No photo yet. With roots in both philosophy and science, psychology is the orderly and systematic study of human behavior and mental processes. Whether you wish to engage in rigorous inquiry or have a casual interest in why humans act as they do, you will discover that psychology is a fascinating subject.
Many people find that their college psychology courses are among their most memorable.
If you're interested in questions about the brain and the mind, you might be attracted to conducting quantitative, empirical research. Some psychologists, for instance, study the brain and its biochemistry, the phenomena of sensation and perception, learning, thinking, and motivation. Perhaps you want to work with people. Some of our students have an active interest in how personality, cognition, and social relationships develop from infancy through old age. Others use their knowledge of psychology to help them become more effective teachers, nurses, or managers.