Psychology is the study of human and animal behavior. The objective of USD's psychology program is to advance the student's understanding of psychology as a science, a profession, and a means of promoting human welfare. The major is designed to help students prepare for admission into graduate or professional school in psychology and provide a background for other career possibilities. The major may be used as a foundation for entry into fields such as the ministry, primary and secondary education, social work, probation, law, medicine, business and personnel work. The Department of Psychology is located in Serra Hall.