The goal of psychology is to understand the processes involved in actions, feelings, thoughts, and experiences. Psychologists study these processes in both humans and animals. Psychologists develop theories to explain behavior and to generate hypotheses that are tested through scientific, both quantitative and qualitative, research methods. Depending on the situation, psychologists may attempt to describe, explain, predict, and change behavior. The Department of Psychology offers a quality, comprehensive, and coherent program.
Students learn the research methods and core theories employed by psychologists.
Students are also exposed to the diversity of psychology through a range of elective courses. The variety of courses offered permits students to choose a set of psychology courses that are related to their interests and career goals. All psychology students are given the opportunity to design, conduct, and write up their own research project. Students also participate in a field experience in which they work in a supervised psychology-related setting. Psychology students develop transferable skills in several areas including research design and analysis, the ability to understand human behavior, recognition of and tolerance for diversity, report writing and presentation, establishing rapport in groups, and critical thinking.