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Psychology courses familiarize students with the scientific study of mind and behavior. This discipline relies on methods ranging from simple observation to rigorous experimentation. Its subjects include how we develop and learn, how our actions are motivated, how we perceive the world around us, how we respond to it intellectually and emotionally, and how these processes change throughout life and are integrated into the personality under social influences. The department offers courses that apply psychology to a variety of practical settings, including the workplace, clinical, legal, and school environments.

In fulfilling the department requirement for courses in related departments, it is recommended that students electing to major in psychology select appropriate courses in biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, statistics, computer methodology, sociology, and philosophy. Many other electives in the social sciences and humanities will, however, be accepted.

Industrial/Organizational Psychology

The major in industrial/organizational psychology is a general one. It offers the student courses in all areas of psychology with emphasis in the field of industrial/organizational psychology. This major is within the Zicklin School of Business. All BBA requirements apply.

To be known as a professional psychologist, no matter what the particular field may be, the student would have to attend a graduate school and obtain a PhD. Some students may go on to a master’s degree and not take the PhD. These students could find employment in such positions as vocational counselor, college counselor, and personnel director in industry or work with the government in various positions and have opportunities in the field of advertising and marketing, where psychology and industrial psychology are relevant.

Students who do not go on to graduate school will find that the bachelor’s degree with an industrial/organizational psychology major will be of value finding employment in various relevant governmental positions and again in such fields as advertising, marketing, and management. Graduates may find work as occupational analysts or employment interviewers or do public opinion and market research. Also, the major at the bachelor’s level is a general-enough degree for consideration for entrance into professional schools.