psychology examines all aspects of human behavior: why do people behave the way they do? what makes people happy or unhappy? what are the relationships between the mind and the brain? majoring in psychology allows students to explore the behavior of people and how their minds work, and then apply that knowledge to the modern world.

students have many reasons for wanting to major in psychology. some are simply fond of observing the behavior of others around them, fascinated with the results of their observations and curious to learn why people behave as they do. some plan to become psychologists themselves or to enter one of the many professions where a background in psychology can be useful -- such as, business, teaching, medicine, nursing, law, social work, the ministry, counseling, student services, child development, administration, or human resources.