Psychology

Program Overview

The Psychology major at Black Hills State University has a strong tradition of preparing students who excel in graduate programs and in their careers. Students study human behavior and the psychological, social, and biological processes that relate to that behavior. With a degree in Psychology from BHSU, students are successful in graduate school and in pursuing careers as psychologists, social workers, career counselors, personnel and labor relations specialists, market researchers, and data analysts.

  • Apply psychological research firsthand by working closely with faculty in conducting cutting-edge research.

  • Study with highly qualified faculty who are experienced as instructors and trained in a variety of theoretical perspectives.

  • Participate in internships that allow you to actually work in the field with practicing psychologists.

A BHSU psychology student presents her research at the Black Hills State Research Symposium