For more information about this major at Bluffton University, please visit the psychology department's Web page: www.bluffton.edu/psy
Psychology is the study of human and animal behavior. It seeks to understand and explain both normal and abnormal behavior, mental ability, perception, development and individual differences. In addition, psychological study explores human emotions, thoughts and motives. Among the major sub-branches within psychology are psychometrics, developmental, comparative, personality, abnormal, applied, differential, statistic and child. Only a limited number of entry-level positions are available to bachelor level graduates in psychology itself, although a psychology major can be applied in a number of related fields, such as social work, recreation, personnel work or public relations. Generally a master's degree is considered the minimum requirement for a professional position; a Ph.D. is necessary to work as a licensed psychologist.
American Psychological Association
750 First Street NE
Washington, DC 20002-4242
www.apa.org
Association of Black Psychologists
P.O. Box 55999
Washington, DC 20040-5999
www.abpsi.org
National Association of School Psychologists
4340 East West Highway, Suite 402
Bethesda, Maryland 20814
www.nasponline.org
Association for Women in Psychology
Department of Psychology
Connecticut College
New London, Connecticut 06320
www.awpsych.org
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