The Psychology Program at Luther Luther s psychology program emphasizes the basic psychological processes learning, memory, motivation, emotions, personality, perception, and thinking-in both humans and animals. Study includes both the biological basis of behavior and the interpersonal and social context in which it occurs. The psychology department emphasizes opportunities for students to examine and experience these principles. Most of the department s courses provide appropriate laboratory experience.
Independent studies are also available to students.
Luther s January term allows students to concentrate their efforts in one specific area. The Psychobiology Program Psychobiology is an interdisciplinary major which is recommended for those students with interests in both psychology and biology. Graduates may pursue vocations in either biology or psychology, or they may go on to graduate study in behavioral biology or experimental psychology. The program is appropriate for premedical students with the addition of specific courses in chemistry and physics. It is also well-suited for students preparing for dentistry, physical therapy, nursing, health administration, and other related fields.