PSYCHOLOGY
Disciplinary Major or Minor - www.uwgb.edu/psychology

 

OVERVIEW OF THE PROGRAM:

Psychology is the systematic and scientific study of behavior and experience. It seeks to explain how physiological, personal, social, and environmental conditions influence thought and action. Research helps to understand, predict, and influence behavior.
 
Psychology helps to deepen understanding of individual and social behavior and provides a strong general background for many careers. Psychology graduates are employed in a variety of positions with social and community service agencies, businesses, research organizations, and governmental agencies. Preparation for specialized professional work such as testing, counseling, university teaching, and many research activities usually requires master's or doctorate degrees. Preparation for advanced study should combine a broad program in liberal arts with a sound background in the physical and biological sciences and should emphasize experience with research and community service.

 

TIPS FROM THE PROFS:
Psychology is a very rich discipline that appeals to a wide range of interests. For example, Psychology majors study perception, the brain's influence on behavior, development from infancy through old age, personality and personality disorders, behavior in the workplace, and learn how to conduct research in these areas.
 
If you want to pursue psychology as a career you should plan on going to graduate school by keeping up your grades, participating in research projects, and doing internships and other forms of service learning. For detailed information on whether psychology is right for you, go to our webpage http://www.uwgb.edu/psychology or come in and see the Chair, Dr. Georjeanna Wilson-Doenges (MAC C320).

 

WHO SHOULD HAVE THIS MAJOR:

 

WHO SHOULD HAVE THIS MINOR:
Some majors that compliment the Psychology minor well are Human Development, Business, Women’s Studies, Social Change & Development, and Human Biology.
 
WHAT’S UNIQUE ABOUT THIS MAJOR AT UWGB:

 

SKILLS & ABILITIES GAINED WITH THIS MAJOR:

·  FREUD WOULD BE PROUD. Psychology students earn a compassionate appreciation and understanding of diverse human behavior and what factors affect us.

 

 

WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH THIS MAJOR:
See the Careers link on our web page for what you can do with a psychology major.

Students must keep in mind that this degree is not a professional degree, it does not train students for a specific career after they graduate. Instead, Psychology offers a rich and diverse education, which prepares students for entrance into many different fields, as well as graduate school. Graduates continue professional training in such fields as social work, education, medicine, and business, as well as Psychology.

The following list represents a few of the kinds of career titles for Psychology majors:   (NOTE: some of these careers require graduate degrees)
Advertising, Art Therapist, Career Planning Professional, Child Psychologist, College Student Affairs Professional, Community and Social Service Worker, Community Relations Director, Corrections Officer, Counselor, Employee Assistance Director, Health Educator, Human Resources Professional, Industrial Psychologist, Job Developer, Marketing/Sales Manager, Mental Health Coordinator, Music Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Probation Officer, Professional Employment Recruiter, Psychiatrist, Psychologist, Public Relations, Social Worker, Sociologist, Teacher, Youth Corrections Officer…
The following list represents a few of the businesses and institutions that employ Psychology majors:
Federal, state, and local government; National headquarters and local branches of non-profit organizations; Human Resources and Employment agencies; Colleges and universities, Advertising agencies; Market Research firms; Public schools and Private or Parochial schools
Want to know more about the nature of the work, working conditions, earnings, training, and job outlook? Then check out the Occupational Outlook Handbook @ http://stats.bls.gov/ocohome.htm

Online on our site: "Psychology: Careers for the 21st Century"

 

GRADUATE STUDY:

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Revised 9/08