Humans have long studied behavior and examined its effects, culminating in the modern combination we have today of clinical and experimental Psychology. Psychology explores some of the most fascinating questions relating to human and animal behavior and the mind.

The Southwestern Psychology Department seeks to provide students with a rich, broad background in psychology. We emphasize the position that psychology is first a science, and then a profession and work to prepare students for success in any avenue of the field.

You may choose to complete a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree, with a major in Psychology. Selecting to minor in Psychology can compliment work towards other degrees.

The Psychology Department faculty strongly encourages majors to get involved in department activities as soon as possible. We urge you to make an effort to get to know all faculty members and to take classes from as many different faculty members as possible. It’s also helpful to get to know other psychology majors, as study groups and access to older students in the department can be an excellent source of advice and information about courses, registration and areas of focus.

Several extracurricular opportunities exist for getting involved in the department. From collaborating with faculty on research projects to attending Psi Chi-sponsored events (e.g., the beginning of the year picnic, or helpful panel discussions on getting in to graduate school, or careers with a B.A. in psychology), and from doing semester-long or summer-long internships, there are numerous ways for students to involve themselves in the psychology community at Southwestern.

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