Social and Behavioral Science
Psychology Major and Minor
As a Psychology student, you'll delve into human thought and behavior, blending paradigms and new ways of understanding. You'll gain problem-solving, analytical, and interpersonal abilities that will set the stage for your future in a wide variety of rewarding careers.
Your Four-Year Journey
Take time to explore the field of psychology by taking a first introductory course or two.
Take time to explore the field of psychology by taking a first introductory course or two.
In year two you will take further introductory courses and learn about research methods and statistics in the discipline of psychology.
During the third year, you will delve deeper into a topic by taking an upper-level course or two and your Junior Seminar, where you learn about writing a research proposal. You will begin your Senior Comp proposal during this time.
If year four you will take more upper-level coursework and conduct research and collect data in order to complete your independent research project known as the “Senior Comp.”
Isis Offutt, Alumna
Class of 2019, Psychology Major/Writing Minor
“ One thing that I really treasure about Allegheny is the small class size. My favorite professors are from the Psychology Department; they go above and beyond to get you to succeed in their classes. The overall environment is so open and caring. I’m never afraid to speak up. ”
Career Outcomes
93
of Allegheny graduates are employed, in grad school, or in full-time service within six months.
80+
Acceptance rate to graduate and professional school for Allegheny students