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Source: 2004-2005 Catalog

The curriculum for the major in Psychology has three objectives:

1. To introduce the student to the existing body of scientific knowledge about human and animal behavior;
   
   
2. to acquaint students with the methods and procedures psychologists use in conducting scientific research designed to acquire new knowledge about human and animal behavior; and
   
   
3. to introduce students to various applications of existing psychological knowledge about human and animal behavior.
   

The requirements for a major in Psychology are designed to meet educational goals of two distinct student populations:

1. students who want to pursue a career in Psychology; and
   
   
2. students who want to study Psychology because it is interesting, useful, and helpful to people in many other careers.

For the first group, because the profession of Psychology usually requires a graduate degree for employment as a psychologist, the major provides the fundamental knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to prepare students to apply for admission to graduate school in Psychology. For the second group, the major is also designed to satisfy the interests of someone who wants more than just a casual understanding of Psychology, but also needs some practical knowledge and skills which would be useful to someone who plans to complete a BA degree and then pursue a fulfilling career in some other field.

The department also administers a graduate program leading to a Master of Arts degree with an emphasis in Clinical Skills. See Psychology, Graduate Programs.