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Psychology is the science that seeks to understand behavior and mental processes, and to apply that understanding in the service of human welfare.  Psychologists are involved in studying, predicting, improving, or explaining some aspect of behavior and mental processes.

To begin to appreciate all that can fall within the realm of behavior and mental process, take a moment to jot down an answer to this question:  Who are you?

Perhaps you described your personality or your 20/20 vision, your interests or your aspirations, your skills or your accomplishments, your IQ or your cultural background.  You could have listed these and dozens of other things about yourself, and every one of them would reflect some aspect of what psychologists mean by behavior and mental processes.

What is Psychology about? Learning that -

1.  We are all different, yet very much the same.
2.  Human lives are continually changing.
3.  Human behavior is motivated and has many different causes.
4.  People play an active part in creating their own experiences.

Psychology Careers

• Admissions Counselor
• Case Worker
• Claims Specialist
• College Instructor
• Community Relations
• Criminal Investigation
• Day Care Supervisor
• Elementary School Teacher
• Employment Counselor
• High School Teacher
• Industrial Relations
• Law Enforcement
• Loan Officer
• Marketing Representative
• Marriage and Family Counselor
• Middle School Teacher
• Occupational Therapist
• Parole Officer
• Probation Officer
• Research
• Social Service Aide
• Substance Abuse Counselor
• Youth Counselor

Course Schedule

Iowa Central’s Psychology curriculum is designed to provide students with a strong background in the methodologies, theories, and fundamental concepts of psychology.  Students interested in majoring in Psychology can complete their first two years of coursework at Iowa Central and then transfer to a public or private college for the remaining two years. The following is a suggested plan of study for students majoring in Psychology.

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