As a psychology major, you will gain exposure to these different perspectives by taking courses that range from the study of neuro-chemical activity in the brain, to developmental influences on thought and behavior, to memory, attention, and learning, to social influences and group memberships that give rise to conformity with norms, prejudice, and prosocial behavior.

You will also learn the scientific principles that underlie psychology?s accumulation of knowledge across these domains. You will learn to think and problem-solve like a psychological scientist, developing skills in scientific reasoning and research methodology that will help you to appreciate the importance and efficacy of taking an evidence-based approach to understanding and addressing social, cognitive and behavioral issues across the lifespan and across various applied settings.