Overview

Psychology is a science that provides critical insights into human behavior. Psychologists investigate how behavior is modified in the face of psychiatric disorders or disease and how the brain gives rise to the rich tapestry of behaviors that govern our day-to-day experiences.

The Psychology program at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee gives you much career flexibility because of its emphasis on reasoning, problem solving, critical thinking, communication, research and writing. In addition to becoming a counselor or therapist, many students go into human resources, sales, marketing, business management, law, medicine, social work, real estate, social services, and more – all fields that require comprehensive knowledge of human behavior.

Career Options

Community and Social Services: program director, volunteer coordinator, social worker (in Wisconsin a “social worker” must have a social work degree, but many states use this title for people with psychology backgrounds).

Human Resources: employee development, training coordinator, claims administrator, employment interviewer. A minor in business is recommended if your desired career is in this area.

Scientific Research: laboratory manager, research specialist, marketing research, opinion survey researcher. If you are interested in a career in research, be sure to join a faculty-directed research lab here at UWM. Taking additional courses in statistics or computer programming may also be useful. If you want to conduct research as a professor or director of your own laboratory, you will need a PhD.

Residential Care: residential/human services worker (for many populations, including developmentally delayed, juvenile offenders, elderly). If you are interested in working with juvenile (or other offenders) a double major or minor in criminal justice would be useful; if you are interested in healthcare, then consider a double major or minor in health care administration.

Management and Business: banking, customer service, sales, public relations, restaurant and hotel work in a variety of capacities. Several different minors may be useful for careers in this area, including business and communication.

Student Affairs/Services: student activities/housing, alumni relations and development work, academic and career advising, higher education administrator.

Probations/Parole/Law Enforcement: parole officer, corrections officer, juvenile Intake worker. Consider a double major or minor in criminal justice if you are interested in careers in this field.

Education: child care worker, Peace Corps volunteer, teacher’s Aide, parent educator. If you are interested in working with children, consider UWM’s certificate in childhood and adolescence studies. If you wish to be a K-12 teacher in the public-school system (and some private schools) you will need to complete an education degree.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Psychological Statistics

Physiological Psychology

Personality

Social Psychology: Psychological Perspectives

Child Psychology

Cognitive Processes

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Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-31 00:00:00

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Milwaukee, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

The bachelor’s application requirements include uploaded copies of transcripts and degree certificates. Applicants should upload copies into their application online.

Admitted students will be required to provide the original documents to upon arrival to campus. There is no need to mail anything directly to UWM during the application process.

Provide transcripts for all study, including secondary/high school and all university/college study. If the transcript is not issued in English, include an English translation.

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Tuition Fees

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22247 USD / year

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Living costs

Milwaukee

United States

1066 - 1767 USD / month

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Funding

UWM offers a scholarship for international students up to $6,000 per year. Additionally, students get paid to participate in research on campus, find on-campus employment, and apply for additional scholarships.

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