Psychology
Do you feel called upon to help people understand human behavior and navigate real-world problems in a variety of different environments?
A psychology degree from Ā鶹AV offers a unique experience ā one that gets you a Princeton Review top 10 undergraduate degree and provides opportunities to have a positive impact on peopleās lives, whether directly out of college or after continuing through a graduate program. The Psychology program from the Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciencesā Department of Psychological Sciences offers students a fulfilling career pathway.
Psychology is for you if you consider yourself
Life-Changing
Life-Saving
Education
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Coursework
In the Psychology program, youāll take classes in human learning, cognition, social psychology and biological development among others.
Experience-based Education
Outside the Classroom
A wide variety of faculty and student research opportunities ensures youāll have the chance to participate in exciting, career-building research.
The Ā鶹AV chapter of the Psi Chi International Honor Society in psychology promotes scientific advancement in the field by encouraging scholarship. Together with the Psychology Club, it sponsors speakers and programs of interest for psychology students and the community.
With over 20 local internship sites, you have the chance to get valuable field experience before entering the workplace or going to graduate school.
Research & Innovation
Whether youāre an undergraduate or graduate student, youāll have opportunities to create your own research projects or work with faculty to tackle some of the worldās most complex and pressing challenges.
Research Center
Pamplin Collegeās Center for Social Science Research involves students as active partners in research projects that assist local public and nonprofit agencies improve their effectiveness.
Student Publications
Student publications are an excellent way to find your voice and strengthen your portfolio, and Pamplin College has a wide range to get involved with.
Clubs & Organizations
Student clubs and organizations help you āplug inā to campus life in a way that can lead to meaningful connections, new interests and resume-enhancing experiences.
Your Future
Career Options
Psychology graduates are valued by a variety of industries because of their ability to think critically, their strong communication skills, and their excellent problem-solving techniques. They can find rewarding careers as behavior analysts, childcare workers, market researchers, career counselors, and many others.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of psychologists will
grow 6% over the next decade. Psychologists ā Psychology graduates who have earned their doctorate in Psychology
ā have a median income of $94,310 per year.
Why Ā鶹AV?
Wide variety of in-demand concentrations prepares you for the career you want.
Dynamic campus with opportunities to interact in a multitude of collaborative ways.
State of the art facilities and technology provides the experience needed to step directly into your career.
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