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Undergraduate Degree Information
Undergraduate Program
Psychology can be defined as the science of mind and behavior. At the University of Hawaii at Manoa, undergraduates gain a broad understanding of the field by completing courses across a range of psychological disciplines, including experimental, biological, developmental, social, personality, clinical, and community psychology. Students are also encouraged to enrich their education in psychology by participating in the laboratories of Psychology faculty recognized for their research and scholarship. An understanding of the spectrum of psychological knowledge, methods, and concepts facilitates and enhances productivity in virtually every area of human endeavor, and promotes interpersonal skills and sensitivities. Additionally, the emphasis on the scientific approach to psychological study serves to enhance critical thinking and reasoning skills. Although psychology is a general interdisciplinary arts major, some undergraduates major in psychology in preparation for graduate school, where they will be trained to become professional psychologists and scholars. Others use psychology as a pre-professional major for other fields, such as law, medicine, or business. In summary, the Psychology Department offers the major a variety of dynamic courses leading to a B.A. degree that fosters thoughtful reflection and understanding of the human condition.
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