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Psychological Sciences

A faculty member leading a Psychology lecture

Why Study Psychological Sciences at UP?

  • The psychology department invites students to explore human nature using a wide variety of techniques - from neuroscience to behavioral analysis – that will help prepare students for a breath of post-graduate opportunities.
  • Our curriculum emphasizes the development of research and analytical skills and has built-in opportunities for internships and other forms of community engagement.
  • The major is flexible enough to allow students to easily explore complementary interests - including adding second majors and minors - that can enrich their undergraduate experience and foster interdisciplinary knowledge.
Students in a Psychology lecture

Potential Psychological Sciences Career Paths

  • Clinical psychologist/therapist
  • Career or school counselor
  • Researcher/lab technician
  • Data scientist
  • Human capital development/human resources

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