About
心理学是研究心理和行为的科学. 澳门新濠娱乐开户(Appalachian State University)的心理学理学学士学位(专注于可持续发展)对于希望更广泛学习的学生来说是理想的选择,因为这些学生需要了解与人类有关的环境问题的行为和认知方面. In addition, 专注于这一研究领域的学生将会认识到,提高人类福祉和健康是发展可持续社区的关键组成部分.
这个学位的课程为攻读这个主题的实验研究的研究生学位提供了背景. In addition, 选择在非营利或营利部门工作的学生将受益于他们对可持续发展问题心理学的理解.
Understanding the behavioral and cognitive aspects of sustainability has implications for:
- Working in industrial/organizational psychology, human resource management, interpersonal relationships, health and wellness;
- Helping community members thrive and overcome barriers;
- 发展必要的基础设施,扩大农村地区的心理服务.
After Graduation
Employment: 心理学专业的学生因为他们批判性思考的能力,在许多本科入门级工作中具有竞争力, their strong oral and written communication skills, 他们倾向于关注现实世界的问题,并有能力从科学文献中找到解决问题的方法.
Graduate school: 本专业的许多学生攻读实验心理学或发展心理学的硕士或博士学位, medicine, counseling, or other allied health professions. Because these professional programs are highly competitive, 为了保持竞争力,澳门赌场导航娱乐建议学生申请许多不同的专业.
Career Exploration website
Careers in Psychology, American Psychological Association
People
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Minors
辅修不是必需的,但可以完成可持续发展的浓度.
Engagement Outside the Classroom
- Appalachian State University Chapter of Psi Chi -由美国心理协会赞助的全国心理学荣誉协会的一个分会. 该课程面向完成9小时心理学课程并达到累积GPA要求的学生开放.
- 该系的学生参与了研究报告日和竞赛 Council on Undergraduate Research, including the National Conference on Undergraduate Research.
- Southeastern Psychological Association -隶属于美国心理协会(APA)的区域性心理协会.
Global Learning
澳门新濠娱乐开户致力于向学生介绍不同的文化并教授他们 how to live and interact in a global society.
Admission Requirements
除了澳门新濠娱乐开户的入学要求外,没有其他入学要求.
Why Appalachian?
- Appalachian is a leader in sustainability, a framework for creating a world where environmental, 社会和经济素质平衡存在,以满足当今和子孙后代的资源需求.
- 学生将有机会与心理学系和校园内从事可持续发展相关研究和教学的教师进行互动, 让他们接触跨学科的可持续发展方法.
- Students at both the undergraduate and graduate level participate in research with faculty on a volunteer basis or for academic credit. 每学期约有70-100名学生参与研究.
- The Department of Psychology offers four graduate degrees in clinical, school, 实验心理学和工业/组织人力资源管理, 哪些为本科生提供了一个了解研究生培训的有用窗口.
- Students are encouraged to pursue an internship 在部门实习协调员的帮助下,参加服务性学习课程.
- Scholarships are available through the department.
Location
Boone and Hickory
Careers
This concentration began in 2018. Possible career paths include management, supervisory, 与可持续发展相关的企业或非营利组织的宣传或其他职位.
View more career possibilities
Careers in Psychology, American Psychological Association
Contacts
Dr. Rose Mary Webb
Chair
webbrm@idabxtrom.com
828-262-2272