Psychology for Professionals

This certificate equips students with foundational, research-informed insight into human behavior to strengthen professional effectiveness across diverse fields such as technology, healthcare, and business. This certificate emphasizes ethical and responsible application of behavioral science to real-world professional contexts. Students will develop transferable skills in applying psychological theories and concepts to analyze and address workplace contexts and professional challenges regardless of their specific field or role.

Courses required to earn this certificate: 

• PSYC 100 Intro. to Psychology
• PSYC 250 Social Psychology
• BESC 370 Intersections of Social Identities

Choose one of the following:

• PSYC 320 Mind, Body, & Health Psychology
• PSYC 270 Cognitive Psychology
• PSYC 130 Developmental Psychology 

Choose one of the following:

• PSYC 440 Theory and Practice of Organizational Psychology
• PSYC 455 Theory and Practice of Counseling and Social Work

NOTE: This certificate is only available to students in a degree program, it is not offered as a stand alone credential. 

To add this certificate to your degree program, contact your advisor.