Bachelor of Science in Psychology Major

Psychology is the scientific study of behavior. In addition to helping students understand themselves and others, the research findings of psychology have wide application to many professional fields, from human services to medical, industrial, and educational settings. Within the major there is flexibility to select courses that meet individual career objectives. i.e. sports psychology, school psychology, forensic psychology, health psychology, organizational psychology, clinical psychology, child psychology, neuropsychology, applied behavior analysis, special education, autism, cognitive, developmental, social, gender, conservation psychology, etc. Career Opportunities: Students are prepared to enter the world of work in counseling, research, autism treatment, personnel administration, human service agencies, special education, elementary school teaching or other child life work; to continue their studies at the graduate level; or to enter related fields such as medicine, law, criminal justice, and social work. Program Objectives: To study human and other animal behavior from a scientific perspective with consideration of the environmental, biological, and multicultural influences on behavior. To introduce students to the scientific findings of psychology as they relate to diverse populations and as they apply to a range of professional fields including medicine, human services, industry, and educational settings. To provide flexibility of course selection to meet individual career objectives. To encourage internships and minors in related fields of interest.