The major in Psychology offers students the opportunity to grow in self-understanding and in the understanding of others. Psychology majors take a core of courses that provide basic knowledge of psychological theories, methods, and research data and introduce research techniques. Students then select a concentration in Child Development, Human Services for Children, Adolecents,
or Adults, or Industrial/ Organizational Psychology. The major prepares students for careers in human services, research, and education and provides background for further training in medical or health-related fields. A minor in counseling is available for non-Psychology majors interested in clinical work and Psychology majors not concentrating in human services. A minor in child care is also available for non-Psychology majors. Psychology majors interested in child care should take the additional courses listed under the Child Development Concentration. As evidence of competence in the field of Psychology, students will complete a four-component assessment, which includes the assembly of a portfolio of her work. (See B.A. Coordinator for details.)