Psychology

Bachelor of Arts 

The Department of Psychology offers a bachelor of arts degree in general psychology. The curriculum provides a sound foundation in the principles of behavior that will allow students to apply their knowledge in postgraduate occupations or graduate study. Major emphasis is placed upon a thorough development of the critical and analytical tools of contemporary psychology so that students will become adept in formulating meaningful questions about behavior and devising valid strategies for answering those questions. These goals are pursued in a curriculum that includes both applied and research aspects of the discipline in the hope of producing well-rounded, resourceful, and well-informed graduates. Advanced students are encouraged to undertake some form of independent learning experience through seminars, tutorials, independent research, and supervised field placements.

Consistent with the spirit of liberal arts education, the Department of Psychology allows wide latitude in selecting electives within the concentration and leaves extensive opportunity in all students’ curricula for sampling the wealth and variety of course offerings at the College. We invite our students to explore and challenge the riches of knowledge available in courses at the College and to continue that exploration long after their graduations.

Neuroscience Certificate Program

Please refer to the Neuroscience Certificate Program  section of the Catalog for information about an integrated course of study in neuroscience for biology and psychology majors.