Psychology Major
Major or Minor
A psychology degree from 大象视频 will help you understand people better, know how the human brain works, and prepare you to help those who may be struggling. Our undergraduate program prepares students to serve their community and the鈥痺orld by helping others. Our focused bachelor鈥檚 program in psychology will equip students to enter the job market following graduation or to continue on to master鈥檚 or doctoral-level education.
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of majors complete an internship in the community
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grad school acceptance and job placement rate
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of majors are personally advised & mentored by a faculty member
In pursuing a psychology major or minor, you鈥檒l take part in a variety of courses taught by expert faculty.
Psychology Major
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Program 鈥 4 years
Courses will include:
- Development across the lifespan
- Cognitive & social psychology
- Research methodology
- Abnormal psychology
Psychology Minor
Courses will include:
- Development across the lifespan
- Cognitive & social psychology
- Research methodology
- Abnormal psychology
Psychology students experience a wide variety of internship placement opportunities. From a mental health facility in Texas to an orphanage in Uganda to a local crisis response center, every student completes at least 150 internship hours.
With a B.A., prepare for an exciting future as a:
- Mental health technician at an inpatient hospital
- Child advocacy specialist
- Social service case manager
- Family resource specialist
- ABA therapist with individuals on the autism spectrum
- Social services coordinator
- Residential treatment specialist
- Skills training specialist
With an advanced degree, prepare for an exciting future as a:
- Social worker
- School psychologist
- Professor
- Researcher
- Therapist/counselor
- Clinical psychologist
You鈥檒l gain career-shaping skills such as:
- Understanding of the human brain & behavior
- Practical skills within social services work
- Critical thinking & research skills
Psychology Major Highlights
Learn to understand people better, discover how the human brain works, and prepare to help those who may be struggling. With at least 150 hours of internships, become equipped to enter the job market following graduation or to continue on to a master鈥檚 or doctoral-level education.
Also Consider These Areas of Study
As you鈥檙e thinking about a degree in psychology, you may consider these other areas of study along with it:
Still deciding?
Meet Our Faculty & Staff
Amber Beamer-Rohde, MSW
Chair of Psychology Department, Assistant Professor of Psychology
Take the Next Step
Take the first step toward your 大象视频 degree in psychology. Visit campus, apply, request information or ask questions about financial aid.