Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Whether you're interested in why people behave and think the way they do, how social cues influence interactions, or how to effectively treat depression, autism, and a range of other disorders and it's all psychology. Mercyhurst's Department of Psychology will prepare you to delve into the neurobiological, sociocultural, and emotional processes underlying human behavior. As a Psychology major, you'll build a strong foundation in the traditional areas of psychological theory and experimentation, as well as the specialized areas within the field that address human development, behavior, thinking, motivation, learning, emotion, and social interaction. Coursework allows you to explore the mind, behavior, and the links between them as you learn to understand and solve human problems--excellent preparation for careers both within and beyond the field of psychology.

• The Psychology Department is housed in Briggs Hall, which features 6,000 square feet devoted to psychology, including research space, a computer lab, classrooms, a conference room, and a student lounge.
• Psych majors regularly present at professional conferences, such as the Society for Personality and Social Psychology, the Western Pennsylvania Undergraduate Psychological Conference, the Eastern Psychological Association, and the Association for Psychological Science.
• Our "Majoring in Psychology" course is unique to Mercyhurst University, providing students with the opportunity to learn about the variety of ways a Psychology degree can be used in the workplace.