Drawing on our expertise and research, our faculty is dedicated to enabling students to use scientific approaches to discovery and understanding.
It defines the successes of students at UNK, whether in the humanities, sciences, education, or business.
Curriculum at UNK is designed to be student-centered and intellectually challenging, while preparing students through field and internship experiences.
We provide value to Nebraska by preparing students to compete in dynamic professional environments and by promoting academic, social, technological and economic development.
Our academic programs provide a solid foundation for understanding psychology. Courses from experimental, social, developmental, and clinical psychology assure well-balanced coverage of the entire field. We also encourage students to develop their own interests in various areas of specialization including environmental psychology, psychology of gender, drugs and human behavior, and the psychology of criminal behavior.
Five options are available in this major:
In addition, a minor in Psychology or Gerontology is available for students pursuing majors in other disciplines.
For departmental assessment purposes, all student will be required to complete a comprehensive examination in Psychology during their final semester.