Welcome to Psychology

Students who graduate with a degree in psychology will have discovered the interdisciplinary character of the field. Understanding human behavior requires curiosity, the capacity for self-reflection, and a basic grasp of the tools of quantitative and qualitative research. It also requires an appreciation of biology and evolutionary theory, as well as an analysis of the complex environmental factors facing humans in modern society.

The perspectives of other social science disciplines (e.g. anthropology, economics, history, and sociology) are also important to any understanding of individuals in society. The program is structured to provide a strong grounding in contemporary psychological theory and practice, while at the same time, permitting ample exploration of these other important contributing disciplines.

Program Goals:

• To master both classical and contemporary theories in psychology and be acquainted with original research in the topic area of all courses.

• To develop expertise in the design of research proposals and projects.
  

• To utilize empirical literature to support their written arguments.
  

• To design and conduct original research projects

• To find opportunities for practical applications of students' learning