Education & Social Sciences

Psychology



All students majoring in psychology at Manchester University begin with an Introduction to Psychology course that examines basic theories of psychology and includes a critical thinking laboratory component designed to enhance the application of vocabulary and theories through application, research, and simulation.

Students often take courses in Developmental Psychology, Behavior Disorders, Social Psychology, and Counseling Theory and Practice.

Distinctive electives include Conflict Resolution, Mediating Conflict, Psychological Tests and Measurements, Evolutionary psychology , Sports psychology, Feminist and Womanist Theologies, and Philosophy of Mind.

"Overall, Manchester really provided me a lot of opportunities to learn, to grow. To learn about myself, to learn about the career I wanted to have. And I really, truly believe that it set me on this path to be able to pursue my goals, so I am tremendously grateful for my Manchester experience."

- Hannah Glenn '16, Ph.D.

If you choose a concentration in cognitive neuroscience, you’ll combine courses in biology with psychology courses such as Neuropsychology, Cognitive Neuroscience, and Cognitive Psychology.

A major in Industrial-Organizational (I-O) Psychology prepares students for careers in management, human resources, line management, organizational consulting, or for graduate work in I-O psychology.

Every student in the program will with work on at least one, if not several research projects, working closely with faculty members and other students, and presenting at a professional conference such as Midwestern Psychological Association at the Palmer House in Chicago, IL. 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.