Psychology studies human and animal behavior and the cognitive and physiological processes that underlie it. The psychology minor is designed to emphasize the content material of psychology rather than its methodologies. The minor is open to all majors at George Mason. For example, students in biology can study perception, learning, and neurophysiology; students in communication can study how humans behave in social settings and how cognitive processes change across the human lifespan; and students in management can study psychological testing and human behavior in work settings.

Opportunities

All students have opportunities to

• conduct independent research
• engage in globally-related activities through coursework and language study at Mason and abroad
• participate in many forms of public service
• prepare for their future careers through internships, career-focused minors and other college-to-career activities