Psychology
Why Did They Do That?
Psychology, A Dynamic Discipline
Psychology is a dynamic discipline that can lead to rewarding careers in mental health services, teaching, counseling, and research. Psychologists study cognitive, emotional, and social processes and behavior by observing, interpreting, and recording how individuals relate to one another and to their environments. They use their findings to help improve processes and behaviors. The Psychology Associate of Arts degree is intended for students interested in teaching, medicine, law, social work, business, or in human services such as mental health, nursing, child care, and criminal justice. It is also designed for transfer to university programs in psychology.
There are many career pathways for Psychology Majors. For example ...
- Clinical Psychology, providing comprehensive mental and behavioral health care to individuals and families.
- Cognitive/Perceptual Psychology, studying how our human brains work, focusing on perception, decision making, and how we think, remember, and learn.
- Counseling Psychology, helping people recognize their strength and find resources to overcome everyday problems and adversity.
- Developmental Psychology, focusing on how we as humans grow, develop, learn, mature, and adapt throughout our lives.
- Educational Psychology, studying how people learn and retain knowledge to improve the learning process and promote educational success.
- Engineering Psychology, observing and studying how humans interact with machines and technology to promote safe and efficient interactions between them.
- Experimental/Research Psychology, exploring theoretical questions and using empirical research to better understand behavior.
- Forensic Psychology, using psychological science to aid in the public safety and the judicial systems.
- Geriatric Psychology, counseling older adults in long-term facilities, such as nursing homes and rehabilitation departments.
- Industrial-Organizational Psychology, finding solutions to problems in the workplace on individual, group, and organizational levels.
- Neuropsychology, studying the relationship between behavior, emotion, cognition and the functions of the brain.
- Social/Personality Psychology, exploring aspects such as personality, social interaction, and the influences of interpersonal and group relations.
- Sports Psychology, using psychological techniques and principles to facilitate peak sports performance.
More Information
To get more information on the Psychology Department or details about obtaining an Associates of Arts in Psychology, you can contact Western’s Academic Advising at 307-382-1660 or mustangcentral@westernwyoming.edu.
You may also request information from this page https://www.westernwyoming.edu/academics/major-programs/human-public-service/psychology/requestinformation.php