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Psychology
Psychology is the scientific study of behavior. Psychologists develop theories to explain behavior and to generate hypotheses that are tested through quantitative and qualitative research methods. Depending on the situation, psychologists may attempt to describe, explain, predict, and change behavior.
Psychology students develop transferable skills in several areas including research design and analysis, the ability to understand human behavior, recognition of and tolerance for diversity, report writing and presentation, establishing rapport in groups, and critical thinking. With these skills, graduates gain employment as for example: educators, counselors, administrators, managers, personnel analysts, researchers (including market researchers), police and corrections officers, and sales people. Graduates also enter Master's and doctoral programs in many areas of psychology and in rehabilitation, special education, business and social work. Recent demographic analyses predict a continued high demand for individuals with a background in psychology.
Psychology B.A.
The School of Psychological Sciences offers a quality, comprehensive, and coherent program. Students learn the research methods and core theories employed by psychologists. Students are also exposed to the diversity of psychology through a range of elective courses. The variety of courses offered permits students to choose a set of psychology courses that are related to their interests and career goals. Students participate in a field experience in which they work in a supervised psychology-related setting.
Students with a grade point average of 3.25 or better are invited to enroll in the Honors program. Students are encouraged to consult the Psychology Coordinator for Honors. Qualified students are invited to apply for membership in PSI CHI, the national psychology honor society. Applications and qualifications are posted outside the PSI CHI office.
For degree and program requirements, see:
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