Psychology

program available on-campus and blendedWith an area of concentration in Psychology  you will develop an understanding of physiological, emotional, cognitive and social determinants of behavior. You will also acquire universally useful skills
like communication, critical-thinking, and a proficiency with statistics and data. 

Concentration Requirements 30 hours 
PSYC 1010 Introduction to Psychology I  3 hours
9 hours to be selected from 3 of the 4 areas listed below. 9 hours
Applied Psychology
PSYC 3510 Educational Psychology
PSYC 4020 Learning
PSYC 4310 Psychological and Educational Testing 
PSYC 4510 Psychology in the Schools
PSYC 4560 Forensic Psychology 
PSYC 4630 Organizational Psychology 
PSYC 4640 Personnel Psychology 
Social/Personality/Developmental Psychology
PSYC 3450 Social Psychology 
PSYC 3520 Child Psychology 
PSYC 3540 Adolescent Psychology 
PSYC 4450 Personality Theories 
Mental Health
PSYC 3410 Clinical Psychology 
PSYC 3430 Personality and Adjustment 
PSYC 4440 Abnormal Psychology 
PSYC 4590 Psychology of Exceptional Children
PSYC 4800 Law and Psychology
Cognitive/Neuroscience
PSYC 4070 Cognitive Psychology 
PSYC 4090 Cognitive Neuroscience 
PSYC 4210 Sensation and Perception 
PSYC 4230 Behavioral Neuroscience
PSYC 4270 Animal Behavior
PSYC 4320 Hormones and Behavior 
Additional 18 hours to be selected from the Department of Psychology (PSYC) or PHIL 3650 Philosophy of the Mind. 18 hours
Secondary Field I 12 hours
Must include courses from the same subject.
Secondary Field II 12  hours
Must include courses from the same subject
Electives 26 hours
May include any excess hours in general education, concentration or secondary fields. The number of elective hours may vary but total degree must comprise 120 hours.
University General Education 40 hours
Learn more about general education requirements
TOTAL DEGREE 120 hours
  • PSYC 1020 Introduction to Psychology II and PSYC 2000 are recommended courses.
  • If you are considering graduate studies in Psychology at UNO the following are pre-requisites for admission:
  • PSYC 3130 Statistics for Behavioral Sciences
  • PSYC 3140 Methods of Psychological Inquiry and a lecture/lab pair (lecture/labs need to be sequential in order). 
  • In addition, if you are considering graduate work in psychology, it is strongly recommended that you contact the Psychology Department Chair to make an appointment to discuss your options. 

 

Students with an area of concentration in Psychology may find careers in:
♦ Human Services       ♦ Health Organizations
♦ Nonprofit Organizations ♦ Behavioral Health Specialists
♦ Administrators ♦ Management
♦ Family and Youth Workers ♦ Case Workers