• the traditional foundation knowledge of psychology, including physiological and comparative perspectives on behavior; learning, cognition, and perception; personality and social psychology; life-span developmental psychology; and abnormal psychology and mental health
• critical and analytical thinking
• research and the scientific method
• both theoretical and applied perspectives on behavior
• quantitative skills important in psychology
• written communication
• a rich selection of skills and perspectives related to behavior and experience

We also provide a variety of opportunities for students to acquire direct, hands-on experience in settings where they can apply what they have learned in their courses. Such opportunities include:

• working in faculty laboratories on ongoing research projects or, in some cases, on projects of the student's own design
• psychology teaching practica
• working in a broad spectrum of community service, educational, and/or clinical settings

We invite you to explore our department's offerings and characteristics by clicking on the links at the upper-left of this page. If you have questions that are not answered here, please do not hesitate to contact us. We will be happy to answer any questions you have.