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Department of Psychology

We are committed to providing students with knowledge of theories and research in the scientific study of behavior and mental activity.

Psychology students will learn the basic tools of psychological research and how to clearly communicate the results of scientific studies. Through internships, class projects, and independent research, students will have the opportunity to put learned psychological principles into practice. Through this combination of classroom and practical learning, the psychology program prepares students for graduate study or employment in psychology-related fields.

Majors and Minors

Human Development and Family Science (Interdisciplinary) Major

Offered through collaboration between the departments of Education, Psychology, and Sociology, this major explores the many factors that shape an individual’s socioemotional development, and prepares students to give families and children their voices in the community to fulfill their dreams and goals.
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Psychology Major

Students gain an in-depth perspective on psychological theory, research, mental health, and clinical treatments. Students customize the curriculum by focusing on one of two concentrations: General Psychology or Human Factors.
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Public Health Major

Public Health focuses on understanding epidemiology, preventing disease, promoting human health, and preparing for crisis response. This major prepares students for career paths related to Healthcare Administration, Health Education, Health and Safety Engineering, as well as master degree programs in Public Health or Epidemiology.
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Child and Family Studies Minor

This minor provides a foundation for exploring the many factors that contribute to life experiences and shape an individual and family’s socioemotional development.
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Human Factors Minor

This minor allows students to take what they learn about human capabilities or limitations and apply it to make products, services and systems safe, usable and effective.
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Psychology Minor

Students gain a basic understanding of core psychological terms, research methods, and conditions. Minors require 20 credits to complete.
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Accolades

All psychology department faculty hold advanced degrees. While teaching style varies by faculty member, all are committed to student success.

Department of Psychology

Majors and Minors

Human Development and Family Science (Interdisciplinary) Major

Psychology Major

Public Health Major

Child and Family Studies Minor

Human Factors Minor

Psychology Minor

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Accolades