The Department of Psychology and Human Ecology offer programs leading to a Bachelor of Science degree with majors in Psychology and Human Ecology. The graduate program awards the Master of Science in Behavioral Science with a specialty in Psychology or alternate.
Psychology is the scientific study of human and animal behavior. Psychologists are interested in such diverse areas as drug addiction, obesity, sexual behavior, attitudes toward smoking, learning, individual growth, and adjustment, motivationm mental retardation, aggression, the dynamics of group behavior, physical performance, dreaming, memory, psychological disorders, and counseling. Psychology is a diverse field with both scientific and professional aspects. As a science, psychology focuses on research: psychologist collect, quantify, analyze and interpret data describing human and animal behavior. As a profession, psychology focuses on the application of knowledge, skills and techniques to solve individual and social problems. Possible careers with a bachelor degree in Psychology include case manager, social worker, career counselor, rehabilitation specialist, and psychiatric technican.