Learning psychology, sociology, anthropology or any other “social science” will enable you have amazing insight into the human mind and condition. This education will serve you well in both the business and academic worlds. Hands-on research will be a major component of any social science, so be ready to do a good number of surveys. Learning to do complex research is a highly valuable skill in the business or academic world.
"You have many opportunities to learn outside the classroom, including study abroad or an internship at a medical center, social services agency or mental health institution. In addition, a dozen distinguished scholars and practitioners in the field visit campus each year to speak."
(Provided By: Connecticut College)
"The Psychology Department provides a high-quality curriculum emphasizing excellence in teaching and learning. Students majoring in psychology examine in depth many aspects of human and animal behavior, along with the biological, psychological, and sociocultural aspects of behavior."
(Provided By: Loyola Marymount University)
"Modern labs, a talented faculty, and a wide range of research opportunities make Wooster a good choice for students interested in psychology. Psychology majors at Wooster can conduct research through the Pew Sophomore Research Program, designed specifically to encourage sophomores to become involved in projects with faculty."
(Provided By: The College of Wooster)
"Psychologists study how others think, feel, and behave. The CMC Psychological Science curriculum prepares students to use psychological concepts and methods in everyday life. Students receive a breadth of knowledge and hands-on experiences in applied, professional, and scientific psychology."
(Provided By: Claremont - McKenna College)
"A major in Psychology can help prepare students for careers in a variety of fields including social services (e.g. mental health counselor, child care worker) and business (e.g. personnel, sales, marketing, and advertising). In addition, this program prepares students for graduate study in an equally broad number of fields including psychology (with specialties in clinical, counseling, industrial, social, cognitive)..."
(Provided By Schreiner University)
"If you’re intrigued by the study of the human mind and its relationship to behavior, this is the place for you. At Edinboro, we are passionate about undergraduate education, and have created a student-centered Psychology program that is unlike any other in the region"
(Provided By: Edinboro University of Pennsylvania)
"Real-world learning experiences—from internships to clinical training—are key pillars of a psychology education at Adelphi. Thanks to the long-standing partnerships we’ve formed with local organizations, you’ll be able to hone your clinical skills and provide mental health services in a variety of settings.."
(Provided By: Adelphi University)
As a Psychology major at NWU, you’ll study the most fascinating thing on the planet: the human mind. It’s about understanding how we behave. How we learn. How we make decisions and cope with their consequences. NWU Psychology is also about how we serve. How we care for ourselves. Our families. Our neighbors. Our patients.
(Provided By: Nebraska Wesleyan University)
