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Psychology Degree

Bachelor of Arts, Minor

Program Type:

Major, Minor

Career Path:

Social Sciences

Program Site:

Department of Psychology

College or School:

Undergraduate College

Why study Psychology?

Psychology prepares students for virtually any career that involves human interaction. It examines such topics as the nature of knowledge, justice, right and wrong, good and evil, persons, freedom, determinism, moral responsibility, beauty, art, and the nature and grounds of religious experience and belief.

The Psychology degree is offered as a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and a minor.


What classes would I take?

Our model and curriculum educate the whole person and often help students discover interests they had never previously discovered. Students generally take 100-200 level courses during their first year of college, while registering for higher level courses as upperclassmen.

Sample courses that you may take as a Psychology student include:

  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Social Affective Neuroscience
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Social Psychology
  • Stress and Coping
  • Seminar in Cognitive Psychology
  • Seminar in Developmental Psychology
  • Seminar in Physiological Psychology
  • Seminar in History and Systems of Psychology
  • Seminar in Animal Behavior

* Courses listed above are offered during the current academic year. Course availability and offerings can change at any time. Refer to the Academic Bulletin to view all major requirements.


What kind of experience will I gain?

A major in psychology provides students with a strong foundation of theory and research across various areas of psychology; along with the methodological, laboratory, and statistical skills needed to understand and contribute to psychological research. In addition, directed study and honors program opportunities allow students to work directly with faculty members on research.

Students in this program will develop the following skills:

  • Able to gather, interpret and explain scientific research
  • Decision making
  • Propensity to assist others
  • Awareness of how people think, solve problems, and process information
  • Perform statistical analyses
  • Design and conduct research projects
  • Write proposals and reports
  • Understanding of human learning and memory

Are there extracurricular activities?

Joining a club or organization is a great way to get involved and do more with your major. Our Psychology students participate in the following programs:


What kind of job can I get?

Careers that often interest Psychology majors, and fields our graduates work in, include:

Consulting and marketing are among the most common career fields of recent Psychology graduates, but the major sends students into a wide variety of sectors, including law, education and social work.

Philosophy

Philosophy examines such topics as the nature of knowledge, justice, right and wrong, good and evil, persons, freedom, determinism, moral responsibility, beauty, art, and the nature and grounds of religious experience and belief.

Philosophy

Sociology

Sociology involves a scientific study of social groupings, institutions, occupations, education, personal experience and several other areas.

Sociology
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