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Bachelor’s in Psychology

In our Psychology Program, your curiosity inspires research. Your interests shape your path. Tailor your studies through thought-provoking courses such as Abnormal Psychology, Comparative Animal Behavior, or Psychology and Law.

Why Study Psychology at Wheaton?

  • Career-Connected Pathways
    Tailor your experience to your professional goals
  • Innovative Research Labs
    Dive into cutting-edge work alongside expert faculty
  • Early Childhood Education Center
    Engage in the child development research lab at our preschool
  • Expert Faculty
    Learn from professors with advanced degrees and industry experience
  • First Semester Study Abroad
    Explore psychology and culture in Switzerland
  • Life and Career Design Institute
    Receive individualized career support with dedicated mentors

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Choose Your Path

Psychology Track:

  • Explore the core principles of psychology
  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of biological, developmental, cognitive and sociocultural perspectives
  • Prepare for careers in counseling, research and beyond
  • Be eligible for accelerated admission to the Master’s in Clinical Psychology program at a partner institution

Public Health Track:

  • Blend psychological principles with public health perspectives
  • Learn to address health issues at a community and population level
  • Prepare for careers in health education, policy-making and community wellness initiatives

Research Opportunities

The flexible curriculum let me study human behavior across disciplines. That led to an exciting research project with the Psychology Department Chair, analyzing how music shapes the way we learn and think.

Katie Lanni, Class of 2025
Psychology Major

Private Education Made Possible

Students receive financial aid

Renewable all four years

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