Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. An undergraduate specialization in this liberal arts field is, therefore, useful for students who plan careers in business, industry, education, health services, personnel work, or in any of the various fields involving human relations. To become a professional psychologist, graduate training is necessary after completing the undergraduate major.

to be the only private university in the country with two public magnet schools on its campus, University of Hartford Magnet School and University High School of Science and Engineering.