Psychology

Psychology is the science of mind and behavior.

The psychology curriculum at Lawrence is well balanced to represent the breadth of the core areas of psychology: 

• Clinical
• Cognitive
• Developmental
• Health
• Neuroscience
• Personality
• Social  

In addition it provides opportunity for the in-depth study of specific topics:

• Psychopharmacology
• Music
• Language
• Psychopathology
• Adolescent development
• Prejudice
• Emotion 

Research, through which psychological theories are developed and tested, is emphasized throughout the curriculum.