Research
Student-faculty research opportunities are abundant within the Department, giving you practice interrogating questions, gathering data, and doing analysis. Faculty are doing research in areas such as multi-sensory perception, self and identity, sexual violence, prejudice, self-compassion, positive psychology, false memory, and adolescent development.
Internships
Apply the science and theory into practice through an internship. Since the skills gained in this major can lead to a wide variety of careers, many students pursue an internship to hone their post-graduation plans. Explore internship information.
Career Paths
The study of Psychological Science is an incredible foundation to numerous careers. Department faculty and staff in the Career Development Center are able to help you navigate your career path.
Community-Engaged Learning
Many students in the major volunteer with one of these popular options. MOMENTS fosters meaningful relationships with adults who have special psychiatric needs to promote the continued development of fundamental social skills through creative and intentional programming. Study Buddies works in direct contact with students of all ages and backgrounds doing tutoring, reading and math, or other classroom tasks. Explore community engagement opportunities.
Student Clubs
The Department supports three student clubs. Psi Chi is the international honor society of psychology, where members sponsor a number of social and educational activities that are open to all major students. The Social Justice League's goal is to highlight intersections between psychology and social justice to engage in actions that dismantle systemic racism and work toward a more just world for all people.
Study Away
The flexibility of the major allows students to spend time studying away from campus in such far-flung locales as Sweden, Northern Ireland, Japan, and Australia. Many programs in other countries offer classes that can count toward major requirements, and the perspectives gained from being in another culture often enhances research back on campus. Learn more about studying away from the Center for International and Cultural Education.
Facilities for Learning
The facilities of Beck Academic Hall augment the incredible faculty work. The classrooms are designed for collaboration, and lab spaces have equipment to conduct a wide variety of research projects, from neuroscience to eye tracking to sound waves. There is equipment to study adults, as well as a child development center for youth research.
Going to Graduate School
Graduate school provides students with application-based education to develop competencies and qualifications for specific careers in the field. Faculty help students discern if graduate school is the right path for them based on their career goals. Explore information from the Career Development Center.
