Psychology

Main Content

Study how and why humans behave and act the way they do.

As a psychology student, you’ll learn how scientific methods are used to study the behavior of animals and human beings, and you’ll use those methods in laboratory settings.

Programs Offered

Sample Courses

• General Psychology
• Introductory Neuroscience
• Comparative Psychology
• Development/Cognitive Research
• Evolutionary Psychology

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Special Admission Requirements

There are no special admissions requirements for this program.

Our Faculty

Our tenure-track faculty members maintain active research labs with both undergraduate and graduate research assistants. Our faculty are active in several research areas including: cognition, learning, developmental, social, physiological and quantitative psychology. Meet our faculty.

What Sets Us Apart

You may choose from courses in the areas of neuroscience, animal behavior, cognitive psychology, social and personality psychology and applied psychology. Research alongside active faculty in areas like neuroimmunology, attitude formation and change, evolutionary psychology, comparative animal learning, applied behavior analysis, ethical decision-making, terror management and human development.

Career Prospects

Most psychology graduates pursue advanced study in clinical, experimental or organizational psychology, as well as counseling, leading to careers in health care, government or education. Others alumni choose to enter medical school or law school.

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