Psychology

Abstract

<p>The Department of Psychology may prepare students with a liberal study, or for work in academia or professional education for law or health-services. Graduates will be able to apply the scientific method to human behavior and mental processes, as well as have ample knowledge of psychological theory and method.</p> <p><b>History</b><br />The Department of Psychology was formed in 1923 as the result of the division of the Department of Psychology and History.</p> <p><b>Dates of Existence</b><br />1923-present</p> <p><b>Related Units</b><br /><ul> <li><a href="http://lib.dr.iastate.edu/las/">College of Liberal Arts and Sciences</a> (<i>parent college</i>)</li> <li>Department of Psychology and History (<i>predecessor</i>)</li></ul></p>