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Department of Psychological Science

NMU psychology courses emphasize the principles and theories of psychology, and students have the opportunity to apply this knowledge as they work alongside our distinguished faculty in applied and research settings.

Experience Learning

Students majoring in behavior analysis have the opportunity to treat children with Autism and related disorders in community settings in the department's clinic for Applied Behavior Analysis. Students also have the opportunity to work alongside psychology professors on ground-breaking research, such as testing new classes of drugs for mental disorders, learning how the brain responds to emotional stimuli, learning about the way humans sense and perceive the world, and even unraveling historical origins of psychology and neuroscience.

Career Excellence

Graduates are well-prepared for careers in research, human resources, criminal justice, childcare or education, among others. Many continue their education toward becoming psychologists. The psychology job market is expected to grow by 15 percent.

In programs like applied behavior analysis, students experiences arenStudents have the opportunity to engage in scientific research alongside psychology professors in the departmentStudents can explore their psychology major outside of the classroom with the department

Degrees Offered

Bachelor Degree

Minor

Certificate

Pre-Professional Program

Master of Science

Psychology student testing children

What you'll do at NMU

Give your brain food for thought over the weekend by attending Friday afternoon colloquium sessions. Join the Student Psychological Association, or one of our other psychology-related student organizations, and bring fascinating speakers to campus or simply hang-out with like-minded students and professors. Work with dogs, lab rats or pigeons to test theories. Intern at a local nursing home to observe the effects of dementia. Or travel nationally to participate in workshops and conferences. You’ll have the personal attention and support of talented, caring instructors every step of the way.

Contact

Department of Psychological Science•psych@nmu.edu•906-227-2935

If you have college credit and want to find out what will transfer to NMU, please visit www.nmu.edu/transfercredit