BA MAJOR & MINOR
What You’ll Study
This program explores four major topic areas: biological psychology, social psychology/psychology of personality, learning and development, and mental health. Through your classes, projects, and out-of-class experiences, you will:
- Get a broad background in the basics of the field: foundational theories, research methods, and important studies
- Learn to apply a scientific approach to understanding behavior and mental processes
- Practice collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data
Senior Capstone Courses
In a two-course senior capstone sequence, you’ll either conduct an advanced-level research project or get real-world practicum experience through an internship. Your advisor will help you design a capstone experience that will best help you meet your career goals, as well as suggest service and work opportunities to support your progress.
Past Students’ Capstone Research Projects
- Wilderness therapy for adolescent depression
- Violent video games as catharsis therapy
- Service-learning and promotion of civic-mindedness
Past Students’ Psychology Internships
- Tutoring elementary school children with special needs
- Learning diagnostic procedures for children with autism
- Locating social services for adults diagnosed with mental health disorders
- Behavioral management therapy for adults with developmental disabilities
Versatile Degree for Any Career
A deeper understanding of human nature and its complex interactions of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors is relevant to almost any career field. There are clinical and research jobs, many of which require graduate school, as well as jobs in non-psychology fields that use this skill set. You can take this degree just about anywhere you want to go — its value lies in how you decide to shape it.
Common Jobs for Psychology Majors
- Art or music therapist
- Clinical psychologist
- School counselor
- Forensic psychologist
- Occupational therapist
- Market researcher
- Special needs educator
- Sports psychologist
- Rehabilitation counselor
- Human resources manager
