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    Psychology (B.S.)

    If you want to develop high-level scientific reasoning and problem solving skills to help you understand yourself and others, then majoring in psychology might be for you.

    As a psychology major, you'll gain a strong foundation in psychology and how to apply its principles to the real world. 

    By the time you graduate, you'll be well prepared to enter graduate programs in all areas of psychology or pursue immediate employment in a variety of careers including business, the non-profit sector, government agencies, and more.

    Degree Type

    Bachelor of Science

    Campus Availability

    • Dahlonega Campus
    • Gainesville Campus

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    Psychology at UNG

    At UNG, you'll receive personalized attention from faculty and have the opportunity to work closely with faculty in all aspects of the research process—from experimental design, to data collection and analysis, to manuscript preparation and professional presentation of research results. 

    Get Involved

    At UNG, you can get involved with the Psychology Club on the Gainesville or Dahlonega campuses, or the Psi Chi Psychology Honor Society. Learn more about psychology clubs and organizations.

    Complement Your Psych Skills with a Minor

    A minor is required for psychology majors. Popular minors include biology, sociology, and human services and administration. Explore all UNG minors.

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    Define Your Own College Experience

    College life isn't just about academics. It's about the relationships you make, the experiences you have, and the new things you can discover not just about yourself, but about the world around you. UNG provides many opportunities on each campus and beyond to help you explore your interests and find new passions.

    Feed Your Wanderlust

    Travel and work toward your degree at the same time. There's a fun study abroad program for any major on almost any continent.

    Study Abroad

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    Have a New Adventure

    Sign-up for an adventure trip, rent camping equipment, or climb to new heights on the Pine Valley Ropes Course.

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    Find Friends for Life

    Members of our fraternities, sororities, and gender-inclusive organizations find friendship in community service & leadership.

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    Where Can a Major in Psychology Lead You?

    Where Our Students Have Interned

    • Rape Response
    • Gateway Domestic Violence Center
    • Enotah Family Treatment Court
    • Northeastern Judicial Circuit Treatment Services
    • ACCARES Wellness Center
    • Laurelwood Hospital 
    • Lumpkin County Division of Family and Children Services 
    • Walker Therapy 
    • DHS – Dawson County Division of Family and Children Services 
    • DRI Consulting 
    • Dawson County Treatment Court 
    • Alpha Hope Counseling 
    • SISU Integrated Early Learning 
    • The Treehouse, INC 
    • CSL Plasma

    Where Our Students Found Jobs

    • The Federal Bureau of Investigation
    • Health Care settings as Registered Behavior Technicians
    • Department of Community Supervision Officers
    • Law enforcement agencies
    • NASA
    • Human resources offices in corporate and university settings. 
    • The Georgia Council on Substance Abuse
    • Insurance companies 
    • Management Consulting Firms 
    • Various positions in educational settings (K-12 and Higher Ed.) 
    • Veterinary practice settings as a Veterinary Assistant 
    • Real Estate group as a Marketing Consultant 
    • Canine Companions for Independence as an animal trainer 
    • Law firms as legal assistants 
    • NOA Domestic Violence Shelter- Victim’s Advocate

    Where Our Students Have Gone to Grad School

    • Brenau University Master’s of Clinical Counseling program
    • Brenau University’s Occupational Therapy Program 
    • UNG Master of Science in Counseling program
    • Georgia Institute of Technology Doctoral Program in Experimental Psychology
    • Georgia State University Master’s of Public Health Program 
    • Georgia State University Community Mental Health Counseling Master’s Program 
    • University of Georgia Doctoral Cell Biology Program 
    • University of Georgia Master’s of Child Life program 
    • Ohio State University Doctoral Program in Experimental Psychology 
    • John Marshal Law School Juris Doctorate Program 
    • Texas A & M University Master’s of Public Health and Administration Program 
    • Middle Tennessee State University Master’s in Industrial Organizational Psychology program 
    • Appalachian State University Master’s of Social Work program 
    • Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Doctor of Physical Therapy Program 
    • Master’s of Linguistics program in Glasglow, Scotland
    • Going Beyond a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology
      • Master's
      • Doctorate

      What you do with a Master's degree in psychology largely depends on which field you choose to study. Some of the more common psychological fields for a Master's degree are clinical psychology, counseling psychology and industrial/organizational psychology, however, more and more people are choosing to enter into the research end of psychology, and prefer a path of neuroscience, etc.

      If you are not sure where you want to go with your Master's degree, talk to your adviser about your interests, and what fields would fit best for you. Depending on the degree, someone with a Masters can get a career in many fields such as:

      Jobs in Federal, State, and Local Government

      • Vocational Rehabilitation Provider
      • Self-Reliance Specialist
      • Developmental Specialist
      • Drug and Alcohol Specialist
      • Employment Counselor
      • Human Resources Analyst
      • Parole Officer
      • Psychology Program Manager
      • Rehabilitation Counselor
      • Social Service Manager
      • School Psychologist
      • Child Protection Worker
      • Social Services Manager

      Jobs in Health Care and Mental Health Services

      • Behavioral Counselor
      • Drug Specialist
      • Health Project Coordinator
      • Psychiatric Technician
      • Rehabilitation Specialist
      • Group Home Coordinator
      • Family Services Worker
      • Child Protection Worker
      • Child Care Supervisor

      Jobs in Business, Marketing, Advertising, and Sales

      • Human Resources Manager
      • Advertising Agent
      • Market Researcher
      • Employee Trainer
      • Public Relations Representative
      • Project Manager
      • Sales Representative
      • Store Manager

      In many of these positions, you will still need a supervisor of some sort, so keep that in mind when you are trying to decide whether to stick with a Masters degree or whether to finish with a Doctoral degree. 

      Doctoral degrees are necessary if you are truly serious about having your own practice, or doing serious research. Again, your choice of degree largely depends on what you are interested in.

      If you are doing serious research for your career, then a specialized degree in something such as Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Forensic Psychology etc. would work best for you.

      If you want to own your own counseling practice, then a Doctoral degree in Clinical or Counseling psychology may work best for you.

      You also need a Doctoral degree if you want to teach psychology at a College or University.

      Keep in mind that a Doctoral degree will take about 5-7 years to complete and is extremely intensive for all who are trying to do it, but your possibilities in your field of choice are near limitless once you complete it.

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