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Ever wonder why that certain smell brings you back to childhood? Or why you get dizzy after a ride on the merry-go-round? Or how Mozart could compose operas before the age of 10? Find out the answers as a psychology major at UC Davis. Psychology is an interdisciplinary program that examines both the social and scientific bases of behavior; and as a premier research institution, UC Davis is home to many leading researchers in the field of psychology. You'll be able to choose between a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree in one of three areas of study: personality/social psychology, psychobiology and perception/cognition.
Real World
Depending on the path you choose, you'll be well prepared for graduate work in medicine, law or clinical psychology. As a UC Davis graduate with a degree in psychology, you'll also be suited for a career in teaching, social work, counseling, the ministry or nursing, among many others.
Major Requirements
You'll begin your studies with a generalized psychology course to introduce you to the multifaceted subject matter. And after taking the foundational research methods and statistics courses, you'll be better equipped to choose one of the three areas of study. If you're pursuing a Bachelor of Science, you'll be taking a series of mathematics, chemistry and biological science courses on top of the depth subject matter. Bachelor of Arts pursuants will have the opportunity to take a number of humanities and/or science courses while completing the depth subject matter. Regardless of degree or area of study, the sky's the limit when it comes to conducting original research, assisting faculty with their own projects or participating in an internship.
Major Adviser
Name: Marsha March
Contact: mdmarch@ucdavis.edu, (530) 752-8877
A Student Perspective
My major provides a background for the several career choices I'm considering: a professor of psychology, a public interest lawyer or a social policy analyst. Our faculty members' wide variety of research interests means I've had the chance to study many different areas of psychology with recognized experts. The professors are great teachers and are very willing to help students.
~ Arnold Ho
A Faculty Perspective
The program's greatest strength is the tremendous diversity of courses offered. Psychology is a unique discipline in that it bridges the sciences and the humanities, and the classes offered in both broad and specialized subjects reflect the range of topics the major includes. Undergraduates also enjoy numerous opportunities to get involved in internships and research projects. Because psychology concerns the science of human beings, the field is useful for anyone whose future career involves working with other people.
~ Dean K. Simonton, professor
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