Exploring Psychology
This curriculum supports students interested in majoring in psychology who want to prepare for careers in counseling, human services, and community studies.
This five course, 15-credit pathway is designed to give students a set of introductory level credits with a focus on providing students with knowledge and activities related to the field of psychology.
Pathway Requirements (listed in suggested course sequence):
- PSY 102: Personal Growth (3 credits)
- PSY 110: Introduction to Psychology (3 credits)
- ENG 101: Composition & Presentation I (3 credits)
- MAT 113: Intro to Statistics or MAT 124: Statistics for the Social Sciences (3 credits)
- MHR 200 (formerly PSY 211): Introduction to Behavioral & Community Health Systems (3 credits)
This pathway may lead to the following programs at UMaine Machias:
B.A. in Psychology and Community Studies
A.A. in Liberal Studies with concentrations in:
- Mental Health and Rehabilitation
- Psychology
Undergraduate certificates in:
Minors in:
Completion of these majors allows students to pursue careers such as:
- Adoption services
- Behavioral health professional
- Case manager
- Child protective services caseworker
- Crisis counselor
- Developmental therapist
- Direct care counselor
- Direct support professional
- Engagement specialist
- Mental health and rehabilitation technician