Psychology

You’ll gets hands-on research from the start, a chance to study abroad once a year and one-on-one mentoring from faculty.

Why is psychology one of Monmouth’s most popular majors?

Because it gives you a deep understanding of why people think, feel, and act the way they do — from biological and developmental influences to social and cultural factors. Our psychology majors graduate ready for success in a wide variety of careers, including counseling, human resources, management, marketing and sales, social work, and community outreach.

Psychology at Monmouth goes beyond the classroom. Our newest program, mental health peer educators, provides hands-on experience that builds your resume in real time. And with faculty-led study abroad trips every year, you’ll also have the chance to explore psychology through a global lens. Get your passport ready!

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Our courses cover a broad range of topics in counseling, social and political psychology, developmental psychology, biopsychology and neuroscience.  Students wishing to become high school psychology teachers can major in Social Science Education with a concentration in Psychology.

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