At Montana State University, Psychology majors build a strong foundation of knowledge, research, and real-world applications while discovering how people think, grow, and connect with each other.

We offer a guided and structured central curriculum, flexible course clusters, and experiential learning opportunities through research and/or field experience. Students can gain both breadth and focus as they shape their studies around their interests both in the discipline’s many fields and in other related subjects.

We strive to offer smaller class sizes than typical for Psychology at research intensive public universities, and our students work closely with faculty whose work often connects across Montana communities.

We aim for our graduates to leave career-ready for roles in counseling, healthcare, education, business, technology, and law, or prepared to take the next step into advanced degrees and professional programs.

 
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Curriculum

Psychology Curriculum requirements allow for multiple tracks to meet student interest through focused electives

 
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Advising & Guidance

Understand who your advisor is and how to work them throughout your time at MSU

 
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Psi Chi Society

Psychology students can get involved by joining Psi Chi - a wonderful opportunity for student engagement, networking and learning more about how psychology affects our everyday lives