The undergraduate psychology program offers two majors (A.B. and B.S.) and a minor in Psychology. At Duke, the psychology program focuses on five areas: Abnormal/Health, Biological, Cognitive, Developmental, and Social. A degree in psychology prepares students to become well rounded, liberally educated citizens, and is excellent preparation for nearly any career in which an understanding of human behavior is important.

For students considering graduate education in the clinical area, obtaining some exposure to clinical work as an undergraduate is worth pursuing. Unfortunately, however, obtaining such experience can be difficult. For over 20 years, Duke students have taken advantage of an excellent volunteer opportunity that is available at Central Regional Hospital, a psychiatric hospital located approximately 20 minutes from Duke. Questions about the volunteer program at Central Regional can be directed to Dr. David Rabiner.