Psychology
Learn to think scientifically about behavior, mental processes, and underlying mechanisms.
The psychology program provides a broad exposure to the behavioral sciences with a strong focus on research.
Through this program, you’ll learn how psychological findings can be used to make informed judgments that strengthen the community and build public policy.
Through hands-on learning and research opportunities, you will be able to apply broad perspectives to behavior from both an individual and cultural perspective.
A degree in psychology provides a strong basis for you to pursue a career as a clinician, social worker, counselor, or psychologist, or for graduate or professional school.
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Featured faculty
Rebecca Ready
Professor
Rebecca Ready is a graduate program director and a professor in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences.
Heather Richardson
Professor
Graduate program director for the Neuroscience and Behavior Interdisciplinary Graduate Program and a professor in Psychological and Brain Sciences.
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