Psychology
Clubs & Organizations Psi Chi |
Classes Requirements Courses Minor |
Opportunities Research Conferences Colloquia Conventions Nebraska Symposium on Motivation Internships |
Overview
Psychology studies mental processes and behavior by looking at perception, cognition, personality, and other areas.
Psychologists attempt to predict and control behavior by researching, experimenting, and reporting their findings.
Possible Careers
With a bachelor's degree, you may find work in human or social services, such as case management or career counseling, or in a position requiring interpersonal and communication skills, such as sales, marketing, or management. Continuing on to graduate school will help you find work in areas such as clinical psychology, forensic psychology, and school psychology.
OVERVIEW
How our program prepares you for the field
The unique orientation course lets you get acclimated to the department and explore many diverse career pathways. The specialized curriculum offers a good balance and breadth in the major relating to your areas of interest.
We also feature research laboratories in Behavioral Neuropharmacology, biopsychology, legal decision-making, and more.
Meet with others in Psi Chi and the Undergraduate Psychology Organization
Advancing the science of psychology and encouraging, stimulating, and maintaining scholarship of the individual members. The UNL chapter of the Psi Chi Honor Society and the Undergraduate Psychology Organization (UPO) meet together.
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Prominent researchers brought together
The Nebraska Symposium on Motivation brings together prominent researchers to present the major research findings in various areas of psychology.
Attend conferences and present research
Regional, national, and international conferences and conventions.
Specialized topics featured in colloquia
Attend talks from professors and graduate student researchers.
Pre-law learning community
For undergraduates planning a career in law. Majors have previously gone on to attend the most prestigious law schools in the nation.
Psychology Website
Visit the Adviser
Celeste Walmer
235 Burnett Hall
472-3121
cwalmer2@unl.edu
Peer advisor
psychadvising
@unlnotes.unl.edu
 Check these out |
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| ENCYCLOPEDIA OF PSYCHOLOGY Link collection featuring organizations, careers, theories, publications, and more. From psychology.org. |
| YAHOO! DIRECTORY Links to resources. |
| TOP 100 MENTAL HEALTH AND PSYCHOLOGY BLOGS Compiled by Online University Reviews.com in 2005. |
