BA Psychology

How do infants navigate their world How do factors as diverse as genetics, socioeconomic status, social networks, mindfulness practices, and access to open spaces contribute to how people cope with the problems of living How do technology, architecture, language, and cultural practices affect how we think What accounts for the global epidemic of mental health issues What has psychology contributed to understanding genocide and torture In what ways can psychologists illuminate the mystery of the creative process in science and art How does morality develop What factors determine our political, economic, and moral decisions What happens in mind and body as we experience emotions These reflect just a few of the questions discussed in our psychology courses, a sampling of the broad range covered in the psychology curriculum.