Capital University

What you'll study

The programme combines core courses in psychological science with practical research training and applied electives. You will study topics such as cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, social psychology, abnormal psychology, biological bases of behaviour, personality theory and lifespan development.

• Research methods and statistics: training in experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation of findings using standard statistical techniques.
• Biopsychology and neuroscience: principles linking brain and behaviour, neuroanatomy, and physiological measurement methods.
• Clinical and abnormal psychology: models of mental illness, assessment approaches and introduction to therapeutic methods.
• Developmental psychology: typical and atypical development across childhood, adolescence and adulthood.
• Electives and special topics: options may include personality, health psychology, forensic psychology, industrial-organisational psychology, and cognitive neuroscience.
• Capstone and experiential learning: senior seminar, honours thesis or independent research project, plus practicum placements and internship opportunities with community agencies and healthcare providers.

Entry requirements

Admission to the undergraduate psychology programme normally requires a completed secondary school qualification equivalent to a high-school diploma. Applicants are expected to demonstrate strong preparation in English and quantitative reasoning; some familiarity with biology or social sciences is advantageous.

• Typical submission materials include academic transcripts and a personal statement outlining interest in psychology.
• References or a school report may be requested as part of the application process.
• Transfer students should provide college transcripts and, where applicable, course descriptions for transfer credit evaluation.
• International applicants must meet English language proficiency requirements if their prior education was not in English.

Career prospects

Graduates with a bachelor's degree in psychology from Capital University enter a wide range of fields. The degree prepares students for roles that require strong analytical, interpersonal and research skills.

• Mental health and social services: case worker, behavioural technician, rehabilitation aide (often with further professional training required for licenced roles).
• Research and assessment: research assistant in academic, clinical or market research settings.
• Business and industry: human resources, recruitment, training and development, user experience research and organisational development.
• Education and youth services: support roles in schools, youth programmes and community outreach.
• Further study: many graduates progress to postgraduate training in clinical psychology, counselling, social work, occupational therapy, or academic research programmes.

Why study at Capital University

Capital University offers a liberal-arts environment with small class sizes and close faculty mentorship, enabling undergraduate students to engage directly in research and applied projects. Psychology students benefit from hands-on laboratory experience, opportunities for community-based practicum placements and partnerships with local hospitals, schools and social service agencies.

• Faculty-led research: faculty supervise independent studies and honours theses across experimental, clinical and applied topics.
• Practical experience: structured internships and practicum options help students build professional skills and local networks.
• Pre-professional support: advising for licensure pathways and postgraduate applications, plus career services that support job placement and graduate-school preparation.
• Location advantages: proximity to a diverse urban community offers rich practicum sites and employment opportunities in healthcare, education and industry.