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Psychology Major

Psychology explores the factors that influence human thoughts, feelings, and behaviors through a scientific lens. In the Bachelor of Science in Psychology at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, you’ll study psychology’s core areas, learn the methods psychologists use to study behavior, and discover how psychological research can help improve human lives. 

This program is offered on-campus and online for students who want to:

  • Understand the factors that contribute to people’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
  • Build critical thinking, analytical, and writing skills.
  • Apply psychological concepts in real-world settings.
  • Prepare for graduate study or careers centered on research or helping others. 

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Key Features

  • Build research-related skills through core psychology courses. 
  • Explore courses spanning various psychological sub-disciplines like biological, social, applied, developmental, and cognitive psychology. 
  • Learn to analyze human behavior and understand the factors that shape it.

Building a Foundation in Psychology 

The psychology curriculum combines scientific study with real-world context. You’ll learn how psychological theories are tested and evaluated across sub-disciplines like biological, social, and developmental psychology — and applied in settings ranging from education and business to health care and community organizations. 

Courses cover both foundational psychology and applied topics, giving you a strong understanding of human behavior while building critical thinking and analytical skills. As you progress, you’ll have opportunities to explore specialized areas of psychology and prepare for a variety of careers. 

Whether you're on campus or online, you’ll engage with faculty and coursework designed to prepare you for graduate study or careers that require strong research, writing, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to help others through an understanding of human behavior. 

Curriculum Snapshot

Students pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Psychology complete coursework in psychological science, research methods and statistics, along with general education requirements and a minor field of study.

All students complete core psychology courses such as: 

  • PSYC 110: Introduction to Psychology
  • PSYC 200: Psychological Science 
  • PSYC 315: Psychological Statistics
  • PSYC 415: Applied Psychological Statistics
    or
  • PSYC 442: Psychological Measurement

Students complete additional psychology electives, including advanced 400-level courses. Plus, completion of an 18-credit-hour minor allows students to explore a secondary area of interest. 

View the Psychology curriculum guide in the academic catalog »