Major in psychology at Oregon
Psychology students at the University of Oregon become experts in the study of the human mind and behavior. Students will delve into concepts from cognitive and developmental psychology to practices in clinical psychology and psychopathology.
The Department of Psychology is a community of scientists, including faculty and postdoctoral scholars, engaged in cutting-edge research. The Lewis Integrative Science Building houses half of the department’s faculty, labs, and graduate students as well as advanced technologies, such as a new MRI machine. All students collaborate on research as part of their academic sequence and many gain additional research experience in department labs. Students further develop their skills in real-world settings with student-run peer programs and internships at local clinics, shelters, hospitals, and justice centers.
Curriculum overview
Learn strong critical thinking skills and how to evaluate and convey evidence.
Understand basic concepts, theories, findings, and ethical issues in multiple areas: social and personality psychology, psychopathology, developmental psychology, cognitive neuroscience, and biological and physiological psychology.
Undergraduates have opportunities to engage in hands-on research and develop career-related skills at more than twenty-five labs including the Center for Translational Neuroscience, the Oregon Social Learning Center, and local women’s shelters.
Community-wide practicum opportunities are available for students interested in working with high schools, social justice organizations, and the Lane County juvenile justice system.
Careers in psychology
Real-world experiences and a robust professional network often lead psychology students to work in social services, education, law, and healthcare, but that’s only a fraction of the possibilities. Students will be prepared for many different paths: graduate programs and careers in psychology, counseling, medicine, dentistry, and marketing; or positions as academic, clinical, industrial, organizational, and government psychologists.