Psychology is the science that seeks to understand behavior and mental processes, and to apply that understanding in the service of human welfare.

Fields of interest at the undergraduate level include research, biological perspectives, and multicultural/diversity perspectives. A the graduate level the focus is on community and clinical psychology with a rural and indigenous focus.

High School Diploma or GED

With the goal of achieving a breadth and depth of psychology, student can attain a B.A. or B.S. by taking courses which include introduction to psychology, research methods, child and adolescent development and other courses representing biological, social, and multicultural and diversity perspectives.

Stop by or contact the Psychology departmental office for more information, questions, or to help decide if psychology is right for you.

Students receiving an undergraduate degree in psychology can go on to pursue careers in any number of fields including counseling, education, law, and medicine. Student receiving a graduate degree in community psychology can go on to careers in research, teaching, consulting, program and policy development, community intervention, counseling, psychological assessments, therapy and clinical services.

UAF Psychology Department
UAF catalog description

Psychology degree worksheets

• BA degree (PDF)
  
• BS degree (PDF)