心理学 Program Overview
Are you naturally curious about the human mind? As a psychology major you will develop a foundational understanding of the theories, 原则, 方法, research findings and applications of psychology. You’ll also closely collaborate with 教师 in extensive research projects leading to opportunities to be published in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at regional, national and international conferences.
Learning Experiences
Students in the 心理学 program frequently assist with 教师 research. One example is professor Mitchell Metzger’s memory performance research, where six psychology students tested more than 200 other AU students in the cognitive psychology lab. 的y used spatial information to bolster memory performance. 的 results were then published in the Journal of Cognitive 心理学.
Another example is the grant-funded international research Associate Professor 克里斯·查特 is conducting. 查特的 Psychological Science Accelerator will play a critical role in achieving more diverse samples of data for these international studies to provide reliable answers to big questions.
课程
的 心理学 major can be completed in three or four years. Some of the courses in this major include:
- General 心理学
- 神经心理学
- Developmental 心理学
- Abnormal 心理学
- 研究方法
- Advanced Research or Internship
- Senior Seminar in 心理学
Learn more about the 心理学 curriculum by viewing these resources:
Dean's Scholarship
的 Dean's Scholarship was created to enhance the undergraduate academic experience for new first-time and transfer students enrolled in a major within the 文学院 & 科学. It is a merit-based, renewable scholarship of $1,500 that can be "stacked" on top of other awarded AU academic scholarships. 除了, students have the opportunity to participate in unique academic communities with a focus on career coaching and preparation.
研究生 Outcomes
Recent graduates of our 心理学 program have pursued careers in:
- Clinical mental health counseling
- Industrial/organizational psychology
- Marriage and family therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Clinical psychology
- Higher education administration
- Forensic psychology
- School psychology
- 法律
- Speech and language pathology
心理学 小
AU offers a 心理学 minor that complements many other majors. You'll study behavior and mental processes, learning intellectual and social skills that are essential for achievement in the work world. Simply complete the three-hour PSYC 101 General 心理学 I course, followed by 15 hours of any other psychology courses you choose.
