Psychological Science

Address: 1001 Weston Hall
Phone: 906-227-2935
Fax: 906-227-2954
Web Address: https://nmu.edu/psychology/
Department Email: psych@nmu.edu

Psychology at NMU

The Department of Psychological Science promotes the discovery, communication and application of the scientific principles of psychology. The department offers courses and programs suitable for majors and minors interested in psychology, and students majoring in other areas needing or desiring psychological cognates and electives. Courses emphasize the research methodology and data of both human and animal behavior as well as its theoretical and applied implications. Students are encouraged to participate in the rigorous search for the how and why of cognition and behavior and the identification and potential resolution of significant problems.

The major programs in psychology can lead either to a bachelor of arts or Bachelor of Science degree. Students desiring a major in psychology choose one of six areas of concentration. The department also offers an interdisciplinary program in Neuroscience with a concentration in Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience. The department has a minor program in psychology.

Student Organizations

Student Psychological Association
Psi Chi Honor Society

Department Facilities

The department maintains human and animal experimental laboratories, student research rooms, laboratory classrooms, computer labs, and student study areas. The department also houses the Behavior Education Assessment and Research (BEAR) Center, which provides therapeutic services for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and related disorders.

Department/Program Policies

To apply to the psychology and behavior and cognitive neuroscience majors, all psychology courses, both transfer and NMU, must be completed with a grade of “C-” or higher. Courses comprising the psychology minor and the human services minor also must be completed with a grade of “C-” or higher.

Interdisciplinary Bachelor Degree Program

See Interdisciplinary and Individually Created Programs for more information on the following program.

Neuroscience Major

Programs

Bachelor of Science

Psychology Major

Minor

Psychology Minor

Courses

Behavior Analysis

Psychological Science