Undergraduate Programs
The goal of the Department of Psychology is to provide students with an understanding of the methods and content of scientific and applied psychology.
The primary means of attaining our mission is classroom instruction. Some of our courses also include laboratories consisting of experimental and statistical work; others offer development of original research studies involving library work and data collection. Further learning opportunities are made available through field work, the Honors Program, Independent Study, and Internships. Our Internship Program consists of supervised work placements in human services and industrial settings for which students earn academic credit.
The department offers seven concentrations:
Combined B.A./M.S. program in Industrial/Organizational Psychology
This is a five-year program that includes both a B.A. in psychology with an Industrial/Organizational concentration, and an M.S. in I/O Psychology. For more information, see the I/O web site.
Bachelor of Science concentration:
The B.S. concentration is appropriate for students interested in psychology as a scientific endeavor, and/or for students planning to pursue graduate work in psychology.
Six Bachelor of Arts concentrations
These provide alternative programs for students with a variety of interests:
- Standard
- Human Development
- Human Services
- Industrial/Organizational
- Community
- Comprehensive Evening Program
Selection of the appropriate program should be made in consultation with an advisor, taking into account the student's specific interests and needs.
After completing any of the programs, a student should be able to read and understand behavioral science data, design and conduct rudimentary psychological research studies, and apply research findings to everyday situations. Further, the student should have a broad grasp of psychology as a behavioral science in both its research and applied aspects.
Psychology as a major provides excellent opportunities for students planning to go to graduate or professional school.
Our B.S. concentration can compliment your preparation for the medical and dental fields, our Human Services concentration can be very compatible with a pre-law curriculum, and the Industrial/Organizational concentration directly relates to careers in business and fits well with M.B.A. programs. Whatever your psychology interests are, DePaul's programs will offer education at its best.
The psychology faculty provide advising for psychology majors. We strongly encourage you to come see Elizabeth Jackson, the Undergraduate Academic Advisor (Byrne 451-B), to complete a declaration of major form, at which point you will be assigned a psychology advisor.