College of Arts & Sciences
Department of Psychology
Psychology is the study of behavior and mental processes, exploring how individuals think, feel, and act. This field spans multiple disciplines, including biology, sociology, and religion, offering a holistic understanding of human nature.
Students who engage in psychology department programs gain valuable insights and skills that prepare them for careers centered on working with people in various professional settings, such as counseling, healthcare, education, and social services. Our majors include:
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AU students involved in the psychology program have had their work published in professional journals and have presented papers at professional meetings. To gain valuable experience, students are encouraged to work part-time in the psychology department, to work for local mental-health facilities, and to pursue relevant summer employment or internships. Students have the opportunity to be a part of Psi Chi, the National Honor Society for Psychology.
Opportunities & Careers
Independent-study opportunities are available, including the chance to do original research and/or be involved in leading or facilitating assertiveness skills training programs for a variety of personnel, including Girl Scouts, individuals in an abuse shelter, or college leaders.
AU students involved in the psychology program have had their work published in professional journals and have presented papers at professional meetings. To gain valuable experience, students are encouraged to work part-time in the psychology department, to work for local mental-health facilities, and to pursue relevant summer employment or internships.
Recent graduates have acquired positions in halfway houses for people with mental illnesses, detention centers for juvenile delinquents, homes for people with mental or physical disabilities, ministry organizations, volunteer organizations, and general business. They have also continued their studies in graduate programs across the country.
Students graduating from these majors are prepared for:
- graduate work in psychiatric social work
- professional training in clinical or counseling psychology
- work with families
- personnel work in industry, pre-ministry
- careers in the not-for-profit sector
- working with handicapped individuals
- careers in teaching and research
"The faculty brings this "real world" experience into the classroom to prepare you for the future. I actually had the opportunity to work with Dr. Laura Stull on her latest research project during my senior year. This gave me the opportunity to be a part of something bigger than the classroom and something that could help improve our world." - Richard Crossley BA '17
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