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Bachelor's Degree Programs

The Bachelor of Science in Psychology at NMU provides students with a strong foundation in psychological science, opportunities to explore specialized areas through concentrations, and preparation for careers or graduate study in psychology and related fields.

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Associate of Psychology

Start your psychology education with opportunities to learn from faculty, engage in meaningful experiences, and develop the skills needed to continue toward a bachelor's degree.

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Psychology Minor

The NMU Psychology Minor provides students with opportunities to explore psychological science, develop research-informed skills, and gain a deeper understanding of people and behavior.

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Master of Science in Psychology

The Master of Science in Psychology program equips students with advanced research skills and applied psychological knowledge to pursue career opportunities and continued education in the field. With three specialized tracks—Clinical, Experimental, and Behavioral Analysis—students can tailor their education to pursue doctoral study, become applied behavior analysts, work in psychology-related fields, or build expertise through advanced research and practice.

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Where Our Graduates Go

Graduating students from the psychological science & neuroscience programs often choose to seek further education outside of Northern Michigan. Above, you'll find a map of the institutions our alumni have gone to, and the degrees they've earned there. Yellow Pins indicate Master's level degrees, Green pins indicate Doctoral education, and Black pins are schools that have awarded both kinds of degrees to alumni.

What Our Graduates Do

Psychology & Neuroscience students sometimes seek employment right after earning their degree. One unique benefit to holding a degree in psychology is its wide application to almost any field, indicated in the map above. Yellow pins indicate clinicians, health care professionals, and therapists. Green pins indicate business people, like marketing or human resources officers, as well as business owners. Indigo pins represent teachers at every level, be it K-12 or professors at universities. Beige pins represent government workers, both those in state service departments and those who proudly serve the United States in the armed forces.

Contact Information

psych@nmu.edu | 906-227-2935

Weston Hall, Room 1001

If you have college credit and want to find out what will transfer to NMU, please visit www.nmu.edu/transfercredit