Thank you for expressing interest in one of the most popular majors at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls---Psychology. This program is housed in the Department of Psychology, which has been recognized as one of the finest departments on campus. There are several reasons for this. First among these are the faculty. The eight psychologists who comprise the faculty are all committed to teaching at the undergraduate level, and each represent a different area of psychology. This enables the Department to provide students a broad, rigorous academic program of basic and applied courses which prepare students for graduate school, and the world of work. Click PSYCHOLOGY FACULTY to learn more about the teaching staff at UW-RF. If you are interested in taking courses at UW-RF, you may want to access web-based links to current and future University of Wisconsin - River Falls class schedule by clicking UW-RIVER FALL CLASS SCHEDULES .

Another reason for the department's popularity is the opportunities it provides students to advance academically, experientially, and socially. Psychology students have the chance to work closely with faculty members throughout their undergraduate years, both in the classroom and in the departmental experimental and social research laboratories. Several of our students present papers describing their research at undergraduate research conferences each year, and some have been co-authors for faculty presentations. Click STUDENT RESEARCH to learn more about student research opportunities at UW-RF.

The department also encourages students to participate in internship and international programs which are designed to give students experience, and outside-of-the-classroom knowledge in areas of most interest to them. Click INTERNSHIP INFORMATION to learn more about applied experience opportunities at UW-RF. Click INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM INFORMATION to learn more about exciting opporunities that UW-RF students have to study abroad.

In addition to these programs, students also have the opportunity to join the Psychology Society, a student social organization for anyone interested in psychology and Psi Chi, the National Honor Society in Psychology. These two student organizations sponsor many academic and social events during the year and encourage the involvement of new students. (Click PSYCHOLOGY SOCIETY or PSI CHI to learn more these student opportunities at at UW-RF.)

As you can see, there are a lot of reasons why UWRF psychology graduates have had great success in finding jobs and in being admitted to graduate school, and in finding rewarding careers in human services, and other various businesses and organizations. To get a feel for the kinds of things psychology graduates do, click on either ALUMNI to read about some our recent students or the CAREERS IN PSYCHOLOGY PAGE a great site hosted by Dr. Marky Lloyd. Additional information about career opportunities in psychology and related fields can be found at the WHAT CAN I DO WITH MY MAJOR area of the University of Wisconsin - River Falls Career Services page. Another great career site is Linda Walsh's PURSUING PSYCHOLOGY CAREER PAGE.

Though the Department takes pride in the accomplishments of its continuing students, we understand that one of the best predictors of success in college is how well students do in their first semester. Thus, the Department of Psychology does its best to welcome new students by providing a number of experiences to help them adjust to college life, and increase their chances to succeed academically. First, all first-year psychology students are registered for a small, more personalized section of Psy 101: General Psychology. This special section is reserved exclusively for new students like you, interested in a psychology major. Not only will your faculty advisor be the instructor for this class, but you will also get to know students with similar academic interests and concerns from the first day of class. In addition, you will enroll with those same students in Psy 110: Colloquium in Psychology, designed to orient you to our department, our faculty, and to career opportunities in psychology.

Speaking of classes, one common question that prospective students often ask is, "What kind of courses do psychology majors take?" The answer to this question can be found at OUR PSYCHOLOGY MAJOR REQUIREMENTS, a link documenting the current departmental requirements for our majors. For a detailed description of our courses, please click on ABOUT OUR DEPARTMENTAL COURSE OFFERINGS.

It's probably quite obvious by now that the Department of Psychology at UWRF is very proud of its students, faculty, program and facilities. If possible, please take time to visit our campus during campus visit days. One of the faculty would be happy to talk with you and show you around the department.

We again THANK YOU for your interest in the psychology program at UW-RF. If you have any other questions, please click CONTACTING THE PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT to learn how to get a hold of us!

If you are interested in learning more about the University of Wisconsin - River Falls campus at large (e.g., clubs and activities, living on campus, areas of study), you can do so by clicking on UW-RF CAMPUS PROSPECTIVE STUDENT PAGE. You may also want to check click on CURRENT UW-RF UNIVERSITY CATALOG where you can find information about subjects like graduation requirements, course descriptions for all majors, etc.

Those of you seraching for even more information about the University or Wisconsin - River Falls should click on UW-RF ADMISSIONS OFFICE.

Finally, if you have decided to apply for enrollment at UW-RF, please use the convenient on-line form available by clicking ELECTRONIC APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION.