PART OF THE PUBLIC POLICY, SOCIETY, AND IDENTITY FLIGHT PATH

The mission of the Department of Psychology undergraduate program is to educate students about the major research findings and theories in the field of Psychology and to train them to use an empirical approach for understanding human behavior. All students participate in and collaborate on research as part of the academic course sequence. Classroom and hands-on opportunities are enriched by numerous faculty research programs that range in levels of analysis and intellectual focus.

1. Develop skills in critical thinking, research design and statistical analysis.


2. Develop effective communication skills in speaking and writing.


3. Gain a broad understanding of scientific explanations for human behavior.


4. Learn to be ethically and socially responsible in a diverse world.


5. Build a foundation for many different career paths.

Psychology

College of Arts and Sciences
541-346-4921
psychology.uoregon.edu

• PSY 201, 202, 301


• MATH 243 (recommended, but will accept MATH 246 or higher)


• PSY 302: Statistical Methods in Psychology, or equivalent


• Three 300-level psychology core courses numbered 304-309, including at least one from PSY 304 or 305

Required       16 credits
Electives       12 credits

Total       28 credits

• Hospitals and healthcare providers


• Market research firms and public relations


• Human resource management positions


• Schools


• Federal, state, and local government agencies

• Critical thinking


• Data analysis


• Experimental research


• Advocacy


• Marketing research and analysis

• Biology


• Economics


• General Science


• Political Science

Tykeson College and Career Advising
541-346-3900
advising.uoregon.edu/tykeson

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