Psychology
Why Did They Do That?
Psychology, A Dynamic Discipline
Psychology is a dynamic field that offers many career options, like mental health, teaching, counseling, research, and more. Psychologists explore how people think, feel, and behave, using research to gather insight to help improve lives and communities.
Our Associate of Arts in Psychology is ideal for students planning to transfer to a University program or pursue careers in teaching, law, medicine, social work, business, mental health, nursing, childcare, or criminal justice.
Students interested in Psychology may also be interested in coursework in Education, Social Work, or Criminal Justice.
Our Associate of Arts in Psychology prepares students with a foundational knowledge in Psychology, that can be used for a wide variety of career goals. Here are just a few examples of career options in Psychology:
Provide mental and behavioral health care for individuals and families.
Study how we think, learn, remember, and make decisions
Help people build on their strengths and overcome everyday challenges.
Explore how people grow, adapt, and change across the lifespan.
Improve learning outcomes by understanding how people learn.
Enhance human interaction with machines and technology.
Conduct studies to explore and explain human behavior.
Apply Psychology in legal and public safety settings.
Support mental health in older adults, often in long-term care settings.
Solve workplace issues on individual and organizational levels.
Study how the brain influences behavior, emotion, and cognition.
Examine personality, social dynamics, and group behavior.
Use psychological strategies to improve athletic 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.
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