Psychology concerns itself with the study of human and animal behavior.
It involves both pure science and the practical application of science to matters of everyday life. Those pursuing psychology as a field of study will find many career options centering around helping others understand, predict and control their own behavior and the behavior of others. Training in psychology also provides a valuable foundation for many professions the involve interpersonal interaction and communication. Some career options may require more than two years of college study. Students completing courses or a program in Psychology at Mission will come to a critical understanding of persons, the processes by which they develop, and the effects of cultural, social, and environmental factors on behavior.