Psychology

Psychology is a flexible major that offers two different possible degrees: the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.). Both of these degree options begin the same way making it easy for students to adjust their path as they discover their interests and goals. There are opportunities to pursue a concentration while pursuing either the B.S. or B.A. However, the B.A. focuses in areas such as human development, memory and cognition, animal behavior, clinical psychology, or social psychology while the B.S. emphasizes specializing in research for fields like health care, medicine, business, and education.

The B.A. covers the strategies and methods by which knowledge is acquired in modern scientific psychology. This includes concepts, theories, strategies, and tactics that apply to human behavior and skills like critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and leadership

The B.S. is designed for students who are seeking a career in research or industry. In addition the broad coverage of the B.A. it also includes broad preparation in sciences and the development of math and computer skills.