The School of Psychological Science offers students a variety of educational avenues that provide the necessary tools for competency in, and appreciation for, psychology as a scientific discipline.
In addition to classes covering the diverse sub-disciplines of psychology, the School of Psychological Science at Oregon State University values the intellectual contributions of its students and provides numerous opportunities for research experience.
The School of Psychological Science offers a BA or BS degree in Psychology as well as honors (HBA or HBS) degrees. We also offer the Psychology minor, Contemplative Studies minor, and the User Experience Research minor.
Many OSU graduates in the School of Psychological Science will choose to go straight into the workforce in areas such as human services, human resources, and educational assistants. Others will choose to continue their education and study in areas such as law, medicine, optometry, business, or public administration. Some graduates will continue their studies of psychology in graduate programs specialized in one of the many sub-disciplines of psychology.
The School of Psychological Science not only values diversity in the sub-disciplines of psychology taught but the School of Psychological Science values not only diversity in the sub-disciplines of psychology it teaches but also the intellectual contributions of its students. It offers ample opportunities for students to engage in research intellectual contributions of its students and offers said students ample opportunities to engage in research.
Learn about research being conducted and presented by our undergraduates.
SPS offers a $1000 Psychology Engagement Scholarship
For more information for students, please visit our Information for Student's page.
Four Year Degree Plans
The School of Psychological Science has identified the following Learning Objectives for the BA/BS program in Psychology: