The Department of Psychology & Sociology

The Department of Psychology & Sociology offers students a solid liberal arts curriculum. In both majors, students develop an appreciation of themselves and their world through development of critical thinking, knowledge of scientific methodology and theory, and understanding of interpersonal and societal dynamics.

At the undergraduate level, the department offers Bachelor of Science degrees in both Psychology and Sociology. 

At the graduate level the department offers a Master of Science degree in Community Counseling.

• Each major will meet with a faculty advisor to develop academic and career goals.
• All majors in the department are encouraged to have an internship in an applied setting and to demonstrate competency and skills in their major as well as oral and written abilities. 
• Students majoring in Psychology are exposed to a wide variety of specializations within the discipline. Psychology majors are encouraged to take PSYC 3070 (Quantitative Methods) and PSYC 3080 (Research Methods) no later than the sophomore year.