As a psychology major or minor, you will learn psychological theory and methodology and become familiar with a variety of content areas, including neuroscience, cognition, developmental, social, and clinical psychology. You will also explore the relevance of psychology to topical issues such as technology, media, politics, sports, relationships, and peace and conflict, and have the chance to participate in research with faculty and graduate students.
Learning about the brain only makes our minds stronger. Our program provides a strong foundation in the cognitive and neurological bases of behavior. Along with a rigorous course load full of math, science, and natural science, our students also get exciting opportunities to conduct research at an expert level. In addition to internships that are available at major psychological institutions our students also get the opportunity to write and publish their own thesis.
Studying politics at The Catholic University of America is an opportunity to be immersed in a rewarding, exciting, and relevant major in the most prominent political city in the world, on the largest university campus in the city, in one of the largest departments of the University. We offer a dynamic and rigorous educational experience that considers the historical, theoretical, cultural, and ethical foundations of political studies.
The study of physics is an attempt to understand the physical universe in as fundamental a way as possible. As a physics major, you’ll examine the mathematical relationships that exist among the physical entities of the world, and, in particular, try to discover the general principles that govern the behavior of the macroscopic and microscopic universe.
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As a philosophy pre-law major, you will build an excellent foundation for the critical thinking, logical argumentation, and clear reasoning required for the study of law. You will study the history of philosophy and engage in contemporary arguments about God, truth, nature, and the human person. Your coursework will place a special emphasis on philosophical topics pertinent to the study of law. A major in philosophy pre-law offers excellent preparation for graduate studies in other fields, e.g.
As a philosophy major, you will study the history of philosophy and engage in contemporary arguments about God, nature, and the human person. Your professors will guide you through the works of thinkers like Plato, Aristotle, Aquinas, Hobbes and Descartes, Hume, Rousseau, Kant and Hegel, Nietzsche, Husserl, Heidegger and Wittgenstein, and many others, and encourage you to explore philosophical questions systematically and rigorously. A major in philosophy offers excellent preparation for graduate studies in other fields, e.g.
Improve your earning power and enhance your career with a degree or certificate in Paralegal Studies. Learn from industry professionals and choose from Litigation and General Practice concentration tracks designed to provide you with a competitive advantage in any law office.
As a nursing major, you will join a rigorous academic program that promotes relationship building and serving the underserved. You will get hands-on experience in providing care through clinical rotations. And you will develop the skills and knowledge you need to excel in the nursing profession, as well as the values to do so with compassion.