About the Psychology Program
Students who pursue a psychology degree have the opportunity to enroll in courses that critically explore each sub-field. For example, some courses offered in our department include:
- abnormal psychology
- biopsychology
- human sexuality
- the psychology of law
- social psychology
Psychology Major (Research Track) Psychology Major (Applied Track)
The Scientific Core
Students pursuing a degree in psychology (research track only) also complete a series of classes endorsed by the National Science Foundation and referred to as the Scientific Core. In these courses students will:
- use science as a problem-solving and critical thinking tool
- work in a team-based research project under the supervision of a faculty mentor
- present research findings at regional or national conference
Real World Experience
All students are required to do one professional internship, but many of our students elect to complete two. Student completing the psychology major (applied track) are required to participate in two internship experiences. Most recently, our students have interned at:
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Study Abroad
Drury has many outstanding study abroad opportunities. In recent years, BHSC professors have taken students to England to study “Methods, Madness, and Murder” as well as to South Africa to study global health issues, the biological bases of clinical disorders, and infectious diseases.
What happens after graduation?
Upon graduation, nearly 100% of our students who apply are accepted to attend graduate, law, or medical school Recently, our students have chosen to study at such places as:
- American University
- George Washington University
- King’s College in London
- Purdue University
- Sam Houston State
- Suffolk University
- University of California-Davis
- University of Missouri-St. Louis School of Medicine
- Washington University