Develop an understanding of human behavior with an undergraduate degree in psychological and brain sciences. You will also develop the ability to use scientific methods to answer questions about human behavior.
All psychology majors receive a rigorous program of undergraduate education and training that encourages critical thinking, lifelong learning, and the analysis and integration of information about individuals and groups of people.
Choose Your Degree
Students majoring in psychology may earn either the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree. The psychology course requirements for the two degrees are identical; they differ in the requirements in other disciplines.
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Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
The Bachelor of Arts degree requires courses in a foreign language and extra humanities hours.
This degree can successfully prepare you for graduate and professional programs that stress a humanities background (e.g., counseling, social work, management, law). It will also prepare you for employment in business or applied psychology.
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Bachelor of Science in Psychology
The Bachelor of Science degree requires additional hours in the physical and biological sciences.
This degree can successfully prepare you for further study in a science-oriented psychology graduate program (such as neuroscience), medical school, or other health-related graduate and professional programs (e.g., pharmacy, physical therapy). It will also prepare you for entry-level positions in business or applied psychology.