Majors and Minors

The department offers a general course of study for majors not interested in a specialized track or for students who have not yet decided on a specialized track, three specialized major concentrations and a minor course of study.

The Biopsychology Track provides students with a specialized background for careers dealing with human biological functioning, including neuropsychology, drug and alcohol rehabilitation counseling, industrial research and pharmaceutical sales.

The Child and Adolescent Psychology Track provides a specialized background for careers involving day-to-day contact with children or adolescents, including daycare provision, juvenile crime management, human service casework and educational administration.

The General Psychology Track provides a sound background of knowledge and skills. Students pursuing this track might be interested in graduate psychology degrees, but also go into careers in human resources, business, legal studies or law enforcement and public administration.

The Mental Health Track provides a specialized background for careers involving psychological or counseling services with children or adults. Students in this track also go into careers in social work, vocational and rehabilitation counseling and probation officer work.