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The Department of Psychology,
housed in the Long Building, represents Elon
University's largest liberal arts major, with
fourteen full-time faculty and more than 250 majors. At
the heart of Elon's Psychology program is an emphasis
on psychology as a basic and applied science.
As a science, emphasis is placed on developing a love of
learning built on the ability to gather information
systematically; to think critically, logically and
creatively about that information; and then to
communicate one's conclusions effectively to a
diverse range of audiences. As a social discipline,
emphasis is placed on developing an informed and
sensitive appreciation for the complex causes of human
behavior. Students will also develop the knowledge and
skills to have a constructive impact on human affairs
from the level of individual and family functioning to
policies governing broader social institutions.
Large enough to offer a range of courses, internships
and research opportunities normally associated with a
larger university, yet small enough to provide close
personal mentoring, the Psychology program at Elon puts
into practice an educational philosophy that the field is
best understood not by passively studying psychology, but
by actively doing psychology. Graduates interested in
careers in psychology are well positioned to be
competitive candidates for graduate training; graduates
interested in other careers are well grounded in the
analytical skills and the psychological-mindedness
necessary for success in a wide range of
occupations.
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