Majors/Minors

degreesThe Department of Psychology offers three degree programs: a B.A. in psychology, a B.S.. in psychobiology, and a B.A. in psychology and social relations.

In addition, students from other departments may minor in psychology, psychobiology, or psychology and social relations.
 
Psychology Major

The psychology major provides students with an introduction to the basic areas of the discipline, which include clinical, counseling, experimental, physiological, social, developmental, personality, and educational psychology.

This broad foundation prepares students for a wide range of professional and academic experiences beyond college. Some of these options include entry level positions in the mental health and human services field, or graduate study in psychology, counseling, social work, occupational therapy, and other allied health fields. A psychology major also provides a good foundation for professional studies in law, medicine, and business. Psychology Curriculum.

Psychobiology Major

The Department of Psychology in conjunction with the Department of Biological Sciences offers a major in psychobiology. This course of study focuses on the behavior of animals. Courses in the major will be taught by members of both departments and will explore both the biological and psychological bases of animal and human behavior. The psychobiology degree will make graduates marketable in both the areas of psychology and the biological sciences.

Graduates from the program will have training and skills that could lead to employment working with animals in zoos, marine parks, and veterinary hospitals in addition to more general employment and opportunities for graduate study. Psychobiology Curriculum.

Psychology and Social Relations Major

The psychology and social relations major (PSR) is a unique integration of course work from psychology, sociology, and anthropology. It emphasizes methods, the human life span, global perspectives, and student initiative in experiential education. This major prepares students for entry-level positions in the mental health and human services field, or for graduate study in psychology, sociology, social work, human services, and related fields.

Majors complete an interdisciplinary core of courses in psychology and sociology. These are designed to develop research and thinking skills as well as to expose students to critical areas within and between the disciplines. Psychology and Social Relations Curriculum    
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