BA in Psychology

The goal of the Department of Psychology is to provide students with an understanding of the methods and content of scientific and applied psychology. The primary means of attaining our mission is classroom instruction. We offer courses across a wide range of disciplines within psychology; some of our courses also include laboratories that focus on experimental and statistical work. Some of these courses are beginning to be offered as fully online and as hybrid courses (partially online and partially in the classroom). Further learning opportunities are made available through field work, the Honors Program, Experiential Learning, Independent Study, and Internships. Our Internship Program consists of supervised work placements for which students earn academic credit; potential sites include human service organizations as well as community and industrial settings. Choose from one of our six Bachelor of Arts specialty concentrations?to tailor your undergraduate training to meet your needs and goals. You can choose any concentration based on your interests.? Consider our BA with Industrial/Organizational concentration and its focus on business and industry. Learn about psychological tools used to select and motivate employees and create productive work environments that honor the work/life balance. Are you planning for a career in the helping professions and want to apply to programs in clinical or counseling psychology, or social work? Consider our BA with a Human Services concentration. This option includes specialized junior year classes that prepare you for a year-long senior year internship, gaining valuable networks and experience. Are you someone who likes to advocate for others and seek strategies for positive organizational or community change, or are you considering pursuing an advanced degree in clinical, counseling, or community psychology? Consider our BA with a Community concentration. Students learn about intervention models in the junior year and engage in community-based fieldwork in the senior year. Are you interested in psychology across the lifespan or a career working with children? Consider our BA with Human Development concentration with its focus on children and adolescence. Supplement this learning with hands-on experience in research, volunteering, or internship. Do you want broad training in the field and/or are you planning to go to graduate school in psychology? Consider our BA with a Standard concentration that covers the core disciplines in psychology. Learning Outcomes - Students will be able to: Describe key concepts, principles, themes, and applications across a variety of content domains in psychology. Use scientific reasoning and critical thinking to interpret psychological phenomena. Design, conduct, and interpret, basic psychological research, accounting for sociocultural factors (where relevant). Apply ethical standards to evaluate psychological science and practice. Work effectively in groups and exhibit teamwork skills. Identify meaningful professional career choices and post-graduation plans prior to graduation. Career Options: Community relations, Counseling, Human resources, Management, Nonprofit work, Prevention and intervention work, Research, Social work.