Psychology

The field of psychology allows you to explore the dynamics of human behavior while gaining a better understanding of what you can bring to a career field. The study of psychology provides a strong foundation for many different career paths because it promotes problem-solving, writing, and speaking skills, which are attractive abilities to most employers in a variety of fields. Majoring in psychology may not only make you more marketable in the work place, but may also prepare you for other graduate-level degrees, such as business, law, or counseling.

You may choose from a broad-based curriculum and design your degree to reflect your personal goals.

The program is designed for adults who seek a career as a

Mental health case manager
Clinical or school psychologist
Childcare worker
Corrections or police officer
Criminal investigator
And many more

Learners in the UI&U Psychology Program benefit from

Meetings with instructors at times that are convenient for you
Personal attention from faculty and staff who understand your academic and scheduling needs
An individualized program of study tailored to meet your career goals

Accelerate completion of your degree by

Earning 8 credits in 8 weeks
Transferring credits from other regionally accredited colleges and universities
Requesting credit for knowledge gained outside the classroom through work or professional experience
Successfully completing CLEP or DANTES exams
Participating in certified learning

Curriculum

Core Courses

PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology
PSY 301 Statistics in Psychology
PSY 307 Developmental Psychology
PSY 370 Research Methods in Psychology
PSY 328 Theories of Personality

Elective Courses

PSY 325 History of Psychology
PSY 330 Social Psychology
PSY 336 Transpersonal Psychology
PSY 339 Ethical Issues in Psychology
PSY 308 Psychotherapy: Theories & Methods
PSY 314 Psychology and the Law
PSY 401 Abnormal Psychology
PSY 345 Crisis Intervention Techniques
PSY 495 Current Issues in Psychology