Utah Valley University

What you'll study

The program is organized into a discipline core (18 credits) made up of an introductory course, psychology foundations, and advanced psychology electives.

• Required introductory course: PSY 1010 General Psychology (3 credits).
• Psychology foundations (complete 6 credits): choose from PSY 1100 Human Development Life Span; PSY 2420 Cognitive Psychology; PSY 2710 Introduction to Brain and Behavior; PSY 2300 Abnormal Psychology; PSY 2500G Social Psychology (each 3 credits).
• Advanced psychology requirements (complete 9 credits): select three or equivalent totaling 9 credits from courses such as PSY 3100 Psychology of Gender; PSY 3105 Health Psychology; PSY 3200 Infant and Child Development; PSY 3210 Adolescent Development; PSY 3220 Adult Development and Aging; PSY 3300 Motivation and Emotion; PSY 3425 Cognitive Psychology Lab (1 credit); PSY 3430 Psychopharmacology; PSY 3450 Behavioral Neuroscience (4); PSY 3460 Personality Theory; PSY 3480 Principles of Learning (4); PSY 3490 Sensation and Perception (4); PSY 3660 Neuroscience of Emotion; PSY 3710 Introduction to Forensic Psychology; PSY 3850 Psychology of Good and Evil; PSY 4150 Tests and Measurements; PSY 4300 Introduction to Counseling and Psychotherapy; PSY 4400 Introduction to Group Psychotherapy; PSY 4461 Moral Psychology; PSY 4500 History and Systems of Psychology; PSY 4666 East Meets West Psychology; PSY 4690 Human Intelligence; PSY 4800G Cross-Cultural Psychology.

A sample four-year plan places PSY 1010 in the first year, foundation courses across years two and three, and advanced courses in the junior/senior years. Online course options exist and students are advised to meet with an academic advisor to customize their plan in Wolverine Track.

Entry requirements

All coursework used to satisfy Behavioral Science requirements must be completed with a grade of C- or better. Placement in Math and English and any transfer credits can affect an individual graduation plan; students are encouraged to consult their assigned advisor.

Career prospects

The program prepares students for further study or entry-level roles related to psychology and social science. Occupational data shown by the department include: managers, all other (median salary $133,560); industrial-organizational psychologists (median $147,420); clinical and counseling psychologists (median $96,100); psychologists, all other (median $117,750); social science research assistants (median $56,400); and postsecondary psychology teachers (median $82,140). Field growth rates and position counts are provided as general context for related career pathways.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

No program-specific funding details are listed on the source page. Students should consult UVU financial aid, departmental advising, and university scholarship resources to explore grants, scholarships, work-study, and funding for internships or research experiences.