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Undergraduate Psychology
The courses and opportunities for independent study we offer are designed to expose our students to all aspects of the discipline.
Majors
Psychology: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science
In addition to providing a strong foundation for graduate studies in the field, a degree in psychology prepares you for a number of related career and graduate study fields such as child development, biology, communications, criminal justice, health care (including medical school), law, philosophy, theology and more.
Neuroscience: Bachelor of Science
With a neuroscience degree, you can specialize in cognitive neuroscience or molecular and cellular neuroscience. After graduation, you can pursue graduate studies in behavioral neuroscience, clinical neuroscience, biomedical science or clinical neuropsychology. You will be prepared for careers in a variety of areas, such as medicine, physical therapy, law, science writing, communication or the pharmaceutical and biomedical industries.
Minors
Four-Year Program Guides
The Classroom & Beyond
Logan Welker
recipient of the USD Council on Undergraduate Research and Creative Scholarship grant award.
