Psychology

All Psychology majors must complete at least one high impact experience: undergraduate research, study abroad, community engagement, or an internship. Capital’s location in Columbus will give you the opportunity to apply what you learn in the classroom to real life settings. Students have gained hands-on forensic experience as Behavioral Science Specialists, worked with autism-spectrum cases at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, and learned about inpatient Psychiatry at Twin Valley Behavioral Health. Additional experiential learning sites include Maryhaven, The Childhood League, Alvis House, and the Suicide Prevention Hotline.

You will be immersed in Capital’s strong liberal arts curriculum while taking advantage of coursework that provides grounding in psychology theory and practice. Understanding this specialized branch of science will enable you to identify the feelings, fears and experiences that influence behavior. Under the guidance of your professors and advisor, you can expect to contribute your own research to the body of knowledge and impact the science for generations to come. Your Capital education will be critical in helping you understand people, their actions and their interactions in your future career.

With an undergraduate degree in Psychology from Capital, you will be prepared for the career of your choice. Graduates have chosen a number of different paths including: Child development specialist, neuropsychologist, community mental health worker, or even a physician. After graduation, many Psychology majors find themselves pursuing advanced degrees. As a Capital student, you will be prepared for graduate study in Psychology and related fields, including programs at Capital.