Psychology is the study of human behavior and mental experiences like emotion and memory. As a Psychology major, you will learn how personal, psychological, social and environmental conditions influence action and thought. Through research and independent study, you'll learn how science is now better able to predict, understand and influence behavior. Because psychology is fundamentally about the study of human beings, it is applicable to a wide range of careers and graduate school options, including human services, education and business. This degree is available on-campus or fully online.
A strong grasp of psychology requires knowledge of each of its sub-areas. Students gain this understanding by completing courses in four main core areas: Physiological/Cognitive, Social/Personality, Developmental, and Clinical. They choose additional courses to meet individual needs with the help of a psychology advisor. Furthermore, students who major in Psychology learn to evaluate and conduct research, and to apply what they have learned in their courses to the world outside of the classroom. Learn More.
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UW-Green Bay has excellent teachers, internships, research opportunities, and a great record of placing students into jobs and graduate programs. Learn More
Jenell Holstead, Ph.D., is the chair of the Psychology program at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and is a nationally known educational psychologist who examines the role afterschool programs play in children’s development. She conducts applied research on out-of-school time programs across the Midwest. She teaches courses on middle childhood and adolescent development and research methods.
Dr. Holstead is here to help! If you have any questions regarding the psychology program, contact her at holsteaj@uwgb.edu.
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The mission of Psi Chi is to produce well-educated, ethical and socially responsible members committed to the science and profession of psychology and to society in general. Psi Chi members enjoy international honor and recognition, help in seeking out employment and graduate school, and the chance to make friends and join a great community. In addition, Psi Chi offers recognition, awards and financial grants as well as the chance to attend exciting conferences and develop your leadership skills! Learn more.
The Psychology and Human Development Club (PsycHD) is a student organization that is open to all students. They put together volunteer activities, social events, informational sessions, and a variety of other activities for students to learn about and become engaged in the Psychology major. Learn more.
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