The Department of Psychology offers both Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees. The department requires each undergraduate major, through a rigorous and well-planned curriculum, to study and master the literature and methods of psychology. Curricular emphases are on fundamental conceptual knowledge, methods of psychological science, practical applications of both knowledge and skills, and theoretical considerations. The psychology curriculum requires courses at elementary, intermediate and advanced levels, including courses with laboratory components. Options such as practica, seminars, individual faculty mentored research opportunities, and team research projects are available to majors. The curriculum also offers a wide range of course offerings covering the breadth of modern psychological science. The psychology curriculum provides excellent preparation for students who wish to pursue graduate study. Others find careers as advisors, counselors, case managers, volunteer services managers, research lab managers, mental health care workers, program managers, child care workers, social services workers, administrative assistants, customer services representatives, human resources officers, personnel officers, job analysts, marketing researchers, public relations representatives, research analysts, staff training specialists, and a variety of other career options. The psychology curriculum also provides a strong foundation for students who wish to become elementary teachers.