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

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, and school psychology. A minor in psychology is also available.

The graduate program offers MA, MS, PhD, and EdS 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