Psychology majors at Manchester College begin with an Introduction to Psychology course, which includes not only basic theories of psychology but also a service-learning component that connects psychological concepts to community needs.  Then these students often take courses in Child and Adolescent Psychology, Psychology of Abnormal Behavior, Social Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Systems and Theories of Psychology, and Counseling Theory and Practice.  Students will study Statistics and Research Methods, culminating in working closely with a faculty member on a research project, which will likely be presented at a professional conference. 

Distinctive electives in our psychology program:

Conflict Resolution

Mediation and Conciliation

Psychological Tests and Measurements

Adult Development and Aging

Multicultural Psychology

Independent Study

Most psychology majors also qualify to participate in a Field Placement course to work in a setting of their choice during the spring of their senior year.