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Psychology Degrees and Subplans: |
| Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Applied behavior analysis is a science aimed at improving socially significant behavior through the application of learning principles. The methods are empirically driven and focus on understanding, predicting, and changing behavior by examining interactions between directly observable behavior and the environment. |
| Applied Cognitive Psychology (ACP) In Applied Cognitive Psychology, principles and methods associated with Cognitive Psychology are applied to the Human-Machine Interface to improve the usability and effectiveness of the interface. Human Factors is a common term associated with ACP and includes research regarding humans' psychological, social, physical, and biological characteristics, as well as the application of that information to the design, operation, or use of products to optimize performance, health, or safety. |
| Clinical Psychology Clinical Psychology professionals normally conduct psychological assessment and psychotherapy focusing on adults and couples. These professionals typically have careers in a variety of mental health settings, such as master's-level counselors and practitioners with public agencies and non-profit organizations, research institutions and private clinics and practitioners. |
| Family Therapy Family Therapy professionals have careers as creative, caring, and culturally competent family therapists. Family Therapy Programs typically emphasize the importance of the self of the therapist and provide trainees opportunities to gain an awareness of and sensitivity to how gender, ethnicity, class, and other factors shape our worldview and influence how we approach therapy with our clients. |
| General Psychology Graduates in general psychology work in human services organizations and industry, as junior college instructors, and as research assistants. Other graduates are simply interested in enriching their understanding of human behavior and continue their careers in other fields. A number of graduates go on to further higher education to pursue masters' or doctoral degrees. |
| Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology I/O Psychologists apply the principles of behavioral science to understanding and solving problems people encounter at work. I/O psychologists work to build better organizations. They work with a variety of issues from employee selection, training and development to leadership, performance, and organizational development. I/O psychologists also work in a variety of industries, organizations, and public sector. |
| School Psychology School Psychology specialists work as members of a multidisciplinary team (including the parent) who work together in an attempt to accurately identify student needs, develop interventions, and implement strategies to facilitate the student's progress within the school environment. The major roles and functions of the school psychologist involve assessment for learning, behavioral, and emotional conditions; planning academic and behavioral interventions based on assessment data; engaging in individual and group counseling; developing and assisting in the implementation of behavior management plans; crisis intervention; consulting with parents, professionals, and school personnel regarding learning and behavioral difficulties; and conducting activities designed to address both primary and secondary prevention, including in-service training and participation on problem-solving teams/pre-referral committees. |
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