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Psychology

About the Major
Psychology seeks the answers to a broad variety of questions regarding the behavior, thoughts, and emotions of individuals. These questions range from the biochemical basis of memory and the effects of stress on health to understanding the causes of emotional problems or such experiences as falling in love. These questions are studied by using scientific research techniques both in the laboratory and the “real” world. The answers are applied in fields such as business, the health sciences, law, education, counseling, and the design of useful and usable technologies.

One strength of the psychology program at Drexel is its emphasis on psychological statistics and research methodology. Psychology majors are well trained in research data analysis and find employment opportunities in research and corporate settings more readily. One other opportunity available to Drexel psychology undergraduates is the co-operative education/internship programs, through which students mix periods of full-time, career-related employment with their academic studies. This allows students to have “hands on” experience in a variety of clinical settings throughout the Philadelphia metropolitan region, and makes them more competitive for employment after graduation.

For additional information, visit the Drexel University Department of Psychology homepage.