Psychology

Address: 296 Eberhart Building
Phone: 336.334.5013
Web site: www.uncg.edu/psy

Majors & Concentrations

• Psychology (BA) U215
• Psychology (BA) (High Sch Lic) U217

The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology centers on developing and applying a scientific understanding of mind and behavior in five major areas of psychology: Behavior Analysis, Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology, and Social Psychology. In addition, there is an emerging emphasis in the department on teaching biological psychology and neuroscience.

What's unique about Psychology at UNCG?

• A structured curriculum, including hands-on laboratory experience, that builds depth of understanding
• Annual Kendon Smith Lectures bring psychologists from around the nation to UNCG to discuss research issues
• Frequent lectures by visiting scientists are open to the public

Academic Clubs and Organizations

• Psi Chi (Psychology Honor Society) sponsors social and academic events.

Student Opportunities

• Opportunities every semester to conduct independent research under the direction of a faculty member
• Undergraduates present their research in a poster session at the end of each semester
• Honors in Psychology program that allows advanced students with strong academic records to gain in-depth seminar and research experience
• Psychology 472 enables students to supplement direct internship experience with classroom discussion and interpretation
• Examples of past internship sites include the Greensboro Police Department and various mental health agencies

Graduates/Careers

Careers:

The program prepares students for a variety of careers in mental health and related fields, such as these:

• CEO at Ross Hospital in San Anselmo, CA
• Psychologist at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• Assistant Professor at Yale University School of Medicine
• Vice President for Superior Mechanical Services
• Neuropsychologist
• President of Public Health Corps, Inc.
• Assistant Professor at James Madison University in Virginia
• Juvenile Court Counselor for the State of North Carolina
• Helicopters Aviator for the U.S. Marine Corps
• Paramedic with the EMS of Guilford

(Note: A graduate degree is required for most careers in clinical or counseling psychology.)
Graduate Schools:

• Tulane University
• Indiana State University
• University of Cincinnati
• University of Georgia
• UNCG
• Columbia University

Professional Organizations and Accreditation

• Clinical psychology graduate program is accredited by the American Psychological Association.

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