About the Department

The emphasis of the Southwestern Psychology Department is twofold.

First, the program is designed to provide the experiences necessary to prepare students for graduate school in animal learning and behavior, biopsychology, child psychology, clinical psychology, cognitive psychology, counseling psychology, developmental psychology, industrial/organizational psychology, personality and social psychology, and social work.

Second, students are prepared for careers in human services upon completion of the bachelor's degree.

Students not wishing to pursue graduate study in psychology will find the major to be useful preparation for a number of other professional programs, such as those in law, medicine, and social work, and for careers in human services and related fields.