College of Health Sciences
Psychology
Research methods and applied psychology, with a lab placement every student actually works in.
About this program
A research-grounded psychology degree with a required lab placement — cognitive, developmental, or clinical — starting junior year, so every graduate has hands-on data collection experience, not just coursework, before applying to graduate programs or entry-level roles.
What you will be able to do
- Design and run a human-subjects research study
- Apply statistical analysis to behavioral data
- Evaluate psychological theory against empirical evidence
- Complete a required faculty-supervised lab placement
Courses you will take
A sample of required coursework. Full requirements are in the official catalog.
| Course | Title |
|---|---|
| PSY 220 | Research Methods |
| PSY 310 | Cognitive Psychology |
| PSY 340 | Developmental Psychology |
| PSY 460 | Senior Thesis |
| General education & support courses | Title |
|---|---|
| MATH 210 | Applied Statistics |
| BIO 110 | Introduction to Biology |
| SOC 110 | Introduction to Sociology |
Where graduates go
- Research Assistant
- Case Manager
- HR Generalist
- Behavioral Technician
Median starting salary for recent graduates: $52,400. Reported placement within six months of graduation: 85%.
DegreeB.S.
Credits120
Typical length4 years
CollegeCHS
Median starting salary$52,400
Placement85%
Take the next step.
Applications for fall are open. No fee, no essay, and a decision in about two weeks.