Psychology

With an emphasis on research methods, Psychology majors explore the discipline in five key areas – biological, cognitive, developmental, social, and clinical – and learn to apply their knowledge in a variety of real-world situations

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About This Program

  • Our Psychology program blends experiential learning with scientific knowledge. You will gain real-life experience with Psychology’s major concepts by doing fieldwork in the local community or with social service organizations. 
  • We offer a joint BA/MA accelerated degree program designed to be completed one year beyond your BA degree. If accepted into this program, you will start graduate coursework at Claremont Graduate University during your senior year.
  • Learn from Psychology faculty who are continuously conducting research. You’ll have opportunities to engage with your instructors’ ongoing projects for valuable firsthand research training. 
  • View Psychology in the course catalog

At a Glance

Degree Awarded

  • Bachelor of Arts

Field Group

Psychology

Program Type

Area of Study

Pitzer Voices

huei ming lim
“I know a lot of people who wanted to go straight to grad school but couldn’t because they lacked the credentials. This lab set up my lab mates and me for the smooth transition into the grad school pipeline.”

Huei Ming Lim ’25

Psychology major, Global Mental Health Lab student

Psychology Faculty

For more information and resources, visit the Psychology Field Group page.

Psychology Field Group
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Mita Banerjee

  • Professor of Psychology
  • Psychology Field Group
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Darin R. Brown

  • Assistant Professor of Psychology
  • Psychology Field Group
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Thomas Borowski

  • Assistant Professor of Neuroscience
  • Neuroscience Field Group
  • Psychology Field Group
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Samantha Gardner

  • Psychology Field Group
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Steffanie Guillermo

  • Associate Professor of Psychology
  • Psychology Field Group
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Timothy Justus

  • Professor of Psychology and Cognitive Science
  • Psychology Field Group
  • Cognitive Science Field Group
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Norma Rodriguez

  • Flora Sanborn Pitzer Professor of Psychology
  • Psychology Field Group
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Marcus Rodriguez

  • Associate Professor of Psychology
  • Psychology Field Group