B.Sc Psychology

Why Choose Psychology?

The psychology department at Elmira College offers a curriculum that has strengths and variety. You can select courses that complement your interests and career goals, preparing you to become a psychological scientist, a mental health practitioner, or a professional in a related field, such as business, medicine, or the law.

What Psychology Will Teach You

The core of the program provides solid training in the theoretical viewpoints and empirical methods at the heart of contemporary psychology. Building on this foundation, the flexible curriculum makes it feasible to combine psychology with other fields of study, such as business, nursing, biology, or criminal justice. The opportunity to work one-on-one with a faculty member to conduct independent research will give you a leg up if you plan to compete for graduate school.

A major in Psychology will help you understand psychological theories and concepts, approaches to research, the role of ethics, and understand how psychology relates to the contextual frameworks of community and society and informs public policy.