Psychology is the scientific study of human behaviors and their underlying mental processes. It is both a biological and social science, a scholarly discipline, and a profession. Psychologists use many different methods and procedures and focus on a variety of problems, so psychology is a very diverse discipline, ranging from the neuroscientist studying brain behavior to the industrial/organizational psychologist studying the behavior of organizations.
Psychologists formulate and test theories using research and statistical methods in an effort to understand, predict and influence behavior. As a profession, psychology is dedicated to solving human-societal problems.
Alumni Pursuits
Graduates with a psychology degree pursue careers in a range of industries, excelling in jobs that demand deep knowledge of human biology, human behavior, pharmaceutics and research.
Alumni work at:
CBI Rehabilitation Services
Community Mental Health
EVE, Inc.
Hope Network
Michigan Department of Community Health
Teach For America
Neuropsychological Services of Lansing
Alumni work as:
Applied behavior analysts
Health care coordinators
Research assistants
Youth care workers/specialists
Brand ambassadors
Family support workers
January 2025
College of Social Science
Michigan State University,
East Lansing,
EAST LANSING,
Michigan,
48824, United States
MSU strongly encourages a college preparatory curriculum in secondary school.
Minimum English requirements
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): Internet-based test: score of 79 with no sub score below 17; International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Regular admission: Score of 6.5 or higher; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Minimum score of 53; minimum sub score requirement of 48.
Application submission deadline: Regular Admission: February 1.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
