Psychologists study behavior at both a cellular level (e.g. examining the role of the brain and the nervous system) and at a more global level (e.g. examining the influences of culture). As a Psychology Major at James Madison University, you will enhance your problem-solving, critical thinking, writing and oral expression skills as you learn to use the tools available to behavioral scientists.

Whether you plan to seek employment with your bachelor's degree or go on to graduate school, you should be thinking about developing knowledge and skills through all of your college experiences. By the time you graduate, you should have developed a r?sum? that is rich with listings of your accomplishments both inside and outside of the classroom.

As you pursue activities at JMU that will help to build your r?sum?, keep in mind special course offerings within the department such as special topics courses,?Peer Advising,?independent study,?Field Placement?,?Honors Thesis, and?capstone experiences. Although not required, many Psychology Majors elect to compete a?second major, minor, or pre-professional program?as part of their overall academic program.