Psychology is the scientific study of mental processes and behavior.
Core curriculum includes courses in:
quantitative and experimental methods
cognitive processes and assessment
developmental, social and personality psychology
Students select electives in accordance with their individual interests
Professional Preparation
Coursework prepares interested students to pursue graduate work in psychology and related fields
Career Opportunities
Degrees and Preparation
Psychology offers diverse career opportunities within its many specialties.
Health psychologists help people lose weight, stop smoking or manage pain.
Neuropsychologists study relationship between the brain and behavior.
geropsychologists deal with problems faced by the elderly.
Counseling psychologists help people manage life's everyday problems.
School psychologists help resolve students' learning and behavior problems.
industrial-organizational psychologists improve productivity and the quality of work life.
Possible positions with a bachelor's degree:
education
management
sales
health care
Graduates with advanced degrees pursue careers as:
Master’s degrees will qualify jobseekers for positions in research, education and social services.
Doctoral degrees prepare individuals to become:
licensed clinical or counseling psychologists
college and university faculty and researchers
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January 2025
Buchtel College of Arts and Science
College of Arts & Sciences Building,
University of Akron,
AKRON,
Ohio,
44325, United States
New Freshman
You are a high school student or have completed high school or equivalent and have never enrolled in a college/university. SAT or ACT is not required for standard admission or admission scholarship consideration for all types of applicants. An official SAT or ACT score is required to be considered for direct admission into your intended major.
All undergraduate international applicants must provide proof of English proficiency by meeting the minimum score from one of the following acceptable tests. This requirement can be waived if you meet certain criteria.
Minimum requirements for English proficiency:
TOEFL iBT: 71
IELTS: 6.0
SAT (Evidence-based reading & writing) test taken after March, 2016: 500
ACT English: 18
Duolingo English Test (DET): 95
CAE (Cambridge English: Advanced): 169
PTE: 48
GTEC CBT/GTEC: 1126/1135
Application deadlines: Fall: May 1; Spring: October 1 and Summer I, II, III: March 1
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Students at UA will gain an excellent quality of education thanks to a passionate faculty, contemporary facilities and a blend of learning styles.
