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Department of Psychology

UW Colleges Department of Psychology

Psychology is defined as the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. With such a broad and all-encompassing definition, just about any human activity or endeavor can be considered a legitimate area of investigation for psychological research. Major research areas include developmental psychology, cognitive psychology and personality.

UW-Marinette's psychology/social science curriculum provides you with basic skills and knowledge which will help you enroll in a bachelor's degree program upon transfer, succeed in a variety of professions, and compete successfully in the evolving environment.

There are a variety of careers one may enter from the psychology field. According to a recent survey by the American Psychological Association, the major professional specialities in psychology include clinical and counseling psychology (diagnosing and treating individuals with psychological disorders), industrial and organizational psychology (involved in personnel decisions and in improving employee morale and job satisfaction), and educational and school psychology (involving testing and counseling of students and improving curriculum design).

Employment settings for psychologists include colleges and univesities, hospitals, clinics, business and government, elementary and secondary schools and private practice. Many of these positions require an Associate or Bachelor's degree such as human resource professionals and case managers.

Some clinical psychology and college teaching positions require advanced degrees.

Courses Generally offered at UW-Marinette in music include:

For more information regarding the Psychology program at UW-Marinette or within the UW Colleges, please contact Professor Al Bugaj , 715-735-4318.