The psychology program at UW-Superior will train you to apply psychological principles, expand your awareness by promoting diversity and inclusion, and encourage you to explore your personal interests through research.
The Psychology curriculum offers broad exposure to various subfields, from behavioral neuroscience to clinical psychology. Specific course options include motivation and emotion, learning and behavior, psychological disorders, personality, social cognition, and many more.
Program Description
Through a major or minor in psychology at UW-Superior, you will:
Learn how to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
Learn to design, implement, and evaluate basic research methods in psychology. Become a critical consumer of media news reports in the area of psychology
Learn to apply psychological principles to individual, interpersonal, group, and societal issues
Develop your critical thinking skills and learn to take a scientific approach to human behavior and mental processes.
Prepare to further your education or enter the workforce.
Participate in Academic Service Learning, which will allow you to serve the community while you apply concepts from your coursework
Career Opportunities
A Bachelor of Science degree in psychology offers a solid foundation for many career opportunities in business, law, health care, government, education and more. Job titles held by some of our recent graduates include:
Substance abuse counselor
Early childhood behavior specialist
Athletic trainer
Psychiatric technician
The psychology program at UW-Superior also prepares students to seek out and pursue additional education (e.g., master’s or doctoral degree), which further increases the range of possible careers, including:
Master’s degree:
School counselor
School psychologist
Licensed professional counselor
Advertising, public relations, and sales management
Doctoral degree:
Clinical psychologist
Forensic psychologist
Sports psychologist
Design psychologist/environmental designer
Admissions
Please visit the UW–Superior Admissions Requirements page to learn more about enrolling in this program and becoming a Yellowjacket.
UW-Superior stands as a pioneering institution in distance education, blazing the trail for over 45 years and setting a standard of excellence. Today, the university proudly offers a diverse array of more than 20 fully online degree programs, spanning both undergraduate and graduate levels. Recognized for its outstanding commitment to online education, U.S. News and World Report has consistently placed UWS among the top ten online bachelor’s degree programs.
What sets UW-Superior apart is its unwavering dedication to providing every student with individualized attention and support. Courses are taught by the same esteemed faculty who teach on campus, ensuring that online students receive instruction of the highest quality and academic rigor.
