心理学是对行为和心理过程的科学研究。心理学的目标是描述，解释，预测和改变行为（可观察到的动作）和心理过程（思想，感觉，记忆，信念）。在本系中，我们重点关注整个本科课程中的四个主要主题：（1）心理学是一门科学，（2）行为是人的变量，环境变量以及人与环境的相互作用的函数，（3）心理学具有它是在社会历史背景下发展起来的，其主要的理论观点反映了这一现象，而且（4）社会文化背景影响着心理学概念的理解和应用方式。心理学系为我们的专业提供均衡且科学严谨的课程。攻读心理学学士学位的学生将在通信技能，批判性思维，科学方法论
The Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Science degrees in Psychology are Purdue University degrees offered in the Department of Psychology.<br><br>Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. The goals of psychology are to describe, explain, predict, and change behavior (observable actions) and mental processes (thoughts, feelings, memories, beliefs). In our department, we focus on four major themes throughout the undergraduate curriculum:<br><br>1. psychology is a science<br><br>2. behavior is a function of person variables, environmental variables, and the interaction of person and environment<br><br>3. psychology has evolved in a socio-historical context, and its major theoretical perspectives reflect this phenomenon<br><br>4. socio-cultural context influences how psychological concepts are understood and applied.<br><br>You'll experience an interactive learning environment, study challenging material, experience unparalleled research and internship opportunities. As early as freshman year, you'll be encouraged to participate in research with renowned faculty. Students support each other through peer-advising, providing a unique environment where students become leaders by helping others.<br><br>You'll graduate with a strong background in communication skills, critical thinking, scientific methodology, ethics and diversity. Our graduates are prepared to continue on to graduate school to earn master's or doctoral degree in psychology. You could also opt to attend professional school, such as law, physical therapy, or medical school. Many of our graduates also go on to earn degrees in social work.