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-240Sensation and Perception
- PSY-234Child Development
- PSY-238Brain and Behavior
- PSY-232Social Psychology
“It’s always great to see how the students incorporate things they have learned throughout their college careers into the research studies we read!”
Patrick Heath, "It's always great to see how the students incorporate things they have learned throughout their college careers into the research studies we read!" What are your areas of research and teaching expertise? Self-Compassion and Mental Health Stigma What tips do you have for student success? Stay engaged during class and make use of the resources available to you! What campus...
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
Get more information about Psychological Science
Share your name and email and you'll immediately receive more details, links, and contact options for our Psychological Science program.