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Introduction
Psychology Department
GENERAL INFORMATION
Psychology
is the science that deals with the brain and human behavior in all its
forms: psychological, cognitive, emotional, individual, and group. Its
methods range from those similar to the ones used in the humanities to
those used in the natural sciences. It offers students a perspective
which is not only a career in itself but also a useful adjunct to any
discipline.
The Department of Psychology offers an undergraduate program that leads to a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and a graduate program which leads to a Master of Arts
in Gerontology. In both of these programs, the department prepares
students for careers in those areas that make particular use of a
knowledge of human behavior and development. These include human
resource and personnel positions in industry, direct service work in
the social services, and research associate positions in academic and
industrial settings. Students are also prepared for pursuing further
education in any of the major areas of psychology.
The department faculty members
represent a number of theoretical approaches as well as a wide range of
content areas. This enhances the student's opportunity to become
acquainted with the full scope of this broad and complex subject.
Because of the need to create a combination of courses consistent with
their career goals, students are urged to form a continuing
relationship with a faculty advisor in the department early in their
major.
The interdisciplinary nature of
psychology requires familiarity with other fields. Students intending
to pursue graduate studies should have a strong background in
mathematics and the natural sciences. All psychology majors will
benefit from course work in philosophy, physiology, literature,
history, the social sciences, and computer science.
Students
should seriously consider participating in the optional field
experience program. For details, see the section on Field Experience.
Additional information is available from the department program advisor.
Minors in psychology and in gerontology are also offered.
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