Psychology, B.A.

FACULTY:
Amber Garcia, Chair
Michael Casey
Susan Clayton (on leave 2016-2017)
Gary Gillund
Travis Hartin
Grit Herzmann (on leave Spring 2017)
Brian Karazsia
Andrew Lutrell
John Neuhoff
Amy Jo Stavnezer
Barbara Thelamour (on leave Fall 2016)
Claudia Thompson

Psychology combines perspectives from both the natural and social sciences to gain an understanding of the processes underlying human and animal behavior by examining influences ranging from the neurological to the sociocultural. The Psychology curriculum prepares students for diverse professional experiences. Over two thirds of its many graduates enter professional programs at either the M.S. or Ph.D. level in psychology or related areas (e.g., education, law, social work, medicine). Other students enter the job market in a variety of settings immediately after graduation (e.g., technology, sales, finance, and social services).

The Psychology major stresses an empirical scientific approach to the broad range of psychological and behavioral issues and problems. As such, the curriculum is intended to expose students to both scientific and applied aspects of the discipline. As part of its facilities, the Department of Psychology maintains a statistical/computer facility and well-equipped animal, developmental, cognition, sensory/perception, and social/personality laboratories. Students also have access to the College’s nursery school for observational studies.