Psychology
With a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the UW-Eau Claire, you'll better understand the human experience and how you can use it to support others.
Understanding the Human Experience
Rooted in experiential learning, our versatile degree allows you to choose a career path that best aligns with both your personal and professional goals. Classes focus on four core areas: biological, developmental, learning and cognition, and sociocultural. Multiple electives within those topics allow you to pursue specific interests and discover ways you can make a positive impact on others.
As the top master's-level university for undergraduate research, opportunities to collaborate with faculty on groundbreaking research projects are endless. Explore memory function and confidence, minority mental health, or the impact of addictions. Innovative and state-of-the-art facilities — equipped with observation rooms and video equipment — allow you to take your learning and studies a step further.
No matter your path, UW-Eau Claire's psychology degree program will give you the guidance, tools, and knowledge needed to choose your direction and help shape lives.
Program Details
At UW-Eau Claire, we believe that in order to get the most out of your education, you need to have real-life experiences outside of the classroom. Many psychology majors take research trips or study abroad. Explore places like Yosemite National Park, Guatemala, Germany, Thailand and Argentina.
Courses are taught by passionate, enthusiastic professors who know and love their fields. Through creative projects and presentations, they go out of their way to immerse you in the diverse world of psychology. Small class sizes help you form meaningful relationships and gain an even more personalized education.
Internships offer opportunities to apply the concepts you're learning in the classroom, and they can help you define the areas of psychology you're most interested in. Many psychology majors complete internships at the Children’s Nature Academy, the Human Development Center, or at one of UW-Eau Claire's many other community or campus partners.
As a psychology major at UW-Eau Claire, you will find faculty who are excited to get you involved in their current research projects. You may help investigate how children with autism communicate or what motivates people. Some students choose to take their findings a step further by presenting their research at regional, national and international conferences, allowing for even more networking and learning opportunities.
Blugold Stories
Coming into college, Parker Lay had no idea what psychology and research entailed until he was selected for the Blugold Fellowship program. The program provides an opportunity to work alongside faculty on special projects or collaborative research and get paid for a fascinating experience. Parker also served as a mentor for the University Honors Program, teaching incoming students about research preparation and presentation to help them develop their speaking skills and confidence.
I loved my time at UWEC. As a result of the quality education I received here as an undergrad, I chose to continue my education as a Blugold through the school psychology graduate program. Through undergraduate experiences and help from professors along the way, I’ve found my calling.
The first thing I think of when I think about Blugolds is how inclusive UW-Eau Claire is. I think that was one of the big things that made me want to come here. I instantly felt this connection through how inclusive everyone I've met here is.
Emma Stange didn't let fear keep her from taking advantage of the opportunities that came her way. From working as an intern in a cardiac rehab department to becoming captain of the UWEC soccer team, she found support and experiences that shaped her future.
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Where can the psychology program lead me after graduation?
A psychology degree from UW-Eau Claire opens doors to career paths you may have never even thought of, like becoming a behavioral health advocate or research assistant. Many psychology students choose to continue their academic careers and earn a graduate degree so that they can work as a practicing psychologist. For those interested in becoming a school psychologist, UW-Eau Claire offers a school psychology - educational specialist degree.
Example Careers
- Mental health professional
- Career counseling professional
- Cognitive-behavioral specialist
- Clinical supervisor
- Psychology teacher
- Behavioral health advocate
Recent Graduates
Lecturer/Professor
The University of Queensland
Australia
Student Support Coordinator
Luck School District
Wisconsin
Research Assistant
Bowling Green State University
Ohio
Mental Health Professional
Rogers Memorial Hospital
Minnesota
Psychology majors will experience a rich, well-rounded liberal arts education, with classes and opportunities that go beyond what you might typically expect from a psychology program. You'll learn about a wide variety of subjects that interest you and have opportunities to further explore those you want to learn more about. Pair your major with a minor or certificate in another field that interests you for a pathway to even more careers.
Here are a few courses in Psychology at UW-Eau Claire.
PSYC 101
Psychology as a Discipline and a Profession
A laboratory course introducing students to bibliographic, reasoning, writing, and research skills in psychology. Discussion of specialties and careers in psychology. Students begin to develop their educational programs and portfolios.
PSYC 230
Human Development
Broad overview of theories and research on cognitive, social/emotional, and physical development from conception to death; environmental factors, such as family, school, peers, work, and cultural context; and biological factors that shape development.
PSYC 251
Abnormal Psychology
Exploration of psychological disorders with primary emphasis on their symptoms and the biological, psychological and socio-cultural factors that contribute to their development. Brief discussion of treatments for selected disorders.
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