Psychology
About the Major
Psychology majors study mental processes and behavior, as well as the physiological and neurobiological processes and their effect on behaviors. Students receive a broad, science-based liberal arts education that explores psychology from both natural and social science perspectives. With faculty possessing expertise in five different areas of specialization, psychology majors at UF are well-prepared for graduate study in psychology, advanced professional programs, or a diverse array of careers.
Our graduates have gone on to become...
- The Senior vice president of a civil and environmental engineering consultancy
- The Director of the Center for Teaching Excellence at Texas Christian University
- A Deputy Chief Legal Counsel for the state Department of Children
and Families
Possible Careers for this Major
Prehealth & Prelaw
Any CLAS major may prepare you for admission to professional schools such as medical school, vet school, law school, etc.
For more possibilities visit the Career Resource Center Web Site
- Behavior Analyst
- Gerontologist
- Managers
- Marriage and Family Therapist
- Medical Social Worker
- Mental Health Specialist
- Psychiatrists
- Sports Psychologist
- Victim Advocate
- Zookeeper
- Art Therapist
- Biogerontologist
- Career Counselor
- Child Abuse Counselor
- Clinical Social Worker
- Counseling Psychologist
- Developmental Psychologist
- Exercise Therapist
- Forensic Psychologist
Cool Courses You Might Take
- Aging and the Brain (DEP 4930)
- Animal Cognition (PSY 4930)
- Applied Behavior Analysis (EAB 4714C)
- Cognitive Neuroscience (PSB 4342)
- Eating Disorders (PCO 4930)
- Evolutionary Psychology (SOP 4704)
- Infant Development (DEP 4115)
- Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness (PSY 4930)
- Psychology of Eating and Obesity (PSY 4930)
- Psychology of Law (PSY 4930)
- Psychology of Relationships (SOP 4704)
- Psychology of Women (PCO 4272)
- For more course descriptions, please visit the course descriptions page in the Undergraduate catalog
Some Unique Opportunities in this Major
- National Certification Exam: A
two-course sequence for preparing to take the applied behavior
analysis exam
- Psychology Club and Psi Chi (the International Honor Society for Psychology)
- Research: Supervised research as well as individual work such as senior honors theses
- Study Abroad: Overseas studies programs available
- Teaching Assistants: learn about college-level
teaching in psychology
- Volunteer: Work with community agencies and enhance understanding of psychology in applied settings
- For more opportunities, please refer to the department website
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