{"id":331,"date":"2026-01-06T22:24:54","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T22:24:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test-uwsp-multi.pantheonsite.io\/school-of-behavioral-and-social-sciences\/?page_id=331"},"modified":"2026-05-26T14:25:30","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T14:25:30","slug":"psychology-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-behavioral-and-social-sciences\/psychology-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Department of Psychology"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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UWSP PSYCHOLOGY BUILDS UNDERSTANDING FOR DYNAMIC LEADERSHIP<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our complex world needs leaders who understand how people think and act. Students enhance their research skills, problem-solving ability, and higher-level thinking in an exploration of cognition and neuroscience, developmental and sociocultural science, and clinical and counseling applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Students will utilize labs in biological and cognitive psychology, clinical and counseling labs, and our developmental and social psychology lab facilities. Train and research in our 9 campus labs.<\/p><\/div>

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Develop your passion and skills through meaningful student research with a Department of Psychology mentor. Get involved in research in the School of Behavioral and Social Sciences in 3 steps!<\/div>
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Intern Placements<\/h3>

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The department has established relationships with numerous community agencies to place students in desired field placements for career exploration. <\/div>
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EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING FOCUS <\/h2>
Our graduates possess strong research and writing skills, are problem solvers, and have well-developed higher-level thinking ability. You will be prepared for advanced studies and exciting careers, positioned to build solutions and shape your world!<\/div><\/div>
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Our faculty have extensive experience and are committed to providing individual attention in small classes. <\/div>
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Department Scholarships<\/h3>

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Scholarships in the Department of Psychology are determined by faculty nomination.<\/div>
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Student Organizations<\/h3>

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Connect in so many ways with student organizations that explore the psychology major. Hear from career professionals, participate in trips, and enjoy social time. Search SPIN to get involved!<\/div>
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