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. Graduates from our program have found employment in such areas as business, education, social and human services, rehabilitative services and counseling. Others have pursued graduate degrees in psychology, counseling, and education at such institutions as Radford University, Virginia Tech, and Harvard University. We are always happy to hear from prospective students. .