PROGRAM GOALS

Majors will understand psychology as a scientific discipline with regard to its content and research methods
Majors will demonstrate intellectual skills in thinking, communication, information gathering and synthesis, as well as in quantitative and scientific methodology
Majors will demonstrate personal development in ethics, values, and career plans

LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of the Psychology major, students will be able to:

Define and describe psychology-related terminology and concepts
Evaluate and generate psychological research
Enroll in a psychology-related graduate program or find other full-time employment
Demonstrate multiple effective communication skills
Work effectively in a team environment

CURRICULUM

The psychology major offers emphases in clinical/counseling, industrial/organizational and research.
The major focuses on the understanding of scientific methods used to assess the physical and mental processes that underlie individual behavior.
Academic careers include teaching and research in an array of subspecialties such as biological, social or cognitive psychology.
Students can obtain a bachelor’s degree in psychology and complete a second major within four years.

PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIPS

Rogers Memorial Hospital
Wisconsin Early Autism Project
Medical College of Wisconsin
Waukesha Mental Health Association
Public school systems
La Casa de Esperanza

CAREERS

A liberal education with excellent foundations in psychology creates a wide variety of professional career opportunities in counseling, social psychology, neuroscience, law, medicine, physical therapy, human resources, marketing and sales, criminal justice and teaching.

RECENT GRADUATE SCHOOL LOCATIONS

Baylor University
Johns Hopkins
University of Wisconsin-Madison
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Ohio State University
Marquette University
Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Medical College of WisconsiAdler School of Professional Psychology
University of Denver

SPECIAL FEATURES

The program has excellent faculty with diverse specialties.
Students attend regional and national symposiums, showcasing their research projects.
Senior psychology students enroll in a capstone experience course, which prepares them for a career in, or related to, the major.
Opportunities also are available to conduct systematic empirical research directed by a faculty member.
Small class sizes allow for close interaction and discussion with faculty and students.
Professors teach all classes; there are no teaching assistants.
Students have access to the Career Center for career counseling, help with resume writing and interviewing skills and graduate school information.
Students who have the appropriate qualifications are able to join Psi Chi, the national honor society in psychology.