BA in Psychology - Concentration in Child and Family Studies

This program provides students with an excellent background for careers that involve working with people. Psychology graduates find work in business, sales, counseling, education, and health care. The BA is also essential preparation for those considering master's or doctoral work in psychology, and similarly provides an excellent foundation for graduate work in counseling and social work. Upon completing the major, undergraduates will have a greater understanding of the following four areas that are essential to the study of psychology: knowledge base of psychology: students will demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology; research methods in psychology: students will understand and apply basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation; critical thinking skills in psychology: students will respect and use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry, and, when possible, the scientific approach to solve problems related to behavior and mental processes; and application of psychology: students will understand and apply psychological principles to personal, social, and organizational issues with concern for social justice. The Concentration in Child and Family Studies allows undergraduates to learn about child development from an interdisciplinary perspective, and addresses areas such as parenting, schooling, and the place of children and families in society.