Psychology is both a domain of scientific inquiry and a field of applied practice.
The science of psychology is concerned with the study of how people perceive, learn, feel, think, develop, and interact with others. The practice of psychology helps people improve learning, performance, and mental health. Undergraduate degrees in psychology provide students a number of career path options. Further study in graduate school leads to professional careers as clinical, counseling, industrial, academic and other kinds of psychologists. Psychology is also a useful major for students planning careers in law, management, medicine, or social work.