Use cellular and biomolecular processes to develop technologies and products.
Design and program machines that mimic human behavior and thinking.
Develop and produce pharmaceutical drugs for use as medications.
Focus on how brain injuries or illnesses affect cognitive and behavioral functions.
Assess and treat problematic behaviors.
Learn to think critically about and analyze psychology concepts and literature
Effectively communicate psychological concepts and research
Present and interpret quantitative data in psychological research
Gain a strong foundational knowledge of human anatomy and physiology
The department offers an 18-hour minor in psychology.
Develop an understanding of the fundamentals of behavior analysis and how these principles are applied to individuals with intellectual disabilities such as autism, in schools, etc.
UNCW has an outstanding undergraduate program with a commitment to involving students in the research process.
UNCW’s graduate program has three concentrations: Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Psychological Science (PSYS), and Neuroscience and Behavior (N&B).
Specialize in an area of psychology at the doctoral level.
