Psychology is the science of mind and behavior. This basic and applied science includes the study of thought, action, and emotion. Psychologists study how people influence and interact with one another, how they develop, and the role that biological mechanisms play in psychological processes.
The Department of Psychology offers a psychology major and minor.
Coursework
Depending on which path they choose, students study a variety of topics, including:
Career Options
Graduates find jobs in varied settings, including business, industry, and human services. Many of our graduates pursue graduate studies in a wide variety of disciplines, including psychology, medicine, law, social work, business, library science, human resources management, and nonprofit administration. Psychology can be a minor combined with a teachable major leading to secondary certification and the teaching of psychology at the high school level.
Grand Valley's psychology faculty has diverse interests and training that cover the field of psychology with both breadth and depth, so we are able to offer a wide range of courses, as well as research and field placement opportunities in the curriculum. Grand Valley also offers:
Department of Psychology
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