Psychology is the study of human and non-human animal behavior (normal and abnormal) and the cognitive, emotional, social, and biological processes related to that behavior. Majoring in psychology can prepare a student for a number of different roles - teacher, researcher, service provider, administrator, or consultant. Psychology is a diverse field with room for students with many different interests and abilities. Studies have shown that psychology graduates have strengths in five major areas related to success: : : Interpersonal skills - dealing well with a variety of people. : : Written communication - writing effective letters, reports and documents. : : Oral communication - presenting one's ideas in one-to-one and group settings. : : Problem solving - seeking solutions and making effective decisions. : : Critical thinking - formulating and testing ideas and applying previous experience to unique situations. The Bachelor of Arts with a major in psychology offers students a traditional liberal arts education with an emphasis on the science of behavior and mental processes. This degree option prepares students to enter the workforce soon after graduation or, alternatively, can help prepare students for careers in other professions, such as law, health sciences and business. In order to earn the B.A. in psychology, students need to complete an approved senior internship in the community so that they are exposed to at least one work setting for which their education has prepared them and also a sequence of two courses in either a foreign language or accounting to help them develop marketable skills. Indeed, surveys conducted by the American Psychological Association's Research Office have found that "nearly 40 percent of psychology majors from four-year schools opt for immediate full-time employment."

A four-year Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology means that a student graduates with a strong general education and preparation for entry-level employment in many career fields which are open to those who hold liberal arts degrees. Students can enhance their employability by using the undergraduate years as a time of exploration: interviews with people in various careers, internships, volunteer work and part-time jobs. A national survey showed that one-year after graduation, 50 percent of psychology majors were employed in business and industry, 17 percent in science and engineering, 15 percent in educational institutions, 10 percent in nonprofit organizations and 8 percent in government. Fields that bachelor's degree graduates in psychology have entered include administration, employment interviewing, gerontology, marketing and public relations, technical writing, sales, personnel, child-care, health services, probation and parole and casework.