What Will You Learn?
You will learn to analyze, evaluate and apply psychological principles and theories, all of which are applicable to you professionally and personally. As a psychology major, you will:
- Engage in a critical examination of a variety of exciting psychological concepts
- Develop exceptional research skills, spanning a variety of techniques
- Develop essential intellectual, critical thinking, and analytical skills
- Hone your communication skills - both written and verbal
Choose from a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree with the help of your academic advisor, who will guide you based on your career goals and interests.
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The Experience
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The psychology major includes the study of statistics and research methods, and allows you to choose course topics in the areas of clinical, developmental, and social psychology, as well as cognitive neuroscience.
All psychology majors also take Advanced Research Methods. In this class, you will design and execute your own research project by selecting a topic, developing your methodology, and collecting and analyzing data. You will present your findings to faculty and peers at the Psychology department's annual poster session presentation.
Our faculty are experts in their respective knowledge areas. This translates into exceptional course content, experiential activities, and research opportunities. Professors in the department are eager to collaborate with students on research projects — an essential experience for students considering postgraduate studies. Many of these partnerships lead to journal publications and academic presentations. Students regularly present their work at regional and national conferences, including the Eastern Psychological Association (EPA) and American Psychological Association (APA).