The mission of the Department of Psychology is to introduce students in the major to the broad field of scientific psychology while offering an education in the true liberal arts tradition.

Many students begin by assuming that psychology consists primarily of clinical psychology, but you'll soon learn it includes many other specialties, such as industrial/organizational, developmental, cognitive, physiological and more.

You'll study psychology from several vantage points: as a natural science, as a social science and as an applied science. In this way, you'll come to appreciate the complexity of the field.

The psychology program is designed to produce independent, lifelong learners. We prepare you to think analytically and express yourself clearly. The department offers preparation for admission to graduate and professional schools and employment after graduation.

Students design and conduct research, analyze data using statistical software and use academic search engines. All seniors complete a substantial piece of scholarly work in the form of a thesis.

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