More information about psychology is available at the department homepage . The Department of Psychology at The Ohio State University has had a long and distinguished history. Some notable scholars of the past include George Arps, Harold Burtt, Donald Campbell, Harold Edgerton, Horace English, Paul Fitts, Frank Fletcher, John Horrocks, George Kelly, Paul Mussen, Harold Pepinsky, Sidney Pressey, Samuel Renshaw, Francis P. Robinson, Carl Rogers, Julian Rotter, Alvin Scodel, Carroll Shartle, Ralph Stogdill, George Thompson, Herbert Toops, Albert Weiss, Robert Wherry, and Delos Wickens. The department is made up of faculty from nine different specialty areas. A variety of courses are offered in each of these areas for both majors and nonmajors.
Psychology is one of the most popular undergraduate majors.
Many of the remaining one-half find work in a field related to psychology. Psychology majors seek employment in a variety of settings. Welfare agencies, hospitals, mental health programs, and counseling agencies offer employment opportunities at the bachelor's level. Industry needs individuals with a strong background in psychology who know research and statistical techniques. Other psychology majors find employment in administration, education, law enforcement, health, engineering, architecture, recreation therapy, penal systems, wildlife, and environment-related occupations.