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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 scientific study of the mind, brain and behavior. At UD, you will learn how to investigate human and animal behavior, evaluate evidence and apply psychological science to real-world questions. Because psychology connects with fields such as medicine, engineering and law, the major builds transferable skills in research, data analysis, critical thinking and communication. You can see that work in action through UD’s Institute for Community Mental Health, where faculty connect research, clinical services and community needs.

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?

Research is a major part of studying psychology at UD—and you can get involved as an undergraduate. Join faculty-led labs exploring behavioral neuroscience, clinical science, cognition and social psychology. You may work alongside faculty and graduate students, earn academic credit for research or complete a senior thesis. Students also have access to advanced resources such as UD’s Center for Biomedical and Brain Imaging, home to Delaware’s first research fMRI scanner.

You can also explore how psychology makes a difference beyond the lab. Through the Center for Training, Evaluation, and Community Collaboration, faculty partner with community agencies to strengthen evidence-based mental health practices. The center helps undergraduate and graduate students build experience in real-world mental health settings.

Explore psychological and brain sciences research labs.

Get Involved

Psychology Club
Psi Chi Psychology Honor Society
Making Doctors
Active Minds
Best Buddies
Project Sunshine
Phi Delta Epsilon International Medical Fraternity
McNair Scholars
Undergraduate Research Summer Scholars

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