College: College of Arts and Sciences
Degrees: B.A., B.S., minor, M.A., Ph.D.
See Also: Department of Psychology
Psychology is the science of the behavior of humans and animals. The topics of investigation range from the life sciences to the social sciences, and applications occur in clinical, industrial, community, and other social contexts. Psychological knowledge contributes to the understanding of experience and behavior and to the formation of optimal personal relations.
A career in psychology usually requires a graduate degree. An undergraduate major in psychology can serve as a prerequisite for graduate study in psychology or as background for other careers, e.g., business, law, medical or allied health sciences, and teaching. A major in psychology also can serve the general interest of liberal arts education.
This is a suggested 4-year schedule of courses for students to follow, including milestones that should be met each year.