University of Michigan–Flint

What you'll study

The psychology programme combines core coursework in fundamental psychological domains with research training and applied practica. Students progress from introductory concepts to specialised topics and a culminating research or capstone experience.

• Core foundations: Introduction to Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, and Biological Bases of Behaviour.
• Research and quantitative skills: Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences, Research Methods in Psychology, and laboratory courses that emphasise experimental design, data collection and analysis.
• Applied and specialised electives: Courses such as Clinical and Counseling Psychology, Industrial/Organisational Psychology, Health Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Child and Adolescent Development, and Psychology of Learning.
• Capstone and experiential learning: A senior capstone or honours project, independent research under faculty supervision, and opportunities for internships or practica with community agencies, schools, healthcare providers or organisational partners.
• Supporting curriculum: Communication, statistics, and general education coursework that develop writing, critical thinking and quantitative reasoning skills essential for psychology practice and further study.

Entry requirements

Applicants should have a high-school diploma or equivalent with a college‑preparatory background. Admission typically considers overall academic record, college‑prep coursework (including English and mathematics), and other supporting materials such as personal statements or references where required. Standardised tests may be optional—check the university admissions guidance for current practice. Transfer applicants are welcome; previous college coursework in psychology, statistics, or research methods may be evaluated for credit.

For students without prior university-level research experience, the programme provides sequential courses to build competence in statistics and methods before engaging in independent projects or honours work.

Career prospects

Graduates with a bachelor’s degree in psychology from UM–Flint have a wide range of career options. Many enter human services roles such as case management, community outreach, rehabilitation support, or crisis intervention. Others find positions in business, including human resources, training and development, marketing, and customer insights. The degree also prepares students for roles as research assistants, programme coordinators in education or public health, and positions within criminal justice and forensic support services.

For those pursuing professional clinical careers (clinical psychologist, counselling psychologist, licensed counsellor or therapist), the bachelor’s programme provides the necessary foundation for application to graduate-level, licensure‑qualifying programmes.

Why study at University of Michigan–Flint

University of Michigan–Flint offers a psychology programme with close faculty contact, accessible research opportunities and connections to local health, education and community agencies for applied learning. The campus emphasises small classes and mentorship, helping students develop practical skills through supervised research, internships and community engagement. As part of the University of Michigan system, students benefit from regional academic resources, advising for graduate and professional pathways, and opportunities to collaborate on interdisciplinary projects across campus.