Department of Psychology

Undergraduate Program
The department offers both BS and BA degrees in Psychology with an emphasis on training students for both graduate school and finding employment after graduation. The opportunity to participate in both independent research courses and undergraduate practicum placements help students to gain valuable experience in the field. The department also offers both an undergraduate minor in general psychology, designed to give students a broad introduction to the field and the methods used by social scientists, and an undergraduate minor in Forensic Psychology. More information...

Masters in Health Psychology
In the Fall of 1999, the department began offering a Masters program in Health Psychology. The area of Health Psychology is an exciting and growing field. This program is designed to train professionals who can promote healthy life styles, enhance the rehabilitation of those who suffer serious diseases or injuries, and who can design, implement, and evaluate the effectiveness of community based prevention and treatment programs. The department also offers a graduate minor in Psychology. More information...