Among fields requiring a college degree, it is expected to be the third fastest-growing field in America through the year 2005 and to continue to grow steadily for at least another dozen years after that. As a psychology major at the Mount, you will focus on the scientific study of human behavior and mental processes. You will learn about a variety of topics in psychology, including human development, personality, psychological disorders, social interaction, and psychological research. Because we developed our program using the guidelines for undergraduate education published by the American Psychological Association, as well as the requirements and preferences of U.S. graduate programs, you can be sure that you will receive the courses and experiences you need to advance in your chosen career.
Psychology is the second most popular undergraduate major in the United States, and for good reason.
Employers actively recruit workers with these skills. Thus, a psychology major is an excellent steppingstone for a variety of careers , and it provides excellent preparation for graduate school in psychology, counseling, law, business, medicine, or a host of other fields.