Psychology
School of Humanities and Sciences
Be immersed in the theories and empirical studies of human behavior.
What You'll Study
The mission of the undergraduate program in Psychology is to introduce students to the theories and empirical studies of human behavior. This includes the study of aging, achievement, child development, cognitive processes, conflict, culture, decision making, emotion, group behavior, health, identity, infancy, language, learning and memory, morality, motivation, personality, psychopathology, race, self, social perception, visual perception, and other related topics. The major provides students with knowledge and skills relevant to professional careers in technology, business, counseling, education, public policy, law, and medicine, as well as graduate studies in Psychology.
Degrees Offered
- BA
- Minor
- Honors
More Information
Learn more about Psychology in the Stanford Bulletin
Exploratory Courses
PSYCH 1
PSYCH 10
Introduction to Statistical Methods: Precalculus (STATS 60, STATS 160)
PSYCH 103F
Intergroup Communication Facilitation (CSRE 103F)