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Psychology is the scientific investigation of mental processes (thinking, remembering, feeling, etc.) and behavior. Psychology lies in the center of the academic pursuits of the university because of its strong connections with other scholarly areas. Psychology is not only an academic discipline, but also a profession. There are both academic psychologists, who engage in teaching and research, and practicing psychologists, who apply psychological knowledge in clinics, businesses and other settings.

The Psychology Department at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire offers Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees. We also have an undergraduate emphasis in Behavior Analysis, which leads to national certification as an Associate Behavior Analyst. In addition to our undergraduate programs, the department offers a nationally accredited Educational Specialist Degree Program in School Psychology.

Many psychology majors from UW-Eau Claire continue academic study and obtain graduate degrees so that they can work as academic or practicing psychologists. Psychology students are also well prepared to pursue a variety of careers in diverse fields immediately following graduation because of having developed the skills that employers identify as highly desirable.