BSMinor

Psychology

A degree in psychology can open the door to a wide range of careers. In UNC Pembroke’s Bachelor of Science in Psychology program, you’ll build skills in critical thinking, data analysis and effective communication — skills valued in every field. You’ll have opportunities to participate in research, explore how people think and behave and apply psychological principles to real-world challenges. With a strong academic foundation and hands-on experience, you’ll graduate prepared for the workforce or graduate study.

Degrees

BSBachelor of Science

MinorMinor

College of Arts & Sciences

Psychology Department

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Explore the Mind.
PrePare for What’s Next.

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At UNC Pembroke, the Bachelor of Science in Psychology equips you with versatile skills you can apply across careers and industries. You’ll explore research methods, data analysis and human behavior through courses in areas like social, developmental and clinical psychology. Students also have the opportunity to work one-on-one with faculty on research projects that bring classroom learning to life. Whether you plan to enter the workforce or pursue graduate study, this program provides the knowledge and experience to help you take the next step. The major includes 40 credit hours of psychology coursework within the 120-credit hour degree.

Program Requirements

Add Insight to Any Career with a Psychology Minor

A psychology minor at UNC Pembroke strengthens your degree with valuable insight into how people think, feel and behave — skills that enhance nearly any career path. In just 18 credit hours, you’ll explore key areas such as cognitive, social and developmental psychology while building your critical thinking, communication and analytical abilities.

This minor is an excellent complement to majors like nursing, business, education, social work, criminal justice and law, helping you better understand the people and systems you'll work with every day.

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Pyschology professor at UNCP leading a classroom discussion

Minor Requirements

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Want to do real research as an undergrad? At UNCP, you can work alongside faculty on research projects that matter. You’ll sharpen your skills, build your résumé and dive deeper into the parts of psychology that interest you most.

Research Opportunities

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After UNCP

UNCP provided me with invaluable hands-on experience in conducting research projects, which greatly prepared me for the rigor of graduate school. Through this program, I learned how to design experiments, collect and analyze data and present findings – a skill set that proved indispensable during my graduate studies and continues to benefit me in my career as a lecturer.

Angela Napoli

Psychology

Common Careers

A Bachelor of Science in Psychology from UNCP prepares you for a wide range of careers where understanding people and behavior makes a difference — in healthcare, education, business and beyond.