Psychology
The discipline of psychology is broad, with different fields of study that range from conducting basic research in laboratory or field settings, to meeting the needs of individuals or groups in clinical settings, to addressing philosophical questions of the discipline. Faculty in the department represent these various orientations, engaged in research on a variety of topics from the effects of hormones and drugs on behavior to grief and bereavement. They encourage students to analyze psychological phenomena from diverse perspectives.
Majors explore fundamental areas of the discipline. There is ample opportunity for students to pursue advanced study through directed reading or research projects under the individual direction of their professors. In addition, the psychology department, in cooperation with the biology department, offers an interdisciplinary concentration that concerns the study of neuroscience and behavior.