Psychology

专业介绍

Undergraduate Degree in Psychology Overview

In addition to its state-of-the-art laboratories, Georgia Tech’s undergraduate psychology degree program offers several key advantages: 

• A technically oriented curriculum that emphasizes quantitative and experimental approaches to the study of behavior. This strong emphasis in the sciences and mathematics provides excellent preparation for graduate school.
• Undergraduate research opportunities. Students have the chance to conduct research with world-renowned professors working at the forefront of the science of psychology. 
• Small size. Limiting our program size provides our students and researchers with a more personalized and focused learning experience.

As a Psychology major, you will develop a competence and knowledge of quantitative and experimental approaches to studying the mind and human behavior.

BS Psychology Degree Concentrations and Options

Concentrations

Customize your curriculum plan to match your specific interests and career plans.

• Build a business perspective into your degree without adding the hours required for a minor. Learn about the Business Option.

Options

Increase your competitiveness for jobs and graduate school by adding a designation to your degree.

• Pursue an in-depth, long-term research experience. Learn more about the Research Option.
• Prepare for a global career. Learn more about the International Plan.

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology Requirements

The requirements include core classes in cognitive, social and industrial/organizational psychology; fundamental courses in biology, chemistry, and calculus; electives to explore areas in greater depth including cognitive neuroscience and behavioral pharmacology; and undergraduate research.
 

Course Highlights

• Biopsychology: Neurophysiological, endocrinological, and biochemical bases of sensory and motor functioning, motivation, learning, memory, and behavior dysfunction. 
• Social Psychology: Consideration of the behavior of individuals in social contexts, including interpersonal and group settings.
• Human Sensation and Perception: An examination of human sensory systems and perceptual processes.