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Overview | Degree Requirements | Careers and Graduate School | Costs and Scholarships| Research and Engagement | Online Pathway | Faculty
Overview
Psychological science is at the core of the psychology program at UMN Morris. Our comprehensive psychology curriculum focuses on understanding and applying the scientific method to the problems of individual and social human behavior. After completing the psychology program, you will be fully prepared for a wide range of careers or further study to specialize in one of the fields of psychology at the graduate level.
As a psychology student, you’ll work closely with your academic adviser to develop a curriculum that is suited to your goals.
Specific areas of study in the psychology curriculum include:
- Learning and cognition
- Biological and comparative psychology
- Personality and clinical psychology
- Developmental psychology
- Social and applied psychology
You may also choose to complete the pre-licensed alcohol and drug counselor (pre-LADC) program as part of your psychology studies at UMN Morris.
We offer the option to complete your bachelor of arts (BA) degree in psychology on campus, or, if you hold an associate of arts (AA) degree from a Minnesota community college or Tribal community college, you may attend UMN Morris and complete your BA degree in psychology online.
Degree Requirements
Graduation Requirements
Regardless of whether you are majoring or minoring in psychology, you will start with three courses that introduce the field and cover the fundamentals of methods and statistics. Then you will begin taking specific classes that pertain to your area of interest.
If you’re interested in pursuing a degree in psychology, there are certain requirements you must meet to ensure that you graduate. If minoring in psychology, a different set of requirements apply.
Student Learning Outcomes
By completing a degree in psychology you will be able to
- apply knowledge of the subareas within psychology to the spectrum of psychological phenomena related to behavior and mental processes and explain how the environment (ranging from biological to sociocultural) affects both;
- use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena;
- interpret, design, and conduct psychological research in an ethical manner;
- communicate scientific findings effectively; and
- apply knowledge of statistical concepts to psychological data.
General Education Requirements (Morris Core)
The University of Minnesota and its faculty are committed to providing an education that invites you to investigate the world from new perspectives, learn new ways of thinking, and grow as an active citizen and lifelong learner. The University’s general education requirements (Morris Core) are designed to be integrated throughout your four-year undergraduate experience. These courses provide you an opportunity to explore fields outside your major and complement your major curriculum with a multidisciplinary perspective.
Learn more about UMN Morris General Education Requirements (Morris Core)
Transferring Credit
Put your credits to work for you at UMN Morris, where you’ll earn a degree from a highly ranked public liberal arts university.
Careers and Graduate School
Careers
The psychology program at UMN Morris has a superior record of preparing undergraduate students for advance degrees and highly successful careers in psychology-related fields:
- Biological and comparative psychology
- Developmental psychology
- Psychopathology, personality, and clinical psychology
- Cognition and learning psychology
- Social psychology
- Applied areas of psychology such as organizational, health, and educational
- Multicultural psychology
- Ethical standards, research methodology, and field experiences in psychology
Earning a bachelor’s degree in psychology at UMN Morris prepares you for numerous job opportunities, such as:
- Family services worker
- Mental health technician
- Employment counselor
- Events coordinator
- Public affairs coordinator
- Juvenile probation officer
- Laboratory assistant
Earning a bachelor's degree in psychology while meeting the requirements of UMN Morris's pre-LADC program will also fully prepare you to take the Minnesota LADC licensure exam.
Research indicates a positive job outlook for students at all levels of psychology training. There are many helpful resources when exploring what you can do with your psychology degree.
- Information on Psychology subfields, schools, and licensures
- Careers in Psychology American Psychological Association
- Careers Options with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology
- PsycCareers from the American Psychological Association
If you’re interested in becoming a psychologist, note that there are more than 15 different types of psychologists. Also, psychologists work in various settings.
Graduate School
Earning an undergraduate degree in psychology at UMN Morris can prepare you for post-graduate work in psychology and many other fields, such as law, social work, marriage and family therapy, physical therapy, public health, and urban and regional planning.
As a psychology student at UMN Morris, you have the option to take advantage of pre-professional early assurance agreements between UMN Morris and UMN Twin Cities. These agreements provide clear pathways from Morris to Twin Cities graduate programs. Those related to the UMN Morris psychology major are:
Costs and Scholarships
Costs at a Glance
The University of Minnesota Morris is a national public liberal arts college committed to making a high-quality education available to students from across the country. Expenses for housing, meals, books and supplies, transportation, loan fees, and personal expenditures can vary.
Use our net price calculator to estimate your cost of attendance
Psychology Scholarships
Scholarships are a type of financial aid awarded to you and are often based on specific criteria, such as your major, GPA, or financial need.
Research and Engagement
Research
During your time at UMN Morris, you may be able to take part in research opportunities to gain service and field experience as an undergraduate. This will be invaluable if you’re seeking admission to graduate programs and is highly encouraged and supported by the psychology faculty.
As a student doing psychology research, you’ll have access to UMN Morris's psychology laboratory, which is equipped with sophisticated technology for recording physiological information, an animal lab and related experimental equipment, sound-shielded experimental cubicles, numerous computers equipped for running experiments on cognitive processes such as attention and memory, and a child observation area.
In addition to research, there are other opportunities for experiential learning outside the classroom, such as authoring or co-authoring publications. You may also have opportunities to present at campus, national, and regional professional and undergraduate conferences and to qualify for certain scholarly awards
Engagement Opportunities for Students
Most majors at UMN Morris have an affiliated club where you can learn and engage more with content related to your subject or area of interest. As a psychology student, you’ll be able to join these psychology-related clubs:
- Psi Chi
- Psychology Club
Research Opportunities for Students
The Undergraduate Research Symposium (URS) offers students an opportunity to present research plus scholarly and creative work. Types of presentations include posters, oral presentations, and short or abbreviated theatrical, dance, or musical performances.
The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) provides University of Minnesota undergraduates from every college, major, and discipline, the opportunity to partner with a faculty member on research or creative projects.
The University of Minnesota Morris offers the Morris Academic Partnership (MAP) program, in which faculty select academically talented, qualified second-year and third-year students to assist them in scholarly and creative projects. Selected MAP students undertake assignments intended to enhance their intellectual competence and increase their interest in graduate or professional study.
Online Pathway
Online Psychology Degree
The bachelor of arts degree in psychology online pathway is available to students who have an associate of arts degree from a Minnesota community college or Tribal community college. The UMN Morris online psychology pathway provides a comprehensive psychology curriculum that focuses on understanding and applying the scientific method to the problems of individual and social human behavior. After completing a bachelor’s degree in psychology at UMN Morris, you will be fully prepared for a wide range of careers or to further your study in graduate school.
As an online psychology student, you’ll work closely with your academic adviser to develop a curriculum that is suited to your goals and provides you with credit for prior learning experiences related to psychology.
The UMN Online website has additional information about the online psychology pathway.
Recommendations
The online psychology pathway is right for you if you
- have completed an Associate of Arts degree and/or have completed the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC), with an overall cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above;
- want to pursue a BA degree at a reasonable pace while staying in your community for work, family, and life;
- are highly motivated, work well independently, and have good time management skills; and
- enjoy being part of an online, virtual learning community.
Note that successful completion of introductory statistics and general psychology courses are recommended before beginning the pathway. More information on transferring from a two-year college to UMN Morris is available, including how to apply as a transfer student and transferring credit.
Graduation Requirements
To pursue your psychology degree completely online, you must hold an AA degree from a Minnesota community college or Tribal community college. As a student entering with your AA or Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) completed, you can typically complete remaining requirements in four to six semesters attending full time. Or, you can take more time, building a course schedule around your other responsibilities.
Because you are coming to UMN Morris with an AA or having completed the MNTC you can begin taking upper level psychology courses right away, provided you have successfully completed introductory statistics and general psychology courses.
