The Hampton University Department of Psychology offers the BA degree in Psychology. The scientific study of behavior is an intriguing endeavor for many students, and psychology is one of the most popular majors at Hampton as well as across the nation. Psychology courses are also required for several other majors as well, since the understanding of human behavior is an essential part of the collegiate educational experience.

Hampton Psychology graduates have successfully completed graduate training in psychology at some of the most competitive universities in the country. Our students have also pursued careers in education, law, medicine, and business.

The first goal of the department is to provide broad, fundamental training in the science of psychology to its majors. A wide array of courses are offered which demonstrate the challenging complexities of psychology. The diversity in course offerings is designed to prepare our graduates for success in graduate programs in all areas of psychology, professional schools, education and for careers requiring a BA degree such as medicine and law.

The second major goal the department seeks to achieve is to provide a sound behavioral science orientation for all students in the university in order to enhance their liberal arts education as undergraduate scholars.

The third major goal is to provide training in the particular areas of psychology for the several schools and divisions of the university so their majors fulfill specific vocational or professional accreditation/certification requirements for courses in psychology. Our curriculum allows majors to choose 23 semester hours from any areas within the university. These free electives can be used to fulfill requirements for entry into medical, dental or law school. All of these professional programs encourage students to major in psychology on the undergraduate level. Along with the Department of Education, we also offer an interdisciplinary major in Learning and Behavior Disorders.