Psychology
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Psychology encompasses a range of phenomena and levels of analysis in pursuit of three goals: to deepen our understanding of cognitive and neural mechanisms of sensation, perception, learning, and emotion; to probe the biological and evolutionary foundations of behavior; and to clarify the social perception and assessment of individuals and groups.
Degree Type
A.B., Sc.B.
department
Department of Cognitive and Psychological Sciences
CIP Code
42.2704ℹ
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Psychology
Psychology encompasses a range of phenomena and levels of analysis in pursuit of three goals: to deepen our understanding of cognitive and neural mechanisms of sensation, perception, learning, and emotion; to probe the biological and evolutionary foundations of behavior; and to clarify the social perception and assessment of individuals and groups.
Students take foundation courses in the field’s major sub-disciplines, including perception, cognition, developmental, behavioral neuroscience, and social psychology. Students also take a course in quantitative methods, and select from an array of seminars on specialized topics and laboratory courses that focus on research design and state-of-the-art techniques. The concentration in Psychology prepares students for careers in research, teaching, clinical psychology, business, law, and education, among others.
Student Goals
Students in this concentration will:
- Develop a foundation in the science of psychology
- Acquire expertise in at least one of the core areas of psychology
- Learn to formulate a scientific question
- Apply quantitative and other research methods
- Complete a capstone project
Department Undergraduate Group (DUG)
Student Leaders: Sarah Crawford, Mara Duran-Clark, Isabella Clarke
Graduating Class
| Class Year | Total Students | Honors Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 48 | 7 |
| 2022 | 33 | 4 |
| 2023 | 37 | 2 |
| 2024 | 49 | 8 |
| 2025 | 53 | 8 |
Psychology alumni often begin their careers as research assistants, clinical interns, or in business administration. Most pursue graduate or medical training or policy-related or science research positions.
What are Psychology concentrators doing…
The Director of Undergraduate Studies is typically the first point of contact for prospective concentrators. Once students have declared, they may be assigned a specific concentration advisor from within the department or program.