Classes typically are small, andin virtually every class, there is a great deal of discussion. We want ourstudents to be active learners and persons who can express themselves withthe written and spoken word. We offer options for a bachelor of arts degree and a bachelor of sciencedegree. The bachelor of arts degree emphasizes psychology as a social scienceand includes courses in social psychology, developmental psychology, psychologicaldisorders, and abnormal psychology. The bachelor of science degree emphasizespsychology as a natural science and includes courses in physiological psychology,sensation and perception, learning, mathematics, and related courses inthe natural sciences.
Students enhance their understanding of psychology through independentstudies and internships.
The independent study may include empirical data collection in the laboratoryor in the community, or extensive literature reviews concerning a particularissue in psychology. The independent study is highly valuable to studentsinterested in pursuing graduate training. Some of these projects have resultedin publications and presentations at regional conferences. The internship experience is one of the most valuable components of theacademic training that our students receive. The internships give studentsprofessional experience in such environments as psychiatric hospitals, centersfor domestic violence, juvenile detention centers, crisis centers, and localHead Start programs.