Study one of the world's most fascinating topics: the human mind. You'll dig into why humans act the way they do, understand how we learn and develop, and probe the causes and treatments of mental disorders. Your course work will cover all of psychology's primary subdisciplines, including biological, clinical, cognitive, developmental, industrial, personality and social psychology. And here, you'll learn from and work with faculty who are among the nation's leading psychologists, researchers and authors.
Get a head start on building a meaningful career by exploring clinical practices and gaining hands-on experience as a researcher. And because everything we do here is in service to the greater good, you'll graduate with a deep understanding of how your knowledge and skill can change the world for the better.
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The ability to make significant positive change in the world requires knowing more than one area well. And since our College of Arts and Sciences is the most academically diverse college on campus, we're the perfect place to prepare for your role as a changemaker. So broaden your expertise by adding at least one additional major or minor to your degree — 73% of our students do.
This major is great preparation for graduate, medical, dental and law school; working in rehabilitation and welfare agencies; personnel management; and counseling. If you decide to pursue graduate education in psychology, there are many different paths you can take including robust programs at Marquette. Some places where you’ll find Marquette psychology major grads include:
While you’re here at Marquette, preparing you for what’s next will be one of our top priorities. So, expect lots of learning by doing, connecting with others who share your passions, and reflecting on how you can Be The Difference.
Explore professional possibilities through our Field Experience course, where you’ll work in the Milwaukee community under the supervision and direction of a psychology faculty member. And courses like Introduction to Clinical Psychology, Psychology of Marriage and Family, and other specialized seminars give you the opportunity to extend and apply your learning in career-oriented directions.
You’ll have plenty of opportunities to follow your interests here, like volunteering with a faculty member whose research area intrigues you; completing your own independent study; sharpening your research skills in our computer, behavioral observation and testing labs; and showcasing your work in our annual Undergraduate Psychology Research Symposium. Here are some of the projects our undergraduates are working on:
Explore the opportunities available to you as a student research assistant.
Become a people-centered leader guided by our Jesuit tradition. Join our E-Lead program sophomore year and you’ll complete a combination of leadership courses and experiences that prepare you to be the driver of innovation for the common good. You’ll develop the skill set to generate innovative solutions and the mindset to reflect on the impact your work has on the world. Bonus: You’ll graduate with a concentration in leadership, too.
Expand your psychology education with a semester abroad. Study program course work at prestigious universities around the world. Other international opportunities are available for psychology students through core courses, summer study, language study, faculty-led programs or research.
A Marquette education equips students to thrive professionally and personally through overall student support, career preparation and an extended family that can't wait to meet you. But don't just take our word for it.
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