Undergraduate Programs Department of Psychology Undergraduate Programs Psychology is the scientific study of behavior, human and animal, normal and abnormal. Psychology attempts to explain why organisms act the way they do.
Psychologists focus on the links among brain, environment, and behavior.
The field is diverse and attracts people with a variety of interests and skills. Psychologists seek to answer a wide range of questions. This section of the Psychology Department web site is intended for use by undergraduate students majoring in Psychology or Social Science with an Emphasis in Psychology, Psychology minors, and others interested in studying psychology.