Psychology

The psychology major at Southern Virginia University dives deep into the mystery of the human mind: cognition, emotion, motivation, neuroscience, productivity, development, perception, happiness, creativity, and more.

Because of our small class sizes at Southern Virginia University, you will enjoy personal and professional relationships with your professors who have a wide variety of expertise in neuroscience, clinical and consulting experience, industrial/organizational psychology, research, addiction, and more.

Often paired with additional minors and concentrations, the study of psychology allows one to better understand oneself and others, be an informed consumer of research, and be prepared for leadership roles. These skills you develop can applied to a wide variety of careers inside and outside of traditional psychology.

In the major, you could find yourself role-playing to practice empathy, visiting a juvenile delinquency institution, learning how to be an effective sports coach, participating in a national research study replication project, or making a video that explores drug effects. With challenging upper-level classes often similar to graduate-level classes, you will be well prepared to continue your education in whatever field you choose.

There is a wide array of potential careers with a psychology degree, including jobs in counseling, marketing, social work, and more depending on your personal and professional goals. Learn where a career in psychology can take you.

• Psychotherapist, Counselor, or Social Worker
• Human Resources or Organizational Behavior Specialist
• Marketing or Sales Manager
• Information Specialist or Data Analyst
• Academic, Guidance, or Admissions Counselor
• Behavior Specialist or Case Manager