Department of Psychology
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Study what makes us us.
This is where the mind meets science. Through the Department of Psychology, you can discover what drives human behavior, thoughts, and feelings, and you’ll see how these elements relate to everyday life—all from a scientific perspective.
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Programs
Get ready to make a difference.
Psychology is a diverse field with tons of career opportunities, but they all have one thing in common: they’re aimed at making a difference in our lives.
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Faculty
It takes skilled, passionate faculty to help you get to where you’re going.
You’ll learn from experts who are dedicated to your success as you turn your desire to learn about people (and make a difference) into your career.
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What can you do with a psychology degree?
Our psychology graduates share how they're using their psychology degree to make a difference in a diversity of fields.
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Are you the first in your family to go to college?
Our psychology graduates share their first-generation college student stories, the campus support they received along the way, and what it means to be proudly first.