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- JMU Psychology students during our Psi Chi
Induction Ceremony.
Welcome Visitors, Alumni and Friends
Welcome to Psychology, one of the most interesting, applicable, and popular fields of study at James Madison University. The mission of the Department of Psychology is to provide excellent training in psychological principles and in research methodology as applied to the study of psychology. A degree in Psychology provides critical thinking and analysis skills that our graduates apply across a wide variety of fields. The program is designed to prepare psychology majors for professional and scientific graduate level training in psychology and related fields and/or for employment in bachelor’s degree-level positions. In addition to the Psychology Major, the Department contributes significantly to the university’s General Education program and also provides service courses for students in other academic programs. We also contribute to graduate education in Psychology through our close affiliation with the Department of Graduate Psychology.
The faculty members in the department are committed to providing superlative teaching, engaging in significant scholarly activity, and providing service to the university, community and profession. We strive to maintain an environment that models and encourages open communication, collaboration, life-long learning and community involvement on the part of students, staff and faculty. Our goals are:
- To prepare students for graduate work by offering a rigorous background in psychology. Students develop the knowledge and skills needed for professional or scientific training at the graduate level.
- To prepare psychology majors wanting to use their bachelor’s degree to seek employment. Psychology majors develop the knowledge and skills that help them pursue careers including positions in research, business, and human services.
- To provide general education and other courses for students in other academic programs.
To learn about our academic program, look at the Psychology Major section of the website. To learn more about the people of our department and our achievements, visit the People section. For more information Contact Us.
