Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Psychology is the study of the mind, the brain, and behavior, which covers a wide range of topics, such as understanding different forms of mental illness, how people learn and think, how they interact with others, and how the nervous system works. Psychology is a research-based field and the faculty emphasize the scientific method in classes, and the field also covers how psychological knowledge can be applied - such as treating disorders, providing counseling, enhancing employee health, assessing cognitive skills, and improving educational techniques.

The Bachelor of Science in Psychology is specifically geared towards students with interests in 1) pursuing research in psychology and behavioral neuroscience, in 2) assessment and testing methods, and in 3) the applications of psychology to the workplace and public policy. The program has a focus on upper-level seminars, with choices that can be tailored to the student’s specific interests, and includes courses taken outside of the major to complement the psychology coursework. The capstone of the program is a semester-long research field practicum in the senior year, in which students gain hands-on experience in a research setting.

Students in the Bachelor of Science program can choose courses to follow specific tracks of study:

The Bachelor of Science in Psychology is an excellent option for students who want to: