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PSYCHOLOGY
Psychology is a biological, behavioral, social, and applied science, whose theories are integral to an understanding of ourselves and our place in the world.
The department offers a B.A. degree with a major in psychology, a B.A. degree with a major in psychology education, and a minor in psychology. In addition, an interdepartmental major between psychology and biology with an emphasis on neuroscience is also available. Students first learn the fundamentals of biology and psychology and then concentrate on courses that examine the structure and function of the nervous system and its relationship to behavior. Detailed instructions regarding an interdepartmental major are available from the Department or the Arts and Science Advisement Center and Dean's Office.
The courses offered by the Department of Psychology provide students
with an understanding of the principles of behavior, of the scientific
methods used to derive and add to those principles, and of appropriate
ways in which to apply such knowledge. Experimental psychology seeks to
isolate in the laboratory the basic processes involved in neural systems,
learning, perception, social behavior, personality development, thinking,
etc. Applied psychology focuses on methods used to approach problems in
settings such as industry, government, and the general community, as well
as in the field of mental health. The many aspects of theoretical, experimental
and applied psychology are represented in the introductory and 300-level
courses, and more advanced courses enable students to pursue special interests
in greater depth. Many courses offer experience in laboratory or field
research. Laboratory experiences include the study of cognitive, learning,
perceptual, physiological, and social processes, and the investigation
of clinically interesting phenomena. Facilities are also available, both
on campus and at nearby institutions, for computer modeling of psychological
processes and for data analysis.
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