It is a career-versatile major that combines strong academics, scientific research and practical field experiences. It offers outstanding preparation for medical, professional and graduate school, as well as career opportunities.

Coursework is rigorous and comprehensive. You can concentrate your studies on counseling, cognitive, developmental and other disciplines of psychology relevant to your career interest.

Outside the classroom, you'll have access to hands-on laboratory research beginning freshman year. The department maintains both animal and human research facilities that enable individual projects as well as collaborations with faculty.

Internships and clinical field experiences are inherent to the program. Opportunities include nonprofit and community agencies, counseling and therapy facilities, educational sites and more.

Your success is a priority. You'll receive individual attention and faculty mentoring starting with your first semester.

Ninety percent of BW psychology students who apply to a psychology graduate program receive placement, a coveted honor for which 50,000 students apply nationally and only about 20 percent are accepted.