The Bachelor of Science program is intended to prepare students for doctoral programs in psychology, leading to careers in teaching, research, or clinical psychology. It may also provide desirable preparation for some health-related professions. The Bachelor of Arts program is intended to provide a general background in psychology for students seeking employment at the baccalaureate level, wanting to apply the principles of psychology in other disciplines, or preparing for many master's-level graduate programs or professional schools. A student may earn either a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology, but not both. The optional Master of Science degree is taken by some doctoral students in the course of their work toward the doctorate.
Specialization also exists in the subareas of community, law, sport, and quantitative psychology.
The program in clinical psychology is accredited by the American Psychological Association and provides scientific and professional training. An undergraduate degree in psychology is desirable, but not required. Some preparation in biological, social, or quantitative sciences is strongly advised. Applicants are judged on a number of criteria, including academic and research backgrounds, Graduate Record Examination scores, and written evaluations submitted by former professors or supervisors. Students with little training in psychology may be required to complete preliminary work in undergraduate courses.