Psychology
The Nebraska Difference
Curiosity
Discover what moves you with a variety of academic disciplines.
Flexibility & Choice
Customize your degree with course choices and add a minor or even a second major.
Academics + Experience
Build knowledge, skills, and experience in and out of the classroom.
Limitless Career Paths
Develop interests and goals in any field and learn how your major connects to it.
Program Features
Focus and Range
Dive deep into your psychology major while taking a wide variety of courses across all areas in the College of Arts and Sciences. Graduate academically well-rounded and eager to keep learning. Use your collaboration and communication skills to address complex problems and make a positive impact professionally and personally.
1-to-1 Academic Advising and Career Coaching
Along with your faculty, professional academic advisors and career coaches will help you make a one-of-a-kind degree plan. We are focused on your success, while at Nebraska and after graduation, whether your goal is employment or graduate/professional school.
Tailor the Major to Your Interests
Psychology is a broad academic field. You’ll take a core set of courses, then choose your upper-level electives. By selecting one of three options: Psychological Science, Clinical Science and Human Services or Neuroscience, you can tailor the major to your unique interests.
Notable Courses
Brain and Behavior (PSYC 273)
Understand relationships between bodily processes and behavior, with a focus on human brain structure and function.
The Psychology of Social Behavior (PSYC 288)
Examine social factors influencing the values, attitudes and behavior of the individual, including language, propaganda leadership and group identifications.
Psychology and Law (PSYC 401)
Study the relationships between psychology and the law, legal system and legal process.
Health Psychology (PSYC 428)
Draw connections between psychological factors and physical health, including health behavior, decision-making, promotion and coping from a variety of theoretical perspectives.
Latinx and Immigrant Mental Health (PSYC 316)
Examination of mental health for Latinx and immigrant populations in the U.S. Topics include frequency of disorders, culture and mental health equity, cultural influences on mental health and the mental health system and its limitations.
Clinical Neuropsychology (PSYC 468)
Introduction to a subfield of psychology that uses an understanding of brain and behavior relationships to diagnose brain disorders, assess cognitive and behavioral functioning and design effective treatments.
Huskers Do Big Things
Internships
- Child advocacy intern, Child Advocacy Center
- Human resources intern, Integrated Life Choices
- Legislative intern, Nebraska Unicameral Legislature
- Public relations intern, American Red Cross
- Special events intern, National Baseball Hall of Fame
Careers
- Behavioral health technician, CenterPointe
- Neuroscience research assistant, Boys Town National Research Hospital
- Patient appointment service specialist, Mayo Clinic
- Human resources assistant, EMS
- Customer engagement team lead, Spreetail
Graduate Schools
- Master’s degree, Forensic Psychology, University of Denver
- Master’s degree, Business Administration, University of Nebraska–Lincoln
- Ph.D., Neuroscience, Colorado State University
- Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Michigan State University
- Doctor of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center
Outside the Classroom
Depending on your major, interests and goals, you can choose to do research, work as an intern, study abroad, become a leader or serve your community. The university’s Experiential Learning requirement ensures you have at least one of these transformative learning experiences; students in the College of Arts and Sciences typically complete at least two.
Work alongside a faculty member as a research assistant or design your own research project through the Undergraduate Creative Activities and Research Experience (UCARE) program.
Explore a wide variety of local, national and international internships. Connect with our career coaches to identify opportunities and document the skills and experience you gain on the job.
Join other students in Italy to learn about health psychology or connect with our Global Experiences Office to find an affiliate program in almost any location you can imagine.
Get involved in one of the 540+ student organizations available at Nebraska. Meet students who share your interests, become a leader or serve the community.
Featured Faculty
Manda Williamson, Professor of Practice
Dr. Williamson teaches courses that include Introduction to Psychology, Motivation and Emotion, Research Design and Data Analysis and Advanced Design courses. She enjoys interacting with students and has been recognized by the university, and its parent and student associations, as an outstanding educator. She was named an inaugural Faculty Fellow for Student Success.
Academics & Experiential Learning
- Our motto is Academics + Experience = Opportunities. Employers and graduate/professional schools are looking for students who have a strong academic background and hands-on experience.
- Psychology majors regularly engage in research or internships, and many study abroad or get involved in service or leadership on campus and beyond.
Career Preparedness
- PSYC 100: Career Planning for Psychology Majors. This required course introduces you to many career paths for psychology majors and will prepare you to make the most of your undergraduate experience.
- CASC 200: Career Development in Arts and Sciences. Explore your interests, abilities and values while identifying career options and preparing for the job search or graduate school application process.
Community
- Meet fellow psychology students and gain professional development through the Psychology Club or Psi Chi, the national honorary society for graduate and undergraduate psychology students.
- Attend Husker DogFest – a fun and educational event that brings dogs, their owners and the community together. The event is organized by the Canine Cognition and Human Interaction Lab.
Have Questions? We're Here to Help
If you have questions about the Psychology major or navigating the application process, contact us.
- Contact Name
- Nicholas Gordon
- Contact Title
- Director of Recruitment
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