Bachelor of Science in Psychology

The Department of Psychology offers course work at several levels: Introductory courses for students in other programs who wish an elementary knowledge of psychology. Courses supportive of work in other majors. An undergraduate major that is sufficiently flexible to allow students to prepare for graduate programs in psychology, professional schools (e.g. law, medicine) or for employment after graduation. Graduate course work leading to the Ph.D. in clinical psychology, social psychology, cognition/cognitive development, or psychology and law. Facilities are available for course work and laboratory experiences in areas of psychology such as cognition, personality, social, biological psychology, cognitive development, and psychology and law. Students who wish to increase chances of employment related to their undergraduate majors should consult an adviser concerning areas of specialization within psychology. Students planning graduate work in psychology should consult with their faculty adviser concerning career choices and development. Learning Outcomes We expect that our Psychology graduating students will have: a basic knowledge of psychology and related fields. the ability to evaluate the assumptions, purposes, methods, and results of psychological research and scholarship. skills in teamwork, leadership, writing, speaking and listening, especially concerning psychology-related topics.