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What You'll Be Doing

Gannon University believes in helping you choose between the many possible fields of psychology. Whether you are interested in clinical, cognitive, counseling, educational, engineering, evolutionary, experimental, forensic, health, industrial/organizational, neuropsychology, quantitative and measurement, rehabilitation, school, social, or sport psychology, Gannon’s psychology program can help you explore and decide which one is right for you.

As a psychology major, you will be introduced to all of these possibilities. In addition, you will be able to take more advanced courses relating to many of these fields. There are also opportunities for hands-on experience through internships and research with faculty members as you earn a degree that prepares you for success in many occupations. It’s up to you to discover how you will use psychology in your future.

What kind of critical thinker will you be?

College Connections

Students can get involved in service learning through the Gannon Psychology Club and the Center for Social Concerns.

The Gannon psychology program is affiliated with the Psi Chi National Psychology Honor Society, which recognizes outstanding psychology majors.

Psychology faculty members have 75 years of combined teaching experience.

In addition to graduates continuing at Gannon for an advanced degree, there are several institutions where they chose to pursue professional or graduate degrees including: Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Duquense University, Edinboro University, Hofstra University, James Madison University, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Penn State University, Texas A&M University, University of Buffalo, University of Pittsburgh, University of Dayton, University of Georgia, Virginia Tech and West Virginia University among others.

The Gannon Advantage

• Students at Gannon enjoy internships, co-ops and study abroad opportunities. In addition everyone completes our "Liberal Studies Core" -- 39 credits that will help prepare you for life.
• Gannon's Career Development Services Office reports that 97% of Gannon's recent graduates are employed or are enrolled in graduate studies.
• On our urban campus, students can enjoy all the conveniences of city living while feeling at home in Gannon's caring community.
• An overall 13:1 student to faculty ratio ensures that students receive the genuine commitment and personal attention they are seeking.
• Gannon's Career Service Center helps students search for graduate school or job opportunities, develop interviewing skills and design a professional resume.
• Over 70 clubs and organizations as well as 18 NCAA Division II athletics provide students the chance to be involved.