Explore the questions that connect different areas of psychology. The General Psychology concentration within McMurry University’s Psychology major combines the study of behavior, cognition, personality, and development with elective choices that help you shape your interests and prepare for work or graduate study.
Psychology students at McMurry University learn through faculty mentorship, research opportunities, and supervised experiences that connect classroom concepts with human behavior. Graduates build a foundation for further study and careers that draw on an understanding of people, the evaluation of evidence, and the communication of ideas with care.
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Shape Your Interests
Use psychology electives to build on the areas of the field that most interest you.
Personalized Advising
Talk through your academic interests and plans with the psychology faculty.
Research Opportunities
Explore a question in psychology through faculty research or supervised investigation of your own.
Supervised Experience
Senior-level psychology majors can pursue an approved internship that connects academic study with a mental health setting.
A broad foundation in psychology can support work with individuals, organizations, and communities. Studying how people think and behave helps you ask better questions, assess information, and communicate across different perspectives.
With a Psychology degree and this concentration, you may pursue entry-level work in human services, human resources, or research support. Graduate study can lead toward specialized fields such as counseling or psychological research; clinical and other credentialed roles require additional preparation.