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    Psychological Science

    Psychology is an area of study that will help you understand human behavior and mental processes, allowing you to better understand how one thinks, acts, and feels.

    The Department of Psychological Science programs are focused on the science of behavior and the mind. Students completing a major in psychology will be prepared to pursue a range of careers or to pursue advanced training in psychology or other professional schools.

    Academic Programs Student Resources Spotlights

    Values on the forefront of Ethics Awareness Week

    University shines light on ethics

    UNG will emphasize stewardship, prevention, integrity, responsibility, inspiration, and trust during Ethics Awareness Week.

    Graduates cheer on  traditional ceremony

    Graduates applaud return to tradition

    More than 430 graduates received their diplomas during a traditional summer commencement ceremony at UNG's Convocation Center.

    McNair Scholars Program produces successful students

    McNair program's success continues

    While many graduate schools paused their admission process due to the COVID-19 pandemic, UNG's McNair Scholars continued to succeed by gaining entry into several masters' and doctoral programs.

    Cumming Campus program provides learning community and mentoring

    Cumming Campus program provides learning community and mentoring

    A pilot program that provides a learning community and mentors for freshmen on the cusp of either earning or losing the HOPE Scholarship began this spring on the University of North Georgia's (UNG) Cumming

    Outstanding female student leaders recognized by Women of UNG

    Outstanding female student leaders recognized by Women of UNG

    The Women of UNG, a shared-interest group of the university's alumni association, selected 10 female student leaders out of 55 nominations to receive the Female Student Leadership Award this year.

    Six students selected as CLS semifinalists

    Six students selected as CLS semifinalists

    Six UNG students were selected as Critical Language Scholarship semifinalists. The CLS program funds American undergraduate and graduate students to complete intensive language study abroad in the summer.

    USG recognizes faculty with awards and fellowship

    USG recognizes faculty with awards and fellowship

    Dr. Michele Hill and Dr. Caroline Muñoz were awarded two separate and highly prestigious honors from the University System of Georgia (USG). Hill received the Felton Jenkins Jr. Hall of Fame Faculty Award,

    Psychology professor receives $100,000 grant for mindfulness research

    Psychology professor receives $100,000 grant for mindfulness research

    Dr. Shelley Aikman, professor of psychological science at UNG, and her longtime collaborator Dr. Paul Verhaeghen, a Georgia Tech psychology professor who is her husband, decided to test the impact of mindfulness

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