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Psychology

What You'll Study

Gonzaga University Department of Psychology offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with an optional research concentration, as well as a minor in Psychology. In our Psychology program, you will critically examine human behavior and the science behind it while gaining a deep understanding of the human experience and learning to connect that knowledge to life and the complex issues in today’s world.

Through rigorous coursework, thoughtful discussion, and scientific inquiry, we will help you think critically, grow personally, and become inspired to use your psychology education to serve the greater good.

 Human brain model and stethoscope on background of brain waves from electroencephalography

New Neuroscience B.S.

Studying neuroscience at Gonzaga allows students to explore the intricacies of the brain and nervous system, combining disciplines such as physiology, molecular biology, genetics, anatomy, psychology, biochemistry, physics, and computer science.


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Alumni Achievements

Portrait of Alumni Allana Platt

Allana Platt ('18)

Psychology Major Alumni

I'm not sure I would have applied to law school without my background in Psychology. I cherish the Jesuit education that I received at Gonzaga and I truly believe that it's what makes the school so special.

Alessandra Barros Barreto, Psychology Major and Gonzaga Alumni

Alessandra Barros Barreto ('19)

Psychology Major Alumni

My education at Gonzaga has had a massive impact on who I am today and on what I believe that I can achieve. All of my psychology professors at GU made sure that they not only knew me as a student, but also as a person.

Portrait of Nathan Huff, Psychology, Political Science major

Nathan Huff ('18)

Psychology and Political Science Major Alumni

Gonzaga’s psychology department encouraged me to ask interesting questions of social relevance and cultivated in me a passion to serve others.

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