Students who are interested in research can work closely with Ph.D. level faculty. Students have used these research opportunities as stepping stones for admission to graduate programs in psychology and related fields.

A psychology major is a pathway to a number of careers including mental health and criminal justice settings such as hospitals, half-way houses/group homes, parole and probation, and hospice programs.

The psychology major at Parkside covers the main subject areas of psychology and enables you to direct your courses toward particular career goals by offering opportunities that include certificates in mental health skills and in human management and research.