Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Why study Psychology at Edinboro?

If you’re intrigued by the study of the human mind and its relationship to behavior, this is the place for you. At Edinboro, we are passionate about undergraduate education and have created a student-centered Psychology program that is unlike any other in the region.

Thirteen full-time faculty provide expertise in all major areas of psychology. They work closely with you to understand your specific interests, strengths, and skills, and help you chart a course for success. The Bachelor of Science in the Psychology program at Edinboro uniquely offers an intensive, semester-long, internship opportunity, allowing you to gain a depth of knowledge in a particular field. You will also have the opportunity as an undergraduate student to conduct research with a faculty mentor and present at regional and national scientific conferences.

Along the way, you’ll learn how to think critically and work as a member of a team while you strengthen your written, oral and interpersonal communication skills. You will graduate well prepared for employment in your field or for advanced studies at the masters or doctorate level.

Expert Faculty

Accomplished faculty instruct, guide, and inspire Edinboro students to achieve and lead. EU faculty are recognized for their commitment to student success and creating a personal and engaging academic environment.

Experiential Learning

The Edinboro experience extends well beyond the classroom. EU students prepare for careers and life through opportunities for hands-on learning, collaborative research with faculty, global travel, and internships.

Modern Facilities

Fighting Scots live, work, and play in state-of-the-art facilities on EU’s picturesque 585-acre campus. Located just 20 miles south of Erie, Pennsylvania’s fourth-largest city, Edinboro is bustling with exciting activities.

Explore diverse career options.

The Bachelor of Science in Psychology program is an area of academic excellence at Edinboro University. The program promotes critical thinking, highlights psychology in everyday life and promotes the exploration of diverse career options.

Customize your plan of study.

Careers in the field of psychology are as diverse as the study of psychology itself. Whether you’re interested in child development, the study of mental illness, the way businesses operate, how crimes are solved or even how athletes are coached, psychology plays a significant role. At Edinboro, you will follow a plan of study that matches your personal interests and leads to careers in fields such as:

Mental Health - Whether you are interested in working with children, adults or both, your undergraduate degree from Edinboro will prepare you to immediately enter the field as well as prepare you for advanced degrees in clinical psychology, counseling, school psychology, social work, art therapy, and other related programs.

Behavioral Neuroscience and Health Care - Exceptional resources including active research laboratories in cognition, behavioral pharmacology and behavioral endocrinology that provide a foundation for students interested in becoming a physician or psychiatrist, or pursuing a career as a neuroscientist, cognitive scientist, genetic counselor or physical or occupational therapist.

Forensic Psychology - Engaging opportunities in forensic psychology, law enforcement, probation and parole, and correctional counseling often begin with undergraduate training in psychology.

Industrial/Organizational Psychology - Explore psychology’s relevance to the business world in topics such as hiring, motivation, group behavior, and leadership.

Take your Bachelor of Science in Psychology degree to the next level.

Many of Edinboro’s Psychology graduates go on to pursue advanced degrees. Some enroll in doctoral programs in psychology, while others attend medical or law school. Our students have pursued advanced degrees in a diverse array of fields, such as counseling, social work, business, and health care. Regardless of where they go, our students consistently report that they are well prepared. We also have a very flexible three-year accelerated degree program in Psychology that works with many graduate programs including all of these at Edinboro:

• Master of Social Work
• Master of Art Therapy
• Master of Counseling
• Specialist in School Psychology
• Master of Educational Psychology
• Master of Business Administration

About Edinboro University

Edinboro University is committed to excellence in academics and in every aspect of campus life. A passion for student success, a comprehensive catalog of offerings and a supportive yet challenging academic environment define the EU experience.

Edinboro University is one of Pennsylvania’s most distinguished centers of learning and research. Acclaimed artists, medical professionals, Disney and Pixar animators and leaders in business, education, criminal justice, and many other fields have built the foundations of their success at EU. Class sizes are small and are taught by an internationally recognized faculty, 90 percent of whom hold terminal degrees in their field, offering students the personalized and high-quality education they need to succeed.

The University is distinguished by its genuine dedication to student success, promising the attention, careful advising and state-of-the-art facilities necessary to ensure students achieve their goals and exceed their own expectations.

Founded in 1857 as a private training school for teachers, EU has grown into the northwestern Pennsylvania region’s largest and most comprehensive institution of higher education. With a vibrant campus community, more than 100 areas of academic study, the area’s premier student housing complex, numerous clubs and organizations, nationally renowned services for students with physical disabilities, NCAA athletics, performing arts, a thriving Greek life scene and a 65,000-person alumni network, Edinboro University is committed to providing the highest quality, most affordable undergraduate, graduate and co-curricular education possible.

Edinboro University does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, or sexual orientation in its education programs or activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, gender, or sexual orientation in employment, as well as all education programs and activities operated by the University (both on and off campus), and protect all people regardless of their gender or gender identity from sex discrimination, which includes sexual harassment and sexual violence.

The Faculty

• 312 full- and part-time instructional faculty
• 15 to 1 student-faculty ratio

Enrollment

• 4,834 total enrollment
• 3,572 undergraduates
• 1,212 first-year students
• 1,262 graduate students

The Campus

Located in Edinboro, Pennsylvania

43 buildings on 585 acres

Five-acre lake, open fields and woods

State-of-the-art classrooms and laboratories

Degrees Offered

Associate of arts, associate of engineering technology, associate of science, bachelor of arts, bachelor of fine arts, bachelor of science, bachelor of science in education, bachelor of science in nursing, bachelor of science in art education, master of arts, master of fine arts, master of education, master of science, master of science in nursing, master of social work, doctor of nursing practice.

Programs Offered

• 112 baccalaureate degree programs
• 18 graduate degree programs
• 12 associate degree programs
• 15 certificates

Athletics

17 varsity sports, plus wheelchair basketball and eSports: men’s basketball, cross country, football, swimming, tennis, track, wrestling, and wheelchair basketball; women’s basketball, cross country, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track, indoor track and volleyball.

The Fighting Scots compete in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Divisions I (wrestling) and II.

Charter

Edinboro University is a public, regional, comprehensive university.

Mission

The mission of Edinboro University is to develop students personally, intellectually and professionally to become contributing citizens to the Commonwealth and beyond.

Vision

By offering excellent programs and services for an ever-changing society, Edinboro University will be the first choice among students, employers, and the community.

Values

Edinboro University maintains a welcoming culture of acceptance and belonging and is committed to:

• Fostering an appreciation for learning as a life-long process
• Supporting a community that values integrity, responsibility, respect, and inclusiveness
• Encouraging innovation, creativity, exploration, and reflection

Enhancing quality in all aspects of a cohesive university experience