Psychology Emphases

Students interested in preparation for a specific area may pursue the major with one of two emphases.

Graduate School Preparation Emphasis
The Graduate School Preparation Emphasis is designed to provide preparation for continued training in psychology at the graduate level. It establishes a strong foundation in principles of psychology, techniques for analyzing behavior and mental processes, the history of psychology and contemporary research. Students engage in hands-on research training and complete an undergraduate research project.   

Psychological Services Emphasis
The Psychological Services emphasis is designed to provide preparation for employment working as a diagnostic and therapeutic aide or case manager in human service and/or nonprofit agencies with a Bachelor of Science degree. The program for this emphasis includes familiarization with standard assessment protocols and techniques of therapy, as well as a supervised senior internship.