Psychology
Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior, so an understanding of the field can be applied to a broad range of career fields. Once you’ve learned to explain thought, emotion and behavior, you’ll be able to provide valuable insights for the benefit of your employer. Or, you’ll be poised to continue your education in fields such as social work, clinical counseling, law, business or medicine.
Choose from B.A.S. or B.S.
credits required for the Psychology major
students enrolled in the Psychology program
students per class on average in the Psychology program
%
of master's degree can be completed as an undergrad at WOU
Sample four-year degree plan
Learning outcomes
- Explain and/or apply principles, skills, values or ethics of psychology
- Apply appropriate research methods to critically analyze human behavior
- Identify and demonstrate knowledge of sociocultural and international diversity
Career opportunities
- Disability services specialist
- Forensic psychologist
- Domestic violence responder
- Counselor
- School psychologist
Related majors
Psychology minor
You’ll have the full range of psychology courses at your disposal for completing this minor program. Plus, some gerontology classes can substitute for psych classes, bringing an even broader appeal to this choice. As one of WOU’s most popular programs, psychology works well as either a minor or major.
credits required for the Psychology minor
Faculty
JAIME CLOUD
Associate Professor, Psychological Sciences Department
503-838-9211 | cloudj@wou.edu | TODD 311
MELISSA CUNNINGHAM
NTT Assistant Professor, Psychological Sciences Department
503-751-4204 | cunningm@wou.edu | TODD 338
KATHY ESPINO PEREZ
Assistant Professor, Psychological Sciences Department
503-838-9424 | espinoperezk@wou.edu | TODD 332
DAVID FOSTER
Program Coordinator, Psychological Sciences Department
503-838-8805 | fosterd@wou.edu | TODD 327
ALICIA IBARAKI
Associate Professor, Psychological Sciences Department
503-838-9328 | ibarakia@wou.edu | TODD 345
VALERIE JOHNSON
NTT Instructor, Psychological Sciences Department
johnsonv@wou.edu
BRENT KING
NTT Assistant Professor, Psychological Sciences Department
503-838-9262 | kingb@wou.edu | TH 328
ETHAN MCMAHAN
Professor, Division Chair, Psychological Sciences Department
503-838-8634 | mcmahane@wou.edu | TODD 344
BROOKE NOTT
Assistant Professor, Psychological Sciences Department
503-838-9327 | nottb@wou.edu | TODD 334
TRACY POWELL
NTT Assistant Professor, Psychological Sciences Department
503-838-8299 | powellt@wou.edu | TODD 329
LAUREN ROSCOE AMMANN
Professor, Psychological Sciences Department
503-838-8133 | roscoel@wou.edu | TODD 326
JOSELYN SALAZ
NTT Assistant Professor, Psychological Sciences Department
503-838-8374 | salazj@wou.edu | TH 304
JAY SCHWARTZ
Assistant Professor, Psychological Sciences Department
503-838-9514 | schwartzj@wou.edu | TODD 321
ARIANNA STONE
NTT Instructor, Psychological Sciences Department
stoneam@wou.edu
CHEHALIS STRAPP-JOHNSON
Professor, Psychological Sciences Department
503-838-8316 | strappc@wou.edu | TODD 309
TAMINA TORAY
Dr. Tamina Toray, Psychological Sciences Department
503-838-8712 | torayt@wou.edu | TODD 341
JOSH UHALT
NTT Assistant Professor, Psychological Sciences Department
uhaltj@wou.edu
MIKE WILSON
NTT Instructor, Psychological Sciences Department
wilsonm@wou.edu | TODD 337
ROB WINNINGHAM
Provost & VP for Academic Affairs/Professor, VP Academic Affairs/Provost
503-838-8297 | winninr@wou.edu | AD 202
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