Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Psychology is a scientific discipline that seeks to understand human and nonhuman behavior, and a profession that seeks to change behavior for the betterment of humankind. PLU psychology majors will experience a meaningful and rigorous education that balances science with application. Whether students pursue a Bachelor of Arts or the more research-centered Bachelor of Science, they will have opportunities to explore advanced topics in scientific and professional psychology, conduct psychological research, and gain exposure to the practice of psychology in community settings.

Students will build important relationships with their professors, who will discuss career plans and provide assistance in a variety of ways throughout your college career and beyond. PLU psychology graduates have gone on to further training in psychology, as well as to medical school, law school, seminary, graduate programs in counseling, social work, occupational therapy, physical therapy, business, education and more