Psychology at Central Psychology at Central Psychology at Central College Central offers a wide-range of psychology courses taught from a variety of perspectives. Central's program provides you with a solid background in the science of psychology and in the application of psychological principles to real-life situations, especially relationships. You can learn about theories of personality, psychological testing, psychopathology, developmental psychology, social behavior, experimental psychology, and principles of counseling. Because Central has a generalist program, your career options are wide open.
Some students go on to doctoral programs in counseling and clinical psychology.
Central students receive solid preparation for graduate school, according to Dr. Ed Willis, professor of psychology. The opportunity to conduct independent research in several classes at Central is particularly helpful. You don't have to go to graduate school to find a career, however. Many Central graduates with bachelor's degrees obtain jobs in alcohol and substance abuse counseling, or working with the mentally or physically challenged people, juvenile offenders or prison populations. Others pursue careers in organizations such as the Principle Financial Group, Equitable of Iowa, Telecom USA, Firstar Bank-Iowa, and the Polk County Department of Human Services.