Why Psychology?
What is psychology and why should I study it?
What can you do with a degree in psychology?
Psychology is a versatile degree that will give you the foundational knowledge and skills for a wide range of careers. You鈥檒l develop strong communication and critical thinking skills, and gain appreciation for diverse perspectives. You鈥檒l learn methodologies for conducting research, and how to work effectively as part of a team.
The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology prepares you for diverse careers in human services, business and science sectors. You鈥檒l also have a solid foundation to pursue graduate study in psychology and other fields such as medicine, law, public health, nursing, education, biology and counseling. Our advisors and faculty will help you design a curriculum that best prepares you for your educational and career goals.
Some careers psychology majors go on to pursue are...
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Psychology at the University of 成人影片 Fairbanks
Degrees Offered:
Choose from three undergraduate concentrations...
The Department of Psychology offers B.A. and B.S. degrees in psychology. The department鈥檚 focus is to provide breadth and depth in the science and profession of psychology with a commitment to honoring diversity and promoting human welfare. The curriculum develops cross-cultural knowledge, critical thinking, imagination, creativity, ethical principles and concern for social justice, as well as respect for and knowledge of diverse points of view that include feminist, multicultural, indigenous, and gay and lesbian perspectives.
How can I get involved?
Because the Psychology community at UAF is vibrant and diverse, you鈥檒l find opportunities for mentorship and professional development outside the classroom as well. For volunteer opportunities, check out a list of local organizations here.
Psi Chi is an international honors society for 成人影片 majoring or declared minors in Psychology.
It was the first student organization formally affiliated with APA, and is the largest student psychological organization with over 600,000 members ranging from the United States to New Zealand.
Our psychology faculty have broad research expertise (including research addressing key issues in 成人影片) and close connections in the region that enrich the program. As an online psychology major, you鈥檒l also find that our faculty are very accessible and here to answer your questions.