Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Psychology] From Colorado State University

Psychology is a field of inquiry which is called the science of behavior, and answers questions about how and why organisms behave as they do. The field of psychology is enormous, with many sub-fields. Some areas pertain to animals, while others are focused on the behavior of humans. Still other areas focus on abnormal behavior or complex social and emotional behavior, while cognitive area focuses on how people perceive, learn, remember, and think.

Psychology is a discipline based on theoretical perspectives and information gained through research. Therefore, the psychology major is based on understanding theory as well as learning the methods of inquiry, evaluation, and drawing appropriate conclusions. These skills are useful for problems solving in many applied settings.

The bachelor?s degree program in psychology at CSU-Pueblo offers a curriculum which provides the student with an overview of the major areas within psychology, along with the opportunity to select courses which fit their personal interests. Through psychology courses at CSU-Pueblo, a student can enhance their career opportunities and/or gain an academic grounding for professional and graduate training. Students who seek careers as professional psychologists should consider studies at the graduate level. Students are encouraged to take advantage of many opportunities in the psychology department, including field placements and both laboratory and field-based research. There is a local chapter of Psi Chi, the National Honor Society in Psychology, which encourages students to maintain excellence in scholarship. Students are encouraged in participate in both Psi Chi and the Psychology Club.