Saginaw Valley State University

Do you ever wonder why people or animals behave a certain way? Do you ever wonder what they’re thinking? Are you always trying to figure out what makes them tick? As long as we have an interest in understanding the behavior and mental processes of humans and other animals, psychology will remain an important scientific field. The Psychology program at SVSU offers hands-on research experience with faculty mentors who encourage the development of professional skills not often found in other programs. In addition, students have opportunities to gain presentation and publication experience as undergraduates, setting them apart from others in their scholastic field. Recent surveys of SVSU Psychology alumni indicated that 94% of graduates found employment, with 61% of those planning to attend or have completed graduate school or professional training. With careers for Psychology graduates including scientific research, education, healthcare, industry, criminal justice, data analysis and international relations—plenty of career opportunities exist for SVSU graduates.