Bachelor of Science - Psychological Science

Psychological Science is the study of human behavior - how people grow, develop, how they think and learn. Students enrolled in courses and degree programs in the department will learn to use scientific methods to understand learning, motivation, life-span development, personality, normal and abnormal behavior, group and social behavior, the physiological mechanisms of behavior, sensation and perception, the treatment and prevention of psychological disorders and promotion of mental health, and the application of psychological science in the workplace. Department faculty have diverse educational backgrounds, research interests, and clinical expertise. Graduates of the programs are well-prepared to pursue employment opportunities in a wide variety of settings in community agencies, non-profit organizations, schools, health care settings, business and industry.

The program is designed for students who are interested in the field of psychological science. This program is suited both for students who want to enter the workforce or go to graduate school after graduation. A strength of this psychological science program is the opportunity to work closely with globally recognized faculty as an undergraduate student. While most psychology/psychological science programs have some level of opportunities to engage in research, the department provides the desirable circumstance of working very closely with the faculty member on research projects.