Psychology

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE OR ARTS

Interested in how we think, feel, and act? The Psychology program at Stevenson can help you develop a detailed and science-based understanding of human behavior, preparing you to make a positive impact on the lives of others. From experiential learning and service learning to field placements, internships, and research, you can explore your interests while gaining valuable real-world experience.

All Psychology students engage in a dedicated and ongoing Professional Development Sequence beginning day one. By combining our curriculum with highly personalized academic advising, skills training, and career advising, we will help you become a competitive candidate for jobs and graduate programs.

Want to go the extra mile? Our Bachelor’s to Master’s Option allows you to graduate with a master’s in as little as five years.

The Psychology major has four components:

Subdisciplines

Students study the content of the major subdisciplines within psychology. Through studying these subdisciplines and their associated theories, research methodologies, and scientific findings, students learn how behavior is affected by an individual’s genetic background, physical state, cognitive and socioemotional processes, and cultural environment.

Understand, Evaluate, and Apply

The content of psychology is based on science; therefore, majors begin to understand, evaluate, and apply research. They also have the opportunity to design and participate in research.

Application in Clinical Setting

Psychology students learn about psychological disorders and the clinical application of psychology. They develop the knowledge and skills to help others solve personal problems, develop professional opportunities, and lead richer, fuller lives.

Plan Your Path

Students identify their career goals, plan the appropriate career paths to achieve those goals, learn professional ethics, and acquire skills essential to their professional interests. Psychology majors develop the intellectual, interpersonal, and technical skills to obtain employment relevant to their degree or to pursue graduate studies.

Graduates of the Psychology program will:

• Think critically about major theories, concepts, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
• Conduct research by choosing appropriate research designs and statistical analyses, interpreting and communicating research results, and applying ethical standards.
• Help others by using psychological knowledge, counseling theory and skills, and ethical standards.
• Analyze how sociocultural differences affect their personal and professional interactions.
• Plan and pursue their ongoing career and/or professional development.