Emory University

What you'll study

The curriculum introduces central areas of psychology and progressively develops research and analytical skills.

• Core foundations: Introduction to Psychology; Developmental Psychology; Cognitive Psychology; Social Psychology; Biological/Neuroscience foundations of behaviour.
• Research and statistics: Research Methods in Psychology; Experimental Design; Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences; advanced methods seminars (e.g. multivariate methods, psychometrics, neuroimaging methods).
• Applied and specialised electives: Abnormal Psychology; Clinical and Counselling Psychology; Health Psychology; Cognitive Neuroscience; Emotion and Motivation; Perception; Learning and Memory; Psychology of Personality.
• Capstone and experiential learning: Independent research projects (honours/senior thesis), laboratory assistantships, faculty‑mentored research, internships or practicum placements in hospitals, community agencies or organisational settings.

Electives and interdisciplinary options enable students to combine psychology with neuroscience, public health, education, computer science (for computational cognition/data science) or business, depending on career aims.

Entry requirements

Admission to the BA programme is through Emory University’s undergraduate admissions process; candidates should present a strong academic record from secondary school and a demonstrated interest in scientific inquiry or human behaviour. Successful applicants typically have coursework or experience in quantitative subjects (mathematics, statistics) and science, although there is no fixed list of required high school subjects. The application package ordinarily includes academic transcripts, a personal statement outlining motivations and goals, and letters of recommendation. Departmental advising is available for incoming students to help plan a course of study that meets their objectives.

Career prospects

Graduates with a BA in Psychology pursue a wide range of paths. Many continue to postgraduate study in clinical psychology, counselling, neuroscience, public health or research fields. Others move directly into the workforce in roles such as research assistant, behavioural or market researcher, data analyst, human resources specialist, user‑experience researcher, case manager, programme coordinator in health and social services, or education roles. The programme’s emphasis on research methods, statistical literacy and communication prepares students for jobs that require critical thinking and evidence‑based decision making.

Why study at Emory University

Emory combines a strong liberal‑arts environment with active, faculty‑driven research in psychology and related disciplines. Undergraduates benefit from close faculty mentorship, access to laboratory and clinical research opportunities, and interdisciplinary collaboration with departments such as neuroscience, public health and computer science. Emory’s location in Atlanta provides additional practicum and internship options with major healthcare institutions, public health organisations and private sector employers. Small seminar‑style classes, honours research pathways and structured advising help prepare students for both professional careers and competitive graduate programmes.