Psychology

At its core, psychology is a scientific discipline that investigates the nature of individuals’ thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Anywhere you might find people, you will see psychology in action!

Why choose an education in psychology?

Psychology is scientific: Psychology is a science that uses objective, systematic observation and experimentation to understand mental processes and behavior. The expertise of psychologists is not based on speculation or opinion, but instead on data and methods.

Psychology is practical: The findings of psychology are used by professionals to inform health policy, develop law, structure businesses, predict economic behaviors, design aircraft cockpits, treat mental health conditions, market products, motivate athletes, train animals, reduce prejudice, and more. Needless to say, an education in psychology can be very useful.

Psychology is diverse: Psychology covers a wide range of topics, and chances are good that one will be relevant to you. You will find psychologists working alongside biologists and medical professionals just as frequently as you will find them working alongside educators and policy developers. UMA offers psychology courses that cover a breadth of topics including mental health, childhood development, community, stereotyping & prejudice, and more.

Programs

Associate of Arts

Psychology, AA

Minor

Psychology Minor