There is almost no area of human endeavor, from mathematics to literature to sports, that is not the focus of an area of psychology . We are housed in the Mack Social Science building. Students may major or minor in psychology. The undergraduate program requires that students take a broad range of courses in the core areas of the discipline. The program also encourages students to apply what they learn through research and applied practica.
Many classes are small, and professors are accessible.
The Master of Arts degree is offered in general psychology, and there is a professional master's M.A. track in behavior analysis . Ph.D. training is available in experimental psychology , behavior analysis , or clinical psychology . The department also participates in an interdisciplinary doctoral program in social psychology . The department has many faculty with national and international reputations and has had an impact on the national scene. The American Psychological Society was founded in our department, for example.