BA Psychology at University of Delaware

Programme overview

Psychology is the scientific study of the mind, brain and behavior. At UD, you will learn how to investigate human and animal behavior, evaluate evidence and apply psychological science to real-world questions. Because psychology connects with fields such as medicine, engineering and law, the major builds transferable skills in research, data analysis, critical thinking and communication.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences | Study mode: full-time | Location: Newark, DE, United States

What you will study

Areas of study: Brain and Behavior, Cognition, Cultural Perspectives, The Social Self, Clinical Science, Child Development. Sample required courses: ENGL110 Seminar in Composition; MATH114 College Mathematics; PSYC100 General Psychology; PSCY207 Research Methods; UNIV101 First Year Experience; PSCY209 Measurement & Statistics.

Career pathways

Career options: Research Scientist, Therapist, Psychiatrist, Human Resources Specialist, Leadership Consultant, Marketing Analyst, Career Counselor.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is to the University of Delaware (and the major's college), not to the major itself. Applicants complete a high school diploma or equivalent; recommended preparation is 16 academic units: English 4, mathematics 3 (Algebra 1 or higher), science 3 (including 2 labs), history/social sciences 3, plus 3 academic electives. Standardized test scores are optional. Application uses the Common or Coalition application with an essay; up to two letters of recommendation are optional. Honors College applicants apply by the Nov. 1 early action deadline. Applies to the University; no separate programme-specific requirement is published on the major page.

Apply through the official page: https://www.udel.edu/apply/undergraduate-admissions/apply-to-ud/

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