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Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology and Counselling
"My research program explores cognitive skill acquisition and automaticity. Specifically, I investigate factors that influence the gains made during practice of a cognitive skill and factors that influence the durability of practice gains across delays. "
Nic Wilkins
Psychology Curriculum
The psychology degree requires a minimum of 120 credit hours to complete, including the general education requirements and at least 39 senior division hours. A minor is required.
Required Courses:
- PY 101 Introduction to Psychology (3)
- PY 220 Psychological Development Across the Lifespan (3)
- PY 230 Ethics and Diversity (3)
- PY 250 Applied Psychology (3)
- PY 271 Introduction to Behavioral Statistics (3)
- PY 358 Social Psychology (3)
- PY 362 Learning & Memory (3)
or
- PY 460 Cognitive Processes (3)
- PY 432 Introduction to Personality (3)
- PY 440 Abnormal Psychology (3)
- PY 496Historical Survey of Psychology(3)
Choose 6 hours from:
- PY 120 The Child: Development from Conception to Adolescence (3)
- PY 222 Development of the Adolescent (3)
- PY 301 Cross-Cultural Psychology (3)
- PY 325 Psychological Development of the Family (3)
- PY 353 Social Cognition (3)
or
- PY 359 Psychology & the Law (3)
- PY 362 Learning & Memory (3)
or
- PY 460 Cognitive Processes (3)
- PY 441 Introduction to Clinical Psychology (3)
- PY 444 Childhood Psychopathology (3)
- PY 466 Introduction Physiological Psychology (3)
- PY 525 Maturity & Aging (3)
- PY 531 Psychological Testing (3)
- PY 555 Health Psychology (3)
Some requirements may be fulfilled by coursework in a major program.
- Social and Behavioral Sciences – 6 hours
- Constitution Requirement – 3 hours
- Written Communication – 6 hours
- Oral Communication – 3 hours
- Natural Sciences – 7 hours (from two disciplines, one to include a lab)
- Mathematics – 3 hours
- Humanities & Fine Arts – 9 hours (from at least two disciplines)
- Additional requirements – 5 hours (to include UI100 for native students)
- Civics examination
Fall
- Full Term: Aug. - Dec. (3 hours)
- Full Term: Aug. - Dec. (3 hours)
- Full Term: Aug. - Dec. (3 hours)
- 1st 8 Week: Aug. - Oct. (3 hours)
- 2nd 8 Week: Oct. - Dec. (3 hours)
- Total: 15 hours
Spring
- Wintersession: Dec. - Jan. (3 hours)
- Full Term: Jan. - May. (3 hours)
- Full Term: Jan. - May. (3 hours)
- 1st 8 Week: Jan. - Mar. (3 hours)
- 2nd 8 Week: Mar. - May. (3 hours)
- Total: 15 hours
Summer
- 1st 4 Week: June (3 hours)
- 8 Week: June-July (3 hours)
- 2nd 4 Week: July (3 hours)
- Total: 9 hours
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What Can You Do with a Degree in Psychology?
Psychology graduates work in a wide variety of professional settings including business, education, counseling and health promotion, as well as conservation and community development roles.
With the ability to pick an additional field of study through a minor, you’ll be prepared to enter the workforce with a solid foundation in psychology, plus knowledge about your desired field.
Examples of job titles include:
- Employment counselor
- Caseworker
- Substance abuse counselor
- Human resources advisor
- Correctional treatment specialist
Outcomes & Careers
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95%
Successful Outcomes Rate
Students graduating with degrees from the Department of Psychology and Counseling report being employed or furthering their education six months after graduation.
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$91k
Psychologist
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a psychologist is $90,710.
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$89k
School Psychologist
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a clinical, counseling, and school psychologist is $89,290.
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$113k
Industrial-Organizational Psychologist
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for an industrial-organizational psychologist is $112,690.
98% of College of Education, Health and Human Studies graduates are employed or enrolled in grad school within a year.
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