Degrees

A minor or major in psychology complements many fields such as law, business or teaching. A basic knowledge of psychology can illuminate some basic principles of behavior — a tremendous asset if one wants to communicate effectively, persuade, supervise or teach. Psychology is one of the most popular undergraduate majors.

If going for a psychology degree higher than a bachelor's, it helps immensely to work specifically toward that goal at least by the junior year.

The graduate programs within the Department of Psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno may help you see some of the different directions you can go with a psychology degree.

Within psychology itself, people have a plethora of options to consider. Most people stereotype psychologists as one-on-one therapists with a couch in their office and a German accent. Although many people enter psychology with the intention of becoming therapists, there are other ways to continue in the field. Some programs focus on physiological psychology. For example, one could look at chemical interactions in the brain, or pursue research in how bodily functions affect psychological factors. Some areas of psychology are more high-tech, like the study of artificial intelligence, or human-computer interface and software design. Organizational management psychologists focus on training and supervision policies within organizations. There are psychologists who are interested in behavior in the courtroom, as well as other areas concerning law. Almost any field that exists outside of psychology includes an aspect relevant to psychologists.

Undergraduate Degrees

The department offers an undergraduate degree with three tracks and a minor:

Graduate Degrees

The Psychology Department offers a Master of Science and several doctoral degrees.

Interdisciplinary Degrees

Neuroscience

The University of Nevada, Reno offers an interdisciplinary program in neuroscience. It is the study of nervous system and exists at the intersection of multiple fields of study, including biology, computer science, engineering, medicine, psychology, physiology and more. Students have the opportunity to study this specialized area of research with access to cutting-edge technology.

Learn more about Neuroscience degrees