Understanding why people feel, think, and behave the way they do is at theheart of the study of psychology. This comprehensive approach allows them to pursue graduate workand careers in diverse areas ranging from brain research to helping individuals,families, or communities function more effectively. Our approach to the study of psychology recognizes that the mind andbehavior arise out of a complicated interplay among biological, social andsocietal processes. Therefore, this approach discourages simple explanationsof psychological problems in favor of complex ones.
Classes typically are small, andin virtually every class, there is a great deal of discussion.
We want ourstudents to be active learners and persons who can express themselves withthe written and spoken word. We offer options for a bachelor of arts degree and a bachelor of sciencedegree. The bachelor of arts degree emphasizes psychology as a social scienceand includes courses in social psychology, developmental psychology, psychologicaldisorders, and abnormal psychology. The bachelor of science degree emphasizespsychology as a natural science and includes courses in physiological psychology,sensation and perception, learning, mathematics, and related courses inthe natural sciences. Students enhance their understanding of psychology through independentstudies and internships.