First, psychology courses are part of a liberal education and thus provide a general understanding of psychology as a way of understanding human behavior. A second purpose of the undergraduate program is to provide a background for students who plan to do graduate work in psychology or in other professions in which an understanding of the principles of human behavior is important. The study of psychology tends to be good preparation for professions such as law, medicine, social work and education. Fordham provides students with the solid foundation in psychology that will prepare them not only for traditional careers in the discipline, such as clin ical, counseling, school, industrial, developmental and experimental psychology, but also for newly emerging careers in applied psychology. Some of those new areas include environmentalism, consumerism, health protection and industry.
Psychology is a diversified and flexible discipline that can accommodate a wide range of interests.
Individuals with a bachelor's degree can find employment in the area of health and human resources. Typical employers include private rehabilitative-social agencies, probation offices, research institutes, hospitals and government agencies. The social changes in our society are placing greater demands on psychology services at all levels. Fordham's Psychology Department Fordham's Psychology Department has a national reputation and is well known for the prominence of its faculty, graduate programs and excellence of undergraduate training. Our faculty expertise covers a wide range of specific sub-areas within psychology, so that undergraduate students are able to receive comprehensive training, as well as strong beginnings for specialized training in the areas of experimental, clinical, developmental psychology and psychometrics.