Why Psychology?
What is psychology and why should I study it?
What can you do with a degree in psychology?
Psychology is a versatile degree that will give you the foundational knowledge and skills for a wide range of careers. You’ll develop strong communication and critical thinking skills, and gain appreciation for diverse perspectives. You’ll learn methodologies for conducting research, and how to work effectively as part of a team.
The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology prepares you for diverse careers in human services, business and science sectors. You’ll also have a solid foundation to pursue graduate study in psychology and other fields such as medicine, law, public health, nursing, education, biology and counseling. Our advisors and faculty will help you design a curriculum that best prepares you for your educational and career goals.
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Psychology at the University of ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Fairbanks
Degrees Offered:
Choose from three undergraduate concentrations...
The Department of Psychology offers B.A. and B.S. degrees in psychology. The department’s focus is to provide breadth and depth in the science and profession of psychology with a commitment to honoring diversity and promoting human welfare. The curriculum develops cross-cultural knowledge, critical thinking, imagination, creativity, ethical principles and concern for social justice, as well as respect for and knowledge of diverse points of view that include feminist, multicultural, indigenous, and gay and lesbian perspectives.
How can I get involved?
Because the Psychology community at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ is vibrant and diverse, you’ll find opportunities for mentorship and professional development outside the classroom as well. For volunteer opportunities, check out a list of local organizations here.
Psi Chi is an international honors society for students majoring or declared minors in Psychology.
It was the first student organization formally affiliated with APA, and is the largest student psychological organization with over 600,000 members ranging from the United States to New Zealand.
Our psychology faculty have broad research expertise (including research addressing key issues in ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ) and close connections in the region that enrich the program. As an online psychology major, you’ll also find that our faculty are very accessible and here to answer your questions.