When you major in psychology at Nebraska, you will explore and study behavior and psychological function in humans and animals along with the individual, social and biological factors that lead to normal and abnormal behavior.
Options
- Clinical Sciences and Human Service
- Neuroscience
- Psychological Science
Academics + Experience = Opportunities
Complement academic preparation with experiential learning, creating more opportunities after graduation. Talk to an academic advisor and a career coach about making the most of your time at Nebraska.
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Transferrable Career Skills
- Understand human interactions and behaviors in multiple environments
- Evaluate human behavior and explain social phenomena
- Conduct and present research to large and small groups
- Develop a strong awareness of self and others
- Offer empathetic, sensitive, and patient interactions with others
- Communicate clearly using different forms of writing to and for a variety of different audiences
- Confidently navigate complex, ambiguous projects and environments
- Define problems and identifying causes
- Listen actively and facilitate individual and group communication
- Understand and utilize a variety of research methodologies
Experience
Experience is valuable and goes beyond the classroom. We strive to help you connect your academics with research, internships, education abroad, service learning and leadership experiences in psychology, such as:
- Interning with Friendship Home as a Women’s Advocate
- Learn more about internships
- Researching the neuroscience of decision-making and traumatic brain injury
- Learn more about undergraduate research
- Studying abroad in a country of interest
- Learn more about education abroad
- Joining the Undergraduate Psychology Organization
- Learn more about getting involved in student organizations
- Volunteering with CEDARS Youth Services
- Learn more about service learning
Opportunities
With a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the College of Arts and Sciences, you are prepared for entry-level careers in human services (outreach, advocacy, case manager, crisis worker), business (management, sales, public relations, human resources, research assistant), government (parole officer, employment specialist, foreign service officer, child protection worker), and education (teaching assistant, community health educator, college recruiter, after-school program coordinator).
Examples of Alumni Careers
- Behavioral Health Technician, Boys Town
- Corrections Unit Caseworker, Nebraska Department of Corrections
- Director of Talent Sourcing, Gallup
- Enrollment Counselor, Mount Mary College
- Foster Care Family Support Services, Larimer Center for Mental Health
- Neurobiology Research Assistant, Boys Town National Research Hospital
- Professional Services Consultant, Cerner Corp.
- Reporter, Chicago Tribune
- Volunteer Coordinator, Hospice Community Care
- Youth Specialist, CEDARS
Examples of Graduate Schools Attended by Alumni
- Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Michigan State University
- Master's Degree, Counseling Psychology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- Master's Degree, Social Work, University of Nebraska-Omaha
- Master's Degree, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Emporia State University
- Master's Degree, School Psychology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- Medical Doctor, University of Nebraska Medical Center
- Juris Doctorate, University of Nebraska College of Law
- Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Washington University in St. Louis
- Master's Degree, Higher Education Administration, Iowa State University
- Master's Degree, Art Therapy, Notre Dame de Namur
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“The class that has been my favorite so far is PSYC350. This class really opened my eyes to the fascinating world of research and made me feel more prepared for my future career in the field of psychology!”
Kailey Wilcox
Psychology at Nebraska
Psychology is a social science major in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS). Our liberal arts degrees provide a broad education across the sciences, social sciences, and humanities, preparing students for a variety of careers.
Let curiosity move you.
Contact Us
Academic and Career Advising Center
107 Oldfather Hall
402-472-4190
casadvising@unl.edu