The major consists of a minimum of 9.5 full courses (or the equivalent).
Students must earn minimum grades of C- or P for all courses that apply toward the major.
View the catalog page for the psychology department.
Majoring in psychology provides students with insight into human behavior and a strong background in scientific reasoning, quantitative skills, and writing skills. Students interested in going directly into careers after graduation have pursued work in many fields, including social services, education, program evaluation, and business. Those pursuing careers in counseling, law, social work, education, medicine, or in speech, physical, or occupational therapy will often need to complete graduate training. Careers in academics or clinical psychology typically require a PhD. A major in psychology provides excellent preparation for such fields as law, medicine, public health, data science, or human-computer interface design. Undergraduates interested in applied areas of psychology are encouraged to obtain field and research experience through Winter Term projects, internships, and summer jobs.
The major is organized to provide students both breadth and depth in their study and an opportunity for reflection in preparation for graduation. We encourage all students to engage in supervised research or internships to explore their interests, better understand how skills learned in the classroom apply in real-world settings, and foster their ability to collaborate on complex projects.
