Psychology

Overview

Psychology Fundamentals

The core curriculum of the Psychology program of The University of Akron includes courses in:

• quantitative and experimental methods

• cognitive processes and assessment

• developmental, social and personality psychology

Students select electives in accordance with their individual interests

Professional Preparation

Coursework prepares interested students to pursue graduate work in psychology and related fields

Our Faculty

• are innovative and interactive

• win teaching awards

• use multimedia technology to enhance classroom learning

Degrees and Preparation

Psychology offers diverse career opportunities within its many specialties.

• Health psychologists help people lose weight, stop smoking or manage pain.

• Neuropsychologists study relationship between the brain and behavior.

• geropsychologists deal with problems faced by the elderly.

• Counseling psychologists help people manage life's everyday problems.

• School psychologists help resolve students' learning and behavior problems.

• industrial-organizational psychologists improve productivity and the quality of work life.

Possible positions with a bachelor's degree:

• education

• management

• sales

• health care

Graduates with advanced degrees pursue careers as:

• Master’s degrees will qualify jobseekers for positions in research, education and social services.

• Doctoral degrees prepare individuals to become:

• licensed clinical or counseling psychologists

• college and university faculty and researchers

Career Outlook

Opportunities will continue to grow in the field of psychology.