Psychology, B.A.

You will be challenged to take advantage of independent and collaborative research opportunities that explore a range of psychological topics.

In addition, you will have the opportunity to attend the annual convention of the American Psychological Association. Attended by thousands of psychologists and mental health professionals, the convention lets you attend seminars, workshops and discussions focused on important issues and advances throughout the field.

Qualified psychology students are invited to become members of the LRU chapter of Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology. Psi Chi was founded in 1929 for the purposes of "encouraging, stimulating, and maintaining excellence in scholarship, and advancing the science of psychology.” It is one of the largest honor societies in the United States, having more than 1,100 chapters. 

Internships with area agencies and organizations provide you with the opportunity to gain experience in the workplace while learning from respected professionals.

A psychology degree prepares you for graduate study and/or entry into a variety of human services opportunities. As a liberal arts major, psychology furnishes a learning environment that prepares you for a diverse array of professions in healthcare, human services, not-for-profit agencies and business.

After the completion of a graduate education, psychology students find careers in clinical psychology, counseling, research, human services, policy and advocacy and education.

Students are encouraged to take advantage of career counseling and job placement programs offered through the university. Advising is also available for students who wish to pursue careers in research, mental health, ministry, rehabilitation, personnel work and agency counseling.