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Introduction
Psychology is
the scientific study of behavior. In order to discover
more about behavior, psychologists study both humans and
animals. Psychology covers a wide range of topics, from
the inner workings of our brains and bodies to the ways
our social environment and culture influence us. This
breadth is reflected in the psychology curriculum. Given
that psychology is an empirical science, our program
gives considerable emphasis to research design, data
analysis, and interpretation.
The
psychology undergraduate major is designed to provide
each student with a comprehensive overview of the major
fields of psychology and methods used in psychological
research. The major also provides elective courses that
allow the student to focus upon an area of special
interest. These specialty areas might include social,
developmental, cognitive, clinical, or biological
psychology.
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