With 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 (Blocks 1 & 2)* | 30 hours |
|---|---|
| PSYC 1010 Introduction to Psychology I | 3 hours |
| 9 hours, select one course from each of the three areas 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: Ethics, Research & Service | |
| Additional 18 hours to be selected from the Department of Psychology (PSYC). | 18 hours |
* Must include at least 12 hours of upper level credit completed at UNO
A minimum of 120 hours are required for the Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies degree.
Additional Information:
- 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 admissions:
- 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.
Career Options
Students with an area of concentration in Psychology may find careers in:
- Nonprofit Organizations
- Administrators
- Family and Youth Workers
- Health Organizations
- Behavioral Health Specialists
- Management
- Case Workers