UNIQUE QUALITIES OF THE PSYCHOLOGY MAJOR
UCA has the largest psychology department in the state of Arkansas , with over 20 faculty members, over 600 undergraduate majors, and over 100 graduate students in our 4 graduate programs. Because of our size, the faculty represent a wide range of expertise in a variety of specialties within psychology. This leads to a high-quality program in which students have the opportunity to interact with professors from a variety of areas within psychology both in the classroom and through opportunities to assist faculty in research.
We have a very active psychology honor society and Psychology Club at UCA. The organization holds monthly meetings, schedules social events, and does community service. It is a great way to meet other psychology students and to learn more about the field of psychology.
WHAT DO PSYCHOLOGY GRADUATES DO?
Our graduates obtain jobs in a variety of employment settings, including human resources, personnel departments, advertising & marketing, real estate, and a variety of managerial-type positions. Those who stay in the field of psychology tend to get jobs in mental health services. A significant number of our graduates decide to obtain a graduate degree in psychology. Some pursue a Masters degree and a few pursue a Doctoral (Ph.D.) degree. Our department offers a doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology and Masters degrees in School Psychology and Mental Health Counseling.
Program Requirements BEFORE entry:
This program is a COMPLETION DEGREE. Students must have already earned:
- (Required for UCA Admission) A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA,
Required below: - An Associate Degree from one of UCA’s Arkansas Community College Partners.
- Or have satisfied the UCA Lower-Division Core requirements.
- Or have completed the State Minimum Core. https://uca.edu/academicbulletins/files/2018/10/state-minimum-gened-core.pdf
You can visit http://uca.edu/2plus2 for information about how to easily transition into our online completion programs from other Arkansas community colleges!
A minor is required for this degree and must be one of the choices below:
Accounting
Computer Information Systems
Financial Services
General Business
Insurance & Risk Management
Actuarial Studies
Data Analytics
Management
Marketing
History
Addiction Studies
Health Promotion
Family and Consumer Sciences
PROGRAM CONTACT:
Hannah Hanshaw, M.S.
College of Education & College of Health and Behavioral Sciences Advisor
hhanshaw1@uca.edu
Mashburn 121C
(501) 450-5069
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