Department of Psychology

About our Department

The Department of Psychology provides all students an opportunity to investigate the science of behavioral and mental processes. The department offers a variety of courses for students majoring in the field, as well as for majors in allied fields and students wishing an orientation to the field as part of their liberal arts education.

Those who study psychology are committed to helping people by solving real-world problems, and they can do it just about anywhere: in schools, hospitals, the military, non-profit organizations — even athletic teams! Among other things, our psychology majors have pursued successful careers as:

Art Therapists
Behavior Analysis
Clinical Psychologists
Counselors
Child Life Specialists
Criminal/Forensic Psychologists
Educational Psychologist
Physical and Occupational Therapists

Additionally, our majors have gone on to graduate programs in the following areas:

Behavior Analysis
Counseling Psychology
Clinical Psychology
Forensic Psychology
Physical and Occupational Therapy
School Psychology
Sports Psychology
Social Psychology

Upon graduation, students majoring in psychology will be able to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of psychological theory and content, understand and apply research methodology, think critically, understand the necessity for values in psychology (e.g. ethical behavior), exhibit technological (e.g. computer) competence in exploring various components of psychology, demonstrate effective written and oral communication within the field of psychology, realize the value in exploring issues of diversity relative to the discipline, and apply psychological concepts personally and professionally.