Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

The BA degree in Psychology provides students with an undergraduate major that emphasizes the scientific foundation of psychology. It is flexible, providing students with the opportunity to tailor coursework, research experiences and experiential learning to their particular interests, as well as pursue an additional major or minor. The background in psychological science that is at the core of the BA program helps to prepare students for graduate study in psychology or related fields (e.g., law, business, education, social work). For students who wish to enter the workforce directly, the BA program provides knowledge and skills that are sought after in a wide variety of careers.What will I learnAs a psych major, you’ll study how we perceive information and learn new things. You’ll discover how the mind—and our personalities—develop over time. And you’ll explore psychology in different contexts, including behavioral disorders (clinical psychology), interacting with others (social psychology) and how to improve mental health. You can even choose electives in subjects like memory, addiction, development, and how psychology relates to music, food and other parts of your life.