Psychological ScienceBachelor of Arts

Why study Psychological Science at Gustavus?

Psychological Science is foundational to tackling society’s big questions and challenges, from prejudice and bias to multi-sensory perception and memory. As a Psychological Science major, you will be immersed in experiential learning courses that put science and research into practice. You will learn to test and interrogate psychological research questions, lead experiments, collect and analyze data, and present their findings.

Course Examples

Every year, Gustavus faculty teach more than 1,800 courses - you'll be able to choose what interests you. Maybe one of these courses from Psychological Science will be on your class schedule.

  • PSY-238Brain and Behavior
  • PSY-240Sensation and Perception
  • PSY-232Social Psychology
  • PSY-256Positive Psychology
Lauren Hecht, Psychological Science

“My primary areas of research focus on understanding how our minds interpret the world around us (perception) and how we process or ignore a subset of what we perceive (attention).”

Lauren Hecht, Psychological Science

What can I do with a degree in Psychological Science?

The Psychological Science major is adaptable - and valuable - leading to many different fields and fulfilling careers. Here are a few popular paths, but a Gustavus degree can take you anywhere.

  • Mental Health Services
  • Performance Enhancement
  • Advocacy
  • Social Research
  • Neuroscience
  • Organizational Development
$50,004
Average salary 5 years post graduation — Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes Explorer from the U.S. Census Bureau
11:1  Student to Faculty Ratio
72  Majors
100%  of courses taught by faculty members
15  pre-professional programs in a wide variety of disciplines

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