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Psychology
Psychology is the scientific study of human behavior and the mental, emotional, and physical processes associated with behavior.
Students drawn to psychology must be willing to extend the boundaries of their knowledge about human behavior, develop mature and ethical values, learn to distinguish between valuable and trivial information, and acquire the broad perspective necessary to influence and shape the world around them.
Students gain a solid knowledge of psychological terms, concepts, theories, methods, and issues. They develop the ability to gather and synthesize information from a variety of sources, inside and outside the classroom, and learn about the human condition.
Degrees and Programs
Major(s): Psychology
Degree(s): Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Minor(s):
Psychology in the News
Find out more about the department's cadets and faculty in recent VMI news.
Behind the Balance: Eleyah Armstrong ’25 — Keydet Women’s Track and Field
Adrenaline and nerves flow through Eleyah Armstong ’25 before she starts a race. As a captain and sprinter on Virginia Military Institute’s track and field team, the anxiety dissipates quickly as she runs.
VMI Psychologists Research Veteran Suicide Prevention
Col. Glenn Sullivan, associate professor, and Maj. Michael LaRocca, assistant professor in the Department of Psychology, are concerned with those statistics, and have received a $150,000 grant from the Virginia Department of Veterans Services to conduct research on veteran suicide prevention.