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Psychology

College of Arts and Sciences

Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences

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EXPLORE THE MIND, BRAIN AND BEHAVIOR

Psychology is the study of the basic processes of the mind and the brain, and the behavior they produce. Because psychology is a hub science, the scientific contributions of psychological research apply many other fields such as law, medicine and engineering. Our undergraduates learn about basic principles of human and animal behavior, the scientific methods used to derive and refine those principles and appropriate ways to apply such knowledge. Because of the interdisciplinary nature of psychology, our major prepares students with transferrable skills applicable to a wide variety of careers.

AREAS OF STUDY

Brain and Behavior
Cognition
Cultural Perspectives
The Social Self
Clinical Science
Child Development

CAREER OPTIONS

Research Scientist
Therapist
Psychiatrist
Human Resources Specialist
Leadership Consultant
Marketing Analyst
Career Counselor

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

Social Work
Marriage & Family Therapy
Clinical Science
Social Psychology
Human Factors
School Psychology
Medicine
Law
Business

What’s special about this program?

Our faculty members are award-winning experts across areas such as the development of children in adverse environments, impact of prejudice and processes of change in psychotherapy. We collaborate with multiple departments, the Early Learning Center and the new fMRI research facility. Through our comprehensive program of research and teaching students participate as research assistants with faculty, psychology students develop strong theoretical frameworks for understanding psychological issues and acquire skills associated with gathering and analyzing data.

Get Involved

Psychology Club

Psi Chi Psychology Honor Society

McNair Scholars

Undergraduate Research Summer Scholars

Active Minds

Sample curriculum

FRESHMAN

ENGL110	Seminar in Composition
MATH114	College Mathematics
PSYC100	General Psychology
PSCY207	Research Methods
UNIV101	First Year Experience
	University Breadth Course
	Foreign Language Course
	Elective Courses