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Psychology
Dr. Hutto

"The psychology faculty and I welcome your interest in our programs here at ULM. Psychology is a broad and varied scientific endeavor. Our faculty represents the diversity of psychology by their different academic backgrounds and interests, providing you with the opportunity to achieve a well-rounded and well-grounded foundation in the field. Join the exciting field of psychology!"
- Dr. Jack Palmer, Interim Programs Director for Psychology
(318) 342-1330 Main Office
palmer@ulm.edu

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Be sure to check out the CEHD Bayou Reflections Newsletter, Fall 2012 edition.   Web link
ULM HELPS logoOnline training now available on MOODLE


The one-hour Question Persuade Refer (QPR) training provides participants with the tools needed to help save a life in the case of a possible suicide attempt. Read the ULM News Brief


To begin training, ULM students, faculty, and staff can visit http://moodle.ulm.edu/course/search.php?search=QPR
Dr. StevensDr. Rick Stevens was featured in the The Psychology Times, Vol. 3 article,  "Psychology and Cyberspace”.  “I've been using virtual reality programs to conduct memory research.” He [Dr. Stevens] hopes that his work can uncover some ways to use this virtual technology to produce better online classes.

Read the article from The Psychology Times

Read the ULM News Brief

In addition, Dr. Stevens recently presented at the National Technology and Social Science conference in Las Vegas, NV on "Memory Enhancement Using Virtual Worlds". 

New! M.S. in Psychology -  Forensic Concentration
New! Psychology degree to be offered fully online:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
(GOLD website)

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Welcome

brainThe Department of Psychology at the University of Louisiana at Monroe offers an undergraduate curriculum in Psychology that provides a basic arts and sciences education including courses in all major content areas of Psychology. The Bachelor of Arts degree is designed primarily to provide students with background and skills essential for further professional or graduate study in Psychology. Minimum course hours required: 120. Students who expect to earn the Bachelor's Degree in Psychology must take a written examination in the field of Psychology during the senior year and make a satisfactory score.

The Department of Psychology also offers a Master of Science degree, with concentrations in General Psychology,  Psychometrics or Forensic Psychology  

Choosing Psychology

Psychology is the scientific study of behavior, both animal and human.  It is a very board and diverse discipline that ranges from studies of brain function to studies of behavior.  Psychologists apply the scientific method and research techniques to increase our understanding of learning and behavior. Their research examines both normal and abnormal behavior and addresses emotional and mental problems. 

Psychology provides a knowledge base for understanding human behavior that has wide applications in professions like: 

- Law                     - Teaching               
- Business             - Medicine             
- Public Relations   - And more

Opportunities in Psychology

Acquire the skills to collect, analyze and interpret data, and gain experience in statistics and experimental design in order to meet the needs of employers.  Psychology graduates can pursue a variety of career fields because the Psychology program at the College of Education and Human Development provide instruction in four major content areas:

- Research               -  Biological and         Behavioral Studies   - Cognitive Studies    - Social Behavior and Development

Graduates who work in the Psychology field find careers as:
       
- Student Development Professionals
- Clinical Researchers
- Counselors and School Counselors
- Experimental Researchers

For Further Information:

Main Office
Dr. Jack Palmer
Interim Psychology
Programs Director 
Strauss Hall #314
700 University Avenue
Monroe, LA 71209
(318) 342-1330
palmer@ulm.edu



ULM Enrollment Offices/Info:

Gateway to Online Degrees (GOLD)
1-877-ULM-ONLINE 
(318) 342-DEGREE


Admissions (Undergraduate Studies)
800-372-5127
(318) 342-5430


Graduate School
800-372-5127
(318) 342-1036

Financial Aid
(318) 342-5320