DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
Unlocking Human Potential
Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences Offering Bachelor of Science degrees in Forensic Psychology, Human Factors Psychology and Industrial/Organizational Psychology, plus minors in Psychology and Engineering Psychology, the Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences prepares students to become tomorrow’s leaders in the science of human behavior. Faculty members actively engage with students in applied research, business consulting collaborations and public outreach. Students have various opportunities to network, present at conferences, collaborate with local justice entities, pursue internships and gain hands-on experience in the field. With career outcomes ranging from the fields of law enforcement to artificial intelligence to human resources, the opportunities are endless.
PROGRAMS Bachelor of Science in Forensic Psychology Forensic Psychology applies psychological
Bachelor of Science in Industrial/Organizational Psychology
The Bachelor of Science in Industrial/Organizational Psychology program develops scientist-practitioners to address workplace challenges by enhancing performance, health, safety and well-being of both organizations and their employees. This program provides a solid foundation in human behavior and mental processes for individual and organizational effectiveness, preparing students for various organizational settings and advanced studies. The program offers research opportunities, industry collaborations and supportive faculty focused on student success.
principles to legal issues, like criminal investigations. This program develops professionals trained in the science of human behavior and mental processes as they apply to a variety of legal contexts. Students learn to understand and evaluate human behavior and graduate prepared to work with local and federal agencies as part of law enforcement, investigative or behavioral intervention teams.
Bachelor of Science in Human Factors Psychology
Human Factors Psychology focuses on studying human-machine interactions to enhance usability, comfort, safety and performance. This program equips students to conduct human factors research and improve the design of complex systems. Graduates can pursue careers as human factors specialists or continue their education in graduate school. This applied discipline explores human abilities and limitations in sensing, storing and processing information and applies this knowledge to optimize human-machine systems.
$ 144,610 Median salary of an Industrial/Organizational Psychologist U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2022
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