Students who major in psychology at Murray State discover that they have distinct advantages. The curriculum is designed to enable students to become knowledgeable about the basic principles of behavior, acquire research and problem-solving skills, improve written and oral communication skills, and learn how psychological knowledge can be applied to promote human welfare.  Students who complete the psychology major at MSU are well-prepared to pursue an occupation in which an understanding of human behavior is important, to pursue graduate work in psychology, or to enter graduate study in a number of other professional fields that have a strong psychological dimension or that require a knowledge of behavioral science research techniques.  For more information on the Psychology program at Murray State, call 270-762-2851.