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Psychology (BS)

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Psychology & Education Undergraduate Bachelor of Science

Program Delivery

Residential Program, Online Program

Degree Designation

Bachelor of Science

Program Level

Undergraduate

Program Type

Major

College

College of Arts & Sciences

School/Department(s)

Program Description

Mission

Psychology is a scientific enterprise that attempts to articulate principles of human and animal behavior. These principles are formulated within the context of biological, socio-cultural, and environmental factors. Psychology is both a field of scientific inquiry and a professional activity: it shares its subject matter and its methods with the biological and social sciences, while simultaneously sharing some of the same concerns of the arts; namely, human motivation, emotion, aesthetic appreciation and experience, creativity, and the individual’s relations to the world and humankind. Students may explore the discipline from experimental, personality/social, developmental, and/or clinical perspectives. A research-based senior thesis is required, along with an oral presentation at a regional undergraduate research conference.  Upper level practica, internships, or field placements that provide practical work experience in a special interest area are encouraged.

Goals

  • To expose students to the full range of ideas in the field of Psychology.

  • To give students the opportunity to experience the process of being and acting like a professional in the field of Psychology.

  • To prepare students for lifelong career development.

Additional Program Information

Graduate School Preparation

The Psychology Major is an excellent preparation for most professional schools in:

  • Law

  • Medicine

  • Education

  • Business

  • Psychology


Potential Careers

  • Army Mental Health Specialist

  • Child Development Specialist

  • Employee Relations Specialist

  • Probation/Parole Officer

  • Substance Abuse Counselor


Potential Careers with advanced degrees

  • Applied Statistician

  • Clinical Social Worker

  • Guidance Counselor

  • Military Counselor

  • Neuropsychologist

  • School Psychologist

  • Speech Pathologist

Admission Criteria

There are no additional criteria to declare this major.