The study of psychology familiarizes students with the scientific study of mind and behavior. The discipline relies on methods ranging from simple observation to rigorous experimentation. Its subjects include how we develop and learn, how our actions are motivated, how we perceive the world around us, how we respond to it intellectually and emotionally, and how these processes change throughout life and are integrated into the personality under social influences. The Psychology department offers courses that apply psychology to a variety of practical settings, including the workplace, clinical, legal, and school environments.

Important: Please see the links and announcements below for important information about Enrollment Waiver Requests and completing a Major or Minor in Psychology.

Enrollment Waiver Requests for Undergraduates

If you are requesting a prerequisite waiver or an overtally waiver for an undergraduate class, you must apply for these waivers by taking the following steps:

First contact the course instructor by email to request their permission for an overtally or prerequisite waiver:
- Winter 2021 Course Instructor Contact Information
- Spring 2021 Course Instructor Contact Information
Then fill out the appropriate application form below, which requires you to copy and paste the email confirmation from the instructor as part of the waiver request:
- Waiver Request Application for Winter 2021
- Waiver Request Application for Spring 2021

Master’s Degree students who wish to request prerequisite and/or overtally waivers should visit the Graduate Studies at Weissman page for more information.

Name	Degree	Type	NYSED Code	HEGIS Code	CIP Code
Industrial and Organizational Psychology	MS - Master of Science	Major	79564 - IOP-MS	2008.00	42.2804
Mental Health Counseling	MA - Master of Arts	Major	34189 - MEHCR-MA	2104.10	51.1508

Department: Psychology