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Psychology is among the most popular disciplines.
Psychology is among the most popular disciplines.
Please note that our programs have specific requirements and declaring Psychology later during one's academic journey is likely to increase time-to-degree. Please review major requirements in the course catalog, which can be access through mySLU.
Please note that our programs have specific requirements and declaring Psychology later during one's academic journey is likely to increase time-to-degree. Please review major requirements in the course catalog, which can be access through mySLU.
According the data from the American Psychological Association website, about 6% of all bachelor's degrees were awarded in Psychology during the 2012-2013 academic year. One of the most compelling reasons why Psychology is popular is that the discipline is about us: you, me, and everybody else. Psychology spans diverse topics, methodologies, and communities making it intellectually interesting and socially relevant. Psychology is also relevant to all careers and is aligned with numerous other scientific fields. In fact, Psychology has been identified as a hub science and you can learn more about that here.
Why Psychology at SLU?
Why Psychology at SLU?
There is no question that Psychology is relevant to all career pathways. We recognize that our undergraduate students have many interests and while some are interested in professional psychology, others have chosen Psychology to support their pursuit of other career paths, those in the health sciences, social work, criminal justice, education, business, public health, and more.
Students exploring our undergraduate programs in Psychology at SLU should expect to find wide range of topics covered in our courses and co-curricular opportunities. Additionally, our faculty lead exciting and innovative research programs and undergraduate students are frequently invited to contribute.
Students interested in exploring one of our Psychology undergraduate programs as an option are encouraged to read about our program requirements, as detailed in the SLU course catalog (which can be accessed through mySLU), review information related to the SLU Psychology Department, and explore information posted to this site and others similar to this to learn more about the discipline and popular career pathways. If you are interested in speaking with someone from the Department, please contact us by email. We would be happy to set up a meeting with you to see if majoring or minoring in Psychology is the right fit for you.
B.A. or B.S. Major?
B.A. or B.S. Major?
One of the most common questions we receive for students interested in majoring in Psychology is whether they should pursue a major with a B.S. or B.A. degree. The full answer is complicaed and will depend on student interests and aspirations. However, we encourage students who are unsure about whether to pursue a B.A. or a B.S. degree to meet with an academic advisor in the College of Arts and Sciences to understand the implications of what courses you would have to take for Bachelor's degree core. Psychological science is reflected in all of our courses, so students who chose a B.A. pathway will not miss out on the exciting research that Psychology has to offer.
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