Psychology
Explorers of human behavior, cracking codes and rethinking what’s known.

"My two favorite things about my area of study are the amazing faculty and the endless opportunities."
Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Psychology
The Department of Psychology’s programs are pioneering, leading the world in areas like cognitive psychology; cognitive science and neuroscience; and social, developmental and health psychology. With a focus on research, you’ll get a firsthand view of the human brain at work, and work to find breakthroughs that help us better understand human behavior. Plus, if you’re pursuing a path in clinical psychology, you’ll have the chance to experience real-world scenarios in clinical internship settings.
Class of 2020, Six Months After Graduation
78%
Employed or in Grad School
$71,217
Average Salary
Recent Employers
National Institutes of Health
Mastercard
Elsevier
High School Course Requirements
**Three years of mathematics should include at least algebra, geometry, trigonometry, analytic geometry, elementary functions as well as pre-calculus. Advanced mathematics courses are encouraged.

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