Psychology
Psychology is the science of behavior and the mind. This illuminating major will enable you to understand鈥攁t an entirely new level鈥攖he ways people act, think, believe, feel and learn. The knowledge and skills you attain will prepare you for leadership in a remarkable range of professional settings.
Why do people act the way they do?
The psychology major is ideal for students who are fascinated by the complexity of human behavior. You鈥檒l explore the ways the mind is shaped (for better or worse) by genetic heritage, brain functioning, social surroundings and life experiences. You鈥檒l study neuroscience, developmental and social psychology, and the causes and treatment of mental illness. In small classes, you鈥檒l work side by side with outstanding faculty. You鈥檒l prepare for a lifetime of successful service and achievement鈥攏ot only in clinical or research settings, but also in schools, hospitals, marketing firms, government agencies, law firms and many other professional venues. This is a flexible major with many applications.
More ways to learn鈥攐n campus and beyond
Practical experience is built into the psychology curriculum. Our internships draw on Chicago鈥檚 great research, clinical and corporate resources. On campus, you can complete your own, hands-on research project in close collaboration with expert faculty, and present your findings at our annual spring research expo. You also can combine academic study with compassionate service to people in need, or immerse yourself in a different society and culture through Dominican鈥檚 outstanding study abroad program. You鈥檒l have your choice from among programs on four continents.
School of Social Work Partnership Program
Our bridge program with Dominican鈥檚 excellent School of Social Work enables you to earn both a bachelor鈥檚 degree in psychology and a master鈥檚 degree in social work in just five years. You鈥檒l save both time and tuition dollars. It鈥檚 the only combined degree program of its kind in the Chicago area, and prepares you for immediate service in a range of professional roles, including school social worker, aging care specialist, medical social worker, therapist and many others.
Kayla Jackson
Psychology 黄色直播
鈥淚 chose Dominican because it allowed me to learn by immersing myself in many different worlds. I went on service-learning trips to Tijuana, New Orleans, West Virginia and Selma, Alabama. Once I got home, I felt called to do more for others. I went on to earn my master鈥檚 degree in social work at DU.鈥
Amazing opportunities
Our faculty understand that admission to graduate school in psychology is extremely competitive. They鈥檒l not only provide expert guidance but also help you to build your application, present at conferences鈥攎aybe even get published in a professional journal. About 65% of our psychology alumni go on to graduate or professional school.
One in ten psychology students completes a second major, and many students complete a minor. These options make our psychology majors even more versatile and marketable. Among the popular subject areas are art, communications, criminology, education, finance, informatics, business management and marketing.
Prepare for a life of service and achievement
A survey of U.S. employers by Hart Research Associates found that 93% of bosses say that 鈥渁 job candidate鈥檚 demonstrated capacity to think critically, communicate clearly and solve complex problems鈥 is the most important factor in hiring decisions. That is the essential skill set of our psychology graduates. Our curriculum is designed to prepare you for lifelong intellectual and professional competence. Our alumni work in countless fields, and they know what they鈥檙e doing. They鈥檙e thoughtful, persuasive, open to new ideas, skilled at math and written expression, and able to adapt and thrive through long and meaningful careers. They have earned their way into leadership positions in the professions of their choice.
Ushma Patel
Psychology 黄色直播
鈥淚 was fortunate enough to earn a scholarship, which inspired me to really focus on my studies and get the most of out of my Dominican experience. The learning opportunities on campus were just incredible, and nurtured my many interests鈥攕cientific and artistic. Now I鈥檓 working to become a medical illustrator and to conduct neuroscience research.鈥