Psychology BS

at North Central College

Psychologists are experts in learning, human behavior and mental health. They diagnose and provide treatments for mental health issues, select and train employees for businesses and organizations, collect and analyze data for government and not-for-profit agencies and explore questions about the human condition. Our program is designed to prepare you to understand and explain thoughts, emotions, feelings and behaviors. Psychology offers a wide range of career paths with a broad curriculum. At North Central, you will have access to our Schwab Psychology Research Center, treadmill lab and sleep lab to collect data. We facilitate hands-on learning and encourage working with dedicated faculty on individualized projects. A career in psychology can lead you to many areas including counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, research, consumer psychology and more.