At Saint Peter’s University, psychology majors delve into the scientific study of human behavior and mental processes.

With concentrations in clinical, cognitive and forensic psychology, students follow a rigorous program that prepares them for graduate school and careers in psychology, working with individuals or organizations. Many psychology majors also excel in law, management and education.

• Encourage our students to actively pursue academic excellence.

• Provide students with training in the scientific method of inquiry.

• Develop skills and knowledge that will make students competitive in seeking employment or establishing careers.

• Guide students through a series of experiences designed to develop analytic, oral and written communication skills.

• Develop skills and knowledge to enable students to construct solutions to the problems and ethical issues confronting our modern world.

• Provide students with a foundation for graduate study and professional studies.

• Introduce students to the various fields of psychology.