Can students who want to work in human services learn counseling techniques in psychology classes?
No. We provide students a strong background in psychological science. In some classes (e.g., Psychopathology) student will learn about mental illness, psychological disorders and effective therapies. Students who are interested in clinical or counseling psychology will learn how to conduct therapy in graduate school. Students studying Pre-health may not practice medicine; neither may psychology undergraduates “practice” psychological therapy techniques. What should students know about the Psychology major? Students will take at least four laboratory courses in completing the major (201/202and at least two 300 level courses). Requirements are quite hierarchical, so students should complete the 201, 202 sequence as soon as possible preferably no later than the sophomore year. The prerequisite for 201 is one 100-level course. Our program emphasizes immersion in the process of conducting psychological research. Many of our students make presentations at regional, national, and internationa
