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Psychology at Houghton

Learn more about our programs. Students may follow a general psychology major, covering the breadth of the field, or they may choose a track specializing in an area of interest.

Sociology at Houghton

Sociology provides an understanding of the social and cultural influences on human action. Our emphasis is on exploring environment, development, and family-related issues; linking theory to action; and equipping people to see the relationship between how we live our lives and the patterns of society.

Majors and Programs

Houghton offers majors in both psychology and sociology, and a minor in family studies.

National Honor Society

Psi Chi National Honor SocietyOutstanding students may be elected to Psi Chi, the National Honor Society in Psychology, established for the purposes of encouraging and maintaining excellence in scholarship and advancing the science of psychology.

Smart Way to Prepare for Your Career

Learn about how studying psychology and sociology at Houghton can prepare you for a variety of career paths.

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