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The Psychology Department at Chapman offers you a comprehensive understanding of the various branches of psychology, including:

Cognitive neuroscience.
Social psychology.
Health psychology.
Pychopathology.
Developmental psychology.

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In this program, you will:

Use the scientific method to study human cognition, emotion and behavior.
Develop the ability to analyze data and think critically.
Participate in hands-on internships and research.
Customize your academic experience with minors, like the Neuroscience minor.
Be able to apply to the BS in Psychology program.

By the time you graduate, you'll be prepared to:

Put your experience and knowledge to use helping others.
Conduct cutting-edge research.
Work in fields such as mental health, medicine, education, wellness, law, and business.
Take your studies further in graduate school.

Explore the Psychology curriculum

Go in-depth on classes, credits and projects in this program in our course catalog. You can also check out a suggested 4-year plan that guides you through our recommendation for completing the Psychology BA.

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Apply to Chapman

Learn how to apply to Chapman and get started on your application on our How to Apply page.

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Psychology alum

Angela Thalheimer '25

From peers to professors to colleagues in the field — Psychology alum Angelina Thalheimer '25 has made connections at Chapman. They're why she describes Chapman as home. "It’s really nice knowing I have such a great group of people to miss," says Thalheimer, "and that they will miss me just as much."

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Psychology and Data Analytics double major

Noah Estrada-Rand '20

While majoring in Psychology with a focus on behavioral science, Noah discovered an unexpected intersection between human behavior and data analytics. Today, he works as a Product Owner with Pacific Life, serving as the bridge between marketing and technology teams to help guide the vision for his organization’s web platforms.

Visit the Chapman campus in person or virtually

Want to see Chapman for yourself? Join us for a tour of campus. We have in-person tours if you're in the area, as well as virtual visit options.

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Or check out the Chapman campus from wherever you are

You can explore the Chapman campus virtually with this interactive, 360-degree tour.

You'll start the tour in Crean Hall, our dedicated health sciences building and home to our Psychology department. From there, you'll be able to explore the rest of the Chapman campus.

Explore careers in countless fields

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A degree in Psychology can help you explore careers in:

Social work.
Human resources.
Recruiting and talent management.
Education.
Mental health.
Business management.
And much more.

Or earn a master's degree with just one additional year of coursework

Our integrated graduate programs give you the chance to earn a master's degree right after your bachelor's. Learn more and explore options on our Integrated Programs page.

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Career advising for Psychology students

As a Psychology student at Chapman, you'll have a career advisor here to help you succeed. The career advisor for Crean College students can support you with navigating careers and post-graduate options.

Career advising options

Scholarships and funding opportunities

As a Psychology student at Chapman, you'll be eligible for scholarship and funding opportunities specific to the Psychology program. You'll also be eligible for all the general financial assistance Chapman offers, such as merit awards, work study and scholarships.

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Psychology research and labs

At Chapman, you’ll have the chance to do research alongside your peers and professors and dive into the topics that really interest you.

Psychology majors work directly with faculty in research and fieldwork internships, as well as in dedicated psychology laboratories on campus.

For more info, see our Faculty and Student Research page.

Explore hundreds of clubs on campus

Chapman has hundreds of clubs and student organizations right on campus dedicated to almost any interest you can imagine, including psychology.

You can keep exploring the psychology field outside of the classroom in our chapter of the Psi Chi psychology honor society. Psi Chi is a national honor society dedicated to excellence in psychology and psychology-related subjects.

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Study abroad and away

Psychology students at Chapman have the most opportunities of any major to take major-specific classeswhile studying abroad.

Over 30 of our international partner schools offer psychology credits that transfer to Chapman.

This makes studying abroad a great option for:

Expanding your horizons and seeing other parts of the world.
Completing credits that you need to earn your degree.

Meet your Psychology advisors

As a Psychology student at Chapman, you will have a team of dedicated advisors here to support you academically and help you get all you can out of your Chapman experience.

Meet Psychology advisors

Talk to a current student

Want to learn more about the program or student experience? Reach out to a current Psychology student. The students listed below are current Psychology majors or minors at Chapman. They would be happy to answer whatever's on your mind.