As the science concerned with the study of behavior, psychology includes such areas as learning and memory, motivation, sensory processes and perception, biological bases of behavior, social interactions, aging and development, personality, and clinical and abnormal psychology. Undergraduate study in psychology provides a sound basis for later professional graduate training on the M.A. or Ph.D. level in psychology. The psychology major may also provide important intellectual tools for those considering careers in management, law, education, social work, public relations, and health-related professions. The University College programs in psychology are allied with the Department of Psychology in Arts and Sciences at Washington University. Courses are normally scheduled one evening a week for two and a half hours.
Most courses are three units.
Three units of directed readings or independent study may apply to the major. Prescribed readings in a special area of psychology. Approval of a specific reading list by the supervising faculty member and the departmental coordinator is required prior to registration. Open only to University College psychology majors. Petition forms for enrollment are available in January Hall, Room 20.