If you are naturally inquisitive and want to develop a deep understanding of human behavior and the mind, a psychology degree may be the right academic path for you.
Psychology is an interdisciplinary subject that allows you to apply knowledge and skills toward multiple career paths, including:
- Applied psychology
- Teaching
- Law
- Medicine
- Communications
Undergraduate Areas of Study
As an undergraduate psychology major, you’ll develop a range of skills that are applicable over multiple industries. The undergraduate program offers BA and BS degrees in several areas of psychology from which you can choose a degree emphasis, including:
- Cognitive science
- Developmental psychology
- Forensic psychology
- Industrial/organizational psychology
- Mental health
- Neuroscience & behavior
- School psychology
A minor in psychology is also available.
Graduate Areas of Study
The graduate program offers MA, MS, Ph.D., and Ed.S. degrees, as well as a certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis. Graduate study in the department is organized into seven areas:
- Cognitive Psychology
- Industrial/Organizational Psychology
- Neuroscience & Behavior
- Social/Personality Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- School Psychology
- Applied Behavior Analysis program in conjunction with UNMC
