The Program

The Psychology program begins with an introductory course and a core of common courses that enable students to become familiar with the many different theoretical and methodological approaches to psychology. In these courses, students survey a wide range of psychological subfields and the relevance of psychological findings to current social issues and everyday life.

In addition, students acquire a basic understanding of the principles of scientific research and critical thinking applicable not only to psychology, but to all the sciences. The courses help to prepare students to think richly, systematically and critically about the personal experiences, interpersonal interactions, social issues and problems they will encounter throughout life.