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PSYCHOLOGY
Psychology is the science of behavior and mental processes. Many
psychologists work primarily with people to understand how they
think, respond to stress, learn and forget, develop into unique
personalities, and interact with one another. Others study the
behavior and nervous systems of animals in order to find general
principles that apply across species. Psychologists apply their
knowledge to do therapy and counseling, to improve practices in
schools, prisons, and rehabilitation centers, and to enhance performance
in industry, business, and the professions.
The Psychology department offers a major in both the Bachelor
of Arts (B.A.) and the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degrees. These
are basic programs; to become a "psychologist" requires graduate
training.
The B.A. program is appropriate for most psychology students.
It provides a basic understanding of human behavior and motivation
that is valuable in many careers in business, government, and
education. It also provides the background expected for entry
into graduate programs in clinical psychology, counseling psychology,
school psychology, health psychology, social psychology, or experimental
psychology.
The B.S. programs are designed for more specialized purposes.
Students in the B.S. program must select one of the two options
in that program: Industrial/Organizational Psychology or Ergonomics
and Human Factors. The option in Industrial/Organizational Psychology
provides preparation for careers related to business, with an
emphasis on personnel management. The option in Ergonomics and
Human Factors provides preparation for careers in the design of
work environments to take account of human limitations and strengths,
for example, the design of equipment (computers, aircraft, automobiles)
or the design of industrial procedures.
For more information on the degree, click the Fact Sheet link.
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