davis is designed for students who are fascinated by human behavior and want to understand how people think, feel, act, and interact. Psychologists conduct studies to learn about what makes people the way they are, including their biology, environment, and culture. This knowledge can be used to solve real-world problems in nearly every field, including business, counseling, teaching, and technology, and help people who suffer from neuropsychiatric disorders or experience psychological distress.

Major Requirements

You’ll begin your studies with a generalized psychology course to introduce you to the subject matter. After taking the foundational research methods and statistics courses, you’ll be better equipped to take our advanced psychology courses. If you’re pursuing a Bachelor of Science, you’ll be taking a series of mathematics, chemistry, and biological science courses on top of the depth subject matter. Bachelor of Arts students will have the opportunity to take a number of humanities and/or science courses while completing the in-depth subject matter.

Degree Outcomes

The Psychology program at UC Davis offers two degree options:

• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Science

Careers

Graduates of the Psychology program can pursue a variety of careers, including:

• Counselor/Therapist
• Psychologist
• Psychiatrist
• Applied Behavior Analyst
• Speech-Language Pathologist
• Teacher
• Human Resources Official

Graduate Study

The Psychology program at UC Davis also offers opportunities for graduate study in fields such as:

• Counseling
• Psychology
• Social work
• Sport psychology
• Industrial-organizational psychology
• Forensic psychology
• Medicine

Alumni Employers

Graduates of the Psychology program at UC Davis have gone on to work for a variety of employers, including:

• Tesla
• Google
• Microsoft
• Credit Karma
• UC Davis Health
• Pandora

Related Degrees

The Psychology program at UC Davis is related to other degrees such as:

• Cognitive Science
• Human Development
• Sociology

Research Opportunities

The Psychology program at UC Davis offers a variety of research opportunities for undergraduate students, including:

• Participating in research projects and labs
• Working directly with faculty members
• Exploring internships and jobs on campus and beyond

Global Learning Programs

The Psychology program at UC Davis also offers opportunities for global learning, including:

• Studying abroad
• Pursuing global learning on campus

Undergraduate Research

The Psychology program at UC Davis encourages undergraduate students to participate in research opportunities, including:

• Hands-on research projects
• Working with faculty members
• Exploring research opportunities on campus and beyond

What Can I Do with My Psychology Major?

The Psychology program at UC Davis provides students with a variety of career opportunities and skills, including:

• Understanding human behavior
• Conducting research
• Working with people
• Solving real-world problems
• Pursuing graduate study in fields such as counseling, psychology, and social work.