Psychology
Study the human mind and behavior
What You'll Study
Psychology is the scientific study of the mind. It covers everything from how babies learn to speak, to why groups fight, to how memory works. It is a broad pathway to therapy, research, HR, or marketing.
- Developmental Psychology
- Cognitive Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Abnormal Psychology
- Research Methods & Statistics
- Neuroscience Basics
- Personality Theory
- Ethics
Example Classes
How to Know If You'll Like It
You'll probably enjoy this if...
- ✓You are fascinated by why people do what they do
- ✓You are a good listener
- ✓You enjoy reading and writing research papers
- ✓You are empathetic but also objective
- ✓You are interested in mental health
- ✓You are willing to go to grad school (often needed)
You might not enjoy this if...
- ✕You want to be a therapist immediately with just a BS (you need a Masters/PhD)
- ✕You dislike statistics (it is heavy on stats)
- ✕You evaluate people judgmentally rather than scientifically
- ✕You want a clear, single career path (Psych is broad)
Self-Check Quiz
Answer these questions honestly to see if this major might be a good fit for you.
Do friends come to you for advice?
Career Outcomes
Featured In-Demand Careers
Marketing Manager
Develop and execute marketing strategies to build brand awareness and drive customer acquisition.
UX/UI Designer
Design intuitive and beautiful digital experiences that solve user problems and delight customers.
Management Consultant
Advise organizations on strategy, operations, and transformation to improve performance and solve complex problems.
Other Common Career Paths
- •Therapist (MA required)
- •HR Specialist
- •Market Researcher
- •Case Manager
- •School Counselor
Industries
Try It First
Test if you like this field before committing to a major:
Take a "Big 5 Personality Test" online and analyze your results.
Observe a specific behavior in a public place (e.g., door holding) and record data.
Design a simple experiment to test memory or perception on your friends.
Related Majors
Frequently Asked Questions
Generally no. You need a Masters or PhD/PsyD to be a licensed Psychologist.
It has a lot of reading and writing, and Statistics is a rigorous hurdle.
Yes, it is a social science that uses the scientific method.
Psychiatry = MD (Doctor), prescribes medicine. Psychology = PhD/MA, talk therapy.
Yes, extremely. So you need good grades/internships to stand out.
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