Psychology

Examine how factors such as the environment, biology, mental processes, emotions, and social context shape behavior and mental health.

Prepare for careers in counseling, consumer insights, clinical or market research, and more.

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Establish a research-focused core

Learn research basics through a scaffolded approach. Build on that foundation by collaborating with peers and faculty mentors outside of the classroom. Students often co-author publications and present their research at regional conferences.

Explore psychology through electives

Investigate topics such as aging, health, psychopathology, therapeutic interventions, development, motivation, and reasoning.

Apply your knowledge

Explore how psychology relates to education, therapy, workplace management, and consumer behavior, among other applications.

Why is psychology better at Denison?

Psychology is a STEM major

At Denison, psychology is taught as a scientific discipline and is therefore considered a STEM major. Psychology students engage in multiple research experiences, and scientific methodology and statistical analysis are part of their regular coursework.

Psychology is interdisciplinary

Explore interdisciplinary programs to enhance your interest in psychology. Psychology faculty and coursework contribute to our Data Analytics, Educational Studies, and Global Health majors, as well as Denison’s Organizational Studies certificate program.

Neuroscience Concentration

Explore the biological, chemical, and psychological dimensions of the brain. Through interdisciplinary study, you’ll gain insight into how these elements control various aspects of human experience, including cognition, memory, emotion, sensory perception, and physiological regulation.

Jobs as a psychology major

Psychology grads work in a wide range of industries, from schools, hospitals, and social services agencies to consulting, consumer analytics, and HR. See where our grads land.

A psychology major can be a first step toward a career in clinical psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, and other helping professions.

Career communities

Psych majors often join one or more of our career communities. Given psychology’s diversity, students can explore connections to the fields of marketing, education, clinical research, business, health care, and social services, among others.

Career exploration

Through the Knowlton Center for Career Exploration and its training center, Denison Edge, career coaches help you prepare for the next step after college, and industry experts help you acquire specialized skills and certifications.

Internships

Explore careers related to psychology through an internship (or two!). Psychology majors have interned at the Cleveland Clinic, University of Michigan, and YMCA of Central Ohio.

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Study Abroad

Study psychology in your chosen region to enhance your language skills and build your network. Conduct research on a traditional semester abroad or take a summer internship in another country.

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Summer Scholars

Delve into independent research through our Summer Scholar program. All Summer Scholars receive a stipend and a housing allowance plus supplemental funds for research expenses. Off-Campus Summer Scholars may also receive travel funding.

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Kantor Series

Events such as the J. R. Kantor lecture series bring noteworthy psychologists to campus to present lectures and meet with students. The department hosts many occasions to bring students and faculty together.

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