The Urban Psychology Program is designed to help students understand connections between societal change, economics and the physical environment, along with issues and problems common to urban life. It prepares students for entry-level jobs or experiences for graduate training in the social sciences.
All students complete a field placement in a substance abuse treatment facility.
As a metropolitan university with a strong public service and outreach mission, VCU has a long history of working with local organizations. Every student will graduate with a major in psychology with specialized training that will accelerate achievement of your long-term goals.