The Psychology major is designed to give students a broad background in the study of behavior. The program prepares students for graduate school or for careers in which knowledge of human behavior is essential. All students gain a basic understanding of behavior through required courses in general psychology, learning and research courses. Their academic experience culminates with three one-credit Professional Seminars which tie academic courses together and instills in them the importance of ethics, service, research and practice in psychology as a profession. Depending on students' interests, they choose other courses in the areas of psychology listed below.
Many students also elect to complete a full-time internship in a community setting.
Courses on special topics are often available, based on student and faculty interest. PSY 496 Directed Study in Research PSY 499 Internship . Psychology is a growing field with increasing influence in many parts of our society. Graduates in psychology often find that their undergraduate training provided not only a strong background in the content areas of psychology, but also excellent experience with organization and critical thinking skills. The American Psychological Association offers excellent on-line information about careers in psychology.