Some psychologists study brain chemistry and its relation to behavior, while others study the behavior of individuals in groups. Still others are engaged in providing counseling or psychotherapy to people who are mentally ill or who are having difficulty in coping with the demands of life.

With a faculty of more than 30 people, the department offers a program of study which provides a solid foundation in the general concepts and methods of Psychology, as well as courses and programs for students in many of the more specialized areas.

The core program in this Psychology course offered by Western Washington University?is designed to ensure that all students majoring psychology will develop a sound basic preparation for advanced study, have a solid grounding in psychological research and the real world applications of research findings in the field.

The program is designed to allow students flexibility in selecting courses with the assistance of their advisor. However, the design of the major ensures that each Psychology major has direct experience with research methodology, from the theoretical underpinnings through research design, implementation and data analysis, and finally to a manuscript of the entire research project.

Most of the major issues facing the people of the world today - hunger, overpopulation, the continuing threat of war, prejudice, pollution, drug addiction - are people problems; people have created them, and it will be people who must and will find solutions to them. Psychology, as the scientific study of mind and behavior, will help provide the answers to many of these pressing problems.

Undergraduate Advising: Upon major declaration, students are assigned a faculty advisor who works the student to develop a plan of study that meets the student's academic and career goals.

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• Training and Development Professional
• Mental Health Coordinator
• Human Resources Personnel
• Social Service Administrator
• Public Relations
• Corrections Officer
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• Social Service Worker
• Psychologist
• Foster Care and Adoptions
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