A Deeper Understanding
Psychology is the scientific study of human behavior and mental processes, and psychological knowledge can be applied to just about every aspect of everyday life. The Psychology major provides a solid foundation in theory and scientific inquiry, and prepares students for a wide variety of careers, or for graduate study.

Available Majors, Minors, and Concentrations
Psychology majors are well prepared for a number of careers, equipped with skills in critical thinking, written and oral communication,analyzing and interpreting data, and working well with others. The Psychology major provides broad applications to careers in business, industry, ministry, human resources, rehabilitation, teaching, and other fields. It also offers a useful foundation for a variety of graduate school career paths.
Major
Psychology
Concentration
Forensic Psychology
Minor
Psychology
Requirements
Requirements for a major in Psychology include up to 51 credit hours:
- 30 hours: Psychology core courses
- 6 hours: Psychology electives
- 9 hours: Technology, research, and statistics for the Social Sciences
- 6 hours (or equivalent): Foreign language
Psychology majors focusing their study with the Forensic Psychology concentration take up to 66 credit hours:
- 30 hours: Psychology fundamentals
- 6 hours: Psychology electives, or Independent Study & Internship
- 3 hours: Social problems
- 3 hours: American government
- 3 hours: Introduction to Forensic Science
- 6 hours: Criminal justice, Constitutional law
- 9 hours: Technology, research, and statistics for the Social Sciences
- 6 hours (or equivalent): Foreign language
Psychology minor requirements include
- 3 hours: General Psychology
- 15 hours: Psychology electives
Career Possibilities
- Juvenile Justice Officer
- Probation/Parole Officer
- Laboratory Assistant
- Social Services Case Worker
- Marketing Researcher
- Advertising Agent
- Youth Counselor
- Behavior Analyst
- Human Resources Specialist
- Child Care Specialist
- Market Research Analyst
- Training Specialist
Faculty

Carrie Caudill
Associate Professor of Psychology

Sara Peters
Associate Professor of Psychology

Jody A. Thompson
Associate Professor of Psychology