Psychology is the scientific study of behavior, especially human behavior.
And, of course, many do both. In the laboratory and in the field, psychologists seek ever improved understanding and explanation of growth and development, learning, perception, personality structure, and the like. Elsewhere, other psychologists are guiding students to better vocational choice, helping the disabled to build new lives for themselves, improving the design of man-machine systems, or conducting opinion surveys. They are controlling behavior through the application of scientific principles. The Psychology Department at Nichols College provides a strong major and an excellent opportunity for study and training in this field.