The department offers broad preparation for students desiring entry into helping professions where there are openings at the bachelor's degree level, graduate study in psychology or related disciplines, and careers in such areas as human resources, public relations, and social services.
Students seeking certification in elementary education often find it a helpful co-major.
Faculty represent a wide range of specialized interests. Research facilities available to students include an animal colony, individual experiment rooms, and computers. Psychology 100 is prerequisite for all other courses in the department. Please see the Registrar's page for course offering schedules. Introduces the student to a scientific approach to understanding behavior.