Why Psychology at E&H?

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PSYC 340 students in Prague, Czech Republic study the social psychology of the Holocaust. PSYC 340 students in Prague, Czech Republic study the social psychology of the Holocaust.

Be the catalyst of change in your community and the world.

Change the world through applied research, working in the local community, and interacting with other cultures outside the U.S.

Conduct Independent Research

Students present their research at the annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Associati... Students present their research at the annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association (SEPA) in Charleston, SC.Present on campus or at a regional or national meeting.


Study Abroad - Learn about other cultures and interact with people in another county

On a day trip to Tykocin and Treblinka, students stop for lunch in the village of Kiermusy, Poland. On a day trip to Tykocin and Treblinka, students stop for lunch in the village of Kiermusy, Poland.Explore the social psychological and other factors related to genocide with a specific focus on the Holocaust in the Czech Republic and Poland.


Apply your Learning

Austin Tolbert '19 and Ali Medlen '17 cheer on the rat athlete in the rope climb competition. Austin Tolbert '19 and Ali Medlen '17 cheer on the rat athlete in the rope climb competition.Serve as an intern in mental health, occupational or physical therapy, human resources, or the kind of site that meets your career needs.

Work with children in the local community as part of the Child Development course or promote health education in local schools as part of a Health Psychology course.

Train your rat to compete in the Rat Olympics, where rats climb tightropes, do the long jump, hurdles and weight- lifting.

World of Work

      • applied learning projects
      • civic engagement
      • undergraduate research
      • internships
    • Guest professionals visit class to aid career exploration and networking.
    • Course assignments and projects build skills and experience through:

Handcraft this Major

      • B.S. requires a contextual and support area of five science courses you select from biology, chemistry, and physics
      • Design the required research project according to your unique interests
      • Tailor your degree through internships and projects in your field
    • Choose the B.A. or B.S. program