Psychology

Overview

The Psychology course requirements are identical in these two degree programs, emphasizing training and hands-on experience in the research process centered on a four-course sequence capped by a laboratory in one of six areas of psychology: learning, cognition, development, sensation and perception, behavioral neuroscience, or animal behavior. The B.A. and B.S. degree programs differ in additional course requirements, as described below. Both programs prepare the student for graduate study in psychology.

Psychology majors may declare a concentration in any one of the following seven areas: cognitive science, developmental psychology, forensic psychology, industrial/organizational psychology, mental health, neuroscience and behavior, and school psychology. Each concentration is a minimum of 12 credit hours. A concentration is optional, and only one concentration may be declared.

Careers

As most people know, a primary focus in psychology is in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health issues. But that’s just one of many specialties within the field.  In addition to Clinical and Counseling Psychology, other popular subdisciplines include Industrial-Organizational Psychology, School psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis, Behavioral Neuroscience, Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology, and Cognitive Psychology.  Because Psychology is so diverse in its focus and research, a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology prepares students for a wide variety of careers. 

The Psychology program at the University of Nebraska Omaha helps students develop universally useful skills like communication, critical-thinking, an understanding of the scientific process, and a proficiency with statistics and data. A Bachelor’s degree in Psychology is also a great choice for those interested in pursuing a graduate degree in Psychology, Counseling, Law and Criminal Justice, Social Work, or Medicine and Health Sciences. So if you’re curious about why we do the things that we do and ready for a rewarding career, join us in Psychology.

Psychology majors who have completed a Bachelor’s degree often pursue careers in the following fields:

• Mental health services

• Social services

• Human resources

• Case management

• Physical Health and wellness

• Crisis work

• Rehabilitation services

• Testing and assessment

• Business administration

• Research and data analysis

• Nonprofit and charitable organizations