Why people do the things they do is an age-old question. Despite its youth, it is a broad discipline essentially spanning the subject matter from biology to sociology. Biology studies the stuctures and functions of living organisms.
Sociology examines how groups function in society.
As scientists, psychologists follow scientific methods, using careful observation, experimentation, and analysis. The undergraduate Psychology Major at Niagara University exposes students to many content areas within the field. Students will take courses in developmental, social, physiological, cognitive, and clinical areas within the discipline, studying the interaction among environmental and internal influences on behavior. Students are required to complete eleven courses in Psychology for the Bachelor's degree. These eleven courses allow each student flexibility in pursuing electives that meet their personal educational goals.