Our Psychology major and minor develop a broad background in psychological science, the theoretical frameworks used to study human behavior, empirical research and lab experience, and the sociocultural contexts of human behavior.

As a major, you?ll:

• receive a broad introduction to the methods and perspectives of psychology
• learn about research design and statistical methods
• take laboratory courses
• complete a cultural, ethnicity and psychology requirement
• take three electives

• complete a senior seminar and thesis

Research is the key to this major. All seniors complete an empirical research investigation, and all of our faculty members have active research labs.