Our department combines three interrelated programs and prepares you for a career in a variety of fields ranging from law to medicine.
Food for Thought
Faculty and Staff in the Department of Psychology, Philosophy & Neuroscience create a free pantry for students struggling in their academics due to hunger.
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The human brain is the most complex system in the known universe — so it’s no wonder that not a single scientific field can begin to explain it on their own. Study courses across biology, chemistry, psychology, and more to gain a foundation for understanding how we think, behave, perceive, and form memories.
Philosophy not only lets you engage with some of the greatest minds in human history; it helps hone your deep reading, critical thinking, and communication skills, which can be applied to any career path.
Is it really possible for one person to have multiple personalities? What makes someone a psychopath? Why do people continue to vape when they know it’s dangerous? Our coursework focuses on more than just the foundation of psychology.
Learn how to construct, present, and challenge arguments. A philosophy major teaches students to think and write like a lawyer. On average, Philosophy graduates outperform all other majors on the law exam (LSAT) and commonly rank among the highest scores.
Our professors are actively engaged in research. Students can engage in the research process alongside professors investigating topics such as:
We encourage our students to not only work alongside our professors on research, but to pursue their own inspirations and create new knowledge in the field as part of independent study.
The Philosopher’s “Lab”
The Center of Philosophic Exchange brings well-known philosophers from around the world to campus to discuss their research and have their theories challenged by our community.
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