Welcome to University Park! This page is designed to provide you with a starting point to some valuable links for University Park Psychology Majors. It is not meant as an all encompassing informational page, but one to get you started in finding information that will be quite useful to you as you transition to the University Park campus. Be sure to explore the FAQ’s page. It may answer many of your questions.
Get Started Here
Looking for Major Requirements and your Options?
The Department of Psychology at University Park offers two programs leading to a baccalaureate degree.
PSYBA and PSYBS Degree Programs
Interested in who our faculty are?
Read about them and their area of expertise
View the Faculty Directory
Searching for what fulfills your General Education Requirements?
Review the Undergraduate Degree Program Bulletin.
See all General Education Requirements
Looking to take a course at another institution?
Use the Transfer Credit Tool to search for courses at other institutions and view Penn State’s evaluation of each course.
Evaluate Transfer Courses
Looking for the process to earn credit for an internship
An internship related to psychology may provide a valuable learning experience that can enhance your degree in psychology.
Learn More About Internships in Psychology
Want to know what you need to complete to become a Psychology major?
Take a look at the requirements.
Become a Psychology Major
Interested in becoming involved with Faculty member’s research
Many Psychology majors supplement their coursework with research experience.
Learn More about Working in a Professor’s Lab
Not sure where to locate the list of supporting course list for the BS degree
Each option in PSYBS degree has a number of supporting courses that compliment your option.
View All Supporting Courses
Planning an Education Abroad experience?
Study abroad will open your mind and change your life.
Learn More About Education Abroad
Learn more about the Honor Society in Psychology known as Psi Chi
Psi Chi is the National Honor Society in Psychology, founded in 1929 for the purposes of encouraging, stimulating, and maintaining excellence in scholarship, and advancing the science of psychology.
Learn More About Psi Chi
Trying to find out about meeting with an advisor?
Students in the Psychology major or exploring the psychology major can schedule appointments that range from 15 to 30 minutes.
Psychology Advising Center
Trying to find the schedule of courses?
Start at the Registrars homepage.
Visit the Registrars Website
Exploring career options for your major?
A comprehensive list of resources and job opportunities in various fields related to psychology.
View Our List of Career Links