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Degree Programs

The Department of Psychology offers major programs in both Psychology and Human Development.

In the BA program in Psychology, students explore cognition and behaviour from the viewpoint of objective research.  If you are interested in becoming a Psychology major, we encourage you to visit the Peer Advisement office (121 Mahar) to first speak with one of the Peer Advisors and to review the requirements for the Psychology major.  You may also view the requirements for the major in the Catalog.  See below for more information on how to declare a major or minor in Psychology.

The BA program in Human Development allows students to select a program of study in either Adulthood and Aging, or Child and Family Studies. All Human Development majors complete two semesters of field placements.

Majors: Psychology BA, Psychology BA/MBA, Psychology BA/MA HCI, Human Development BA
Minors: Expressive Arts Therapy, Gerontology

Steps to Declare a Major or Minor within the Psychology Department
  • It is recommended that the student first meet with a peer advisor located in 121 Mahar Hall to fill out the Declaration of Major/Minor form. 
  • The student would then meet with
    • Deborah McAndrew, Associate Advisement Coordinator for Psychology and Human Development, 409 Mahar;
    • or Dr. Thomas Darvill, Psychology Major/Minor Director and Expressive Arts Therapy Minor Coordinator, 453 Mahar;
    • or Dr. Dorothy Shedlock, Human Development Director, 462 Mahar Hall;
    • or Dr. Laura Brown, Gerontology Minor Coordinator, 403 Mahar.
  • Students do not need to go to the Peer Advisement office first to declare a PSY BA/MBA.  You would go directly to Ms. Deborah McAndrew, Psych. Coordinator, BA/MBA Program, 409 Mahar Hall.
  • Students interested in the Psychology BA/MA in HCI (Human Computer Interaction) should contact Dr. Damian Schofield, Director of the HCI Program, in 117 Snygg Hall.

Upon meeting with an Advisement Coordinator and acceptance into their Major or Minor, the student will be assigned an advisor.  It is recommended that the student make an appointment with their new advisor within a week or two.

All students enrolled in Psychology Department major programs are encouraged to engage in hands-on work in their area of interest. Students may elect to work on research projects with individual faculty or to pursue advanced research or independent study of their own.  If you have any other questions, please visit or contact us:

Psychology Department
402 Mahar Hall
tel: (315) 312-4013
email:  psychdept@oswego.edu

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