Psychology
Social and Behavioral Science
Why Major in Psychology at Allegheny College
As a Psychology student, you’ll delve into human thought and behavior, blending paradigms and new ways of understanding. You’ll gain problem-solving, analytical, and interpersonal abilities that will set the stage for your future in a wide variety of rewarding careers.
Unusual Combinations
Students often combine Psychology with:
Division
- Social and Behavioral Sciences
Program Type
- Major
- Minor
Number of Credits
44 for major20 for minorWhere Psychology Alumni Work Today
Head of Litigation
Goodwin Procter LLP
Elaine Herrmann Blais ’91
Associate Professor
University of Pittsburgh
Jamie Kulzer ’05
Continuous Improvement Manager
Fyda Freightliner Pittsburgh – Barkeyville
Melissa McCombs ’04
Vice President, Corporate Marketing & External Communications
Catalent Pharma Solutions
Bernie Clark ’01
Children’s Book Author/Illustrator
Richard Torrey Studios
Richard Torrey ’01
One thing that I really treasure about Allegheny is the small class size. My favorite professors are from the Psychology Department; they go above and beyond to get you to succeed in their classes. The overall environment is so open and caring. I’m never afraid to speak up.
Your Four-Year Journey
Year 1: Understanding
Take time to explore the field of psychology by taking a first introductory course or two.
Year 2: New Approaches
In year two you will take further introductory courses and learn about research methods and statistics in the discipline of psychology.
Year 3: Delving Deeper
During the third year, you will delve deeper into a topic by taking an upper-level course or two and your Junior Seminar, where you learn about writing a research proposal. You will begin your Senior Comp proposal during this time.
Year 4: The Comp
If year four you will take more upper-level coursework and conduct research and collect data in order to complete your independent research project known as the “Senior Comp.”
Research and Internships
Psychology students apply the theory they learn about thought and behavior in the classroom to:
- Local, regional, and international conferences
- Internships
- Independent studies
- Summer research
- Senior comp
Allegheny students regularly present their research findings at local, regional, and national professional meetings, and their work is often published in professional journals.
Faculty and Staff
Email: rclark@allegheny.edu
Phone: 814-332-4960
Email: leckstein@allegheny.edu
Phone: 814-332-5955
Featured News
Eddie Taylor Jr. ’87 Honored Among Cleveland Magazine’s Most Interesting People 2025
Cleveland Magazine recognized Eddie Taylor Jr. ’87 this year on their Most Interesting People list. While at Allegheny College, Taylor studied psychology and was a running back on the football team.
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