Psychology

B.A. Degree with a major in Psychology
Masters in Counseling Psychology

Unlock Minds, Shape Futures

UMF’s Psychology program offers a supportive environment to explore psychology, build lasting faculty mentorships, and gain deeper insight into yourself and others.

Beyond your coursework, UMF encourages you to gain practical, real-world experience through internships, independent study, service-learning, and practica. These opportunities allow you to apply what you’ve learned in the classroom to hands-on projects and professional settings, deepening your understanding of psychology in action.

For instance, students in the Positive Psychology course keep a gratitude journal, helping them experience the benefits of recognizing the “gifts” in their lives. In the Death & Dying course, students write their obituary, prompting meaningful reflection on how they want to be remembered and the legacy they wish to leave behind.

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Save more than $5,500 per year in tuition.

Through the NEBHE Tuition Break program, students from Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont receive a $5,670 tuition discount on all UMF degree programs.
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What careers can I get with this major?

Counseling / Social Work
  • Counselor
  • Social Worker
  • Case Manager
  • Behavioral Health Professional
Supporting the Development of Children and Adolescents

• Youth Counselor
• School Counselor
• Childcare Director
• Child Protection Specialist
• Child Custody Worker

Law / Forensics / Criminal Justice

• Forensic Psychologist
• Forensic Science Technician

Aging / Gerontology / Lifespan Studies

• Geriatric Care Specialist
• Career Counselor

Join a Community of Changemakers

The UMF Psychology program fosters a strong community where students and faculty collaborate on research and scholarly projects. Students have opportunities to present their work at regional and national conferences and pursue self-designed research under faculty mentorship.

The program offers a unique course sequence that prepares students for careers such as clinical psychologist, school psychologist, crisis response worker, counselor, research assistant, and more. Graduates also pursue advanced studies in fields like psychology, social work, counseling, law, medicine, nursing, and business.

Internships

list of where our Psychology students have recently interned:
  • Western Maine Behavioral Health Mental Health Services, Wilton
  • MaineHealth, Portland
  • Maine Behavioral Health, Farmington
  • Pierce House Senior Living Center, Farmington
  • Franklin County Children’s Task Force, Farmington
  • Alternative Wellness Services, Biddeford
  • Avita of Brunswick, Brunswick
  • Readfield Elementary School, Readfield
  • Tri-Valley United Way, Farmington
  • DEW Haven Wildlife Sanctuary, Gray
  • Equality Maine, Portland
  • Cape Cod Hill School, New Sharon
  • Univ. Wisconsin – Madison
  • Farmington Public Library
  • MAS Home Care of Maine, Wilton
  • Fun-Nominal Events and Marketing, Philadelphia
  • Greater Portland Health, Portland
  • Great Salt Bay Public School, Damariscotta
  • UMF Athletics Dept.
  • and more

Community (MHRT/C) Certification

UMF’s Psychology program prepares students for the Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician/Community (MHRT/C) certification, a key credential for mental health workers in Maine. While UMF doesn’t grant the certification, its coursework meets state requirements for roles like crisis workers, case managers, and community support staff.

Your UMF advisor can guide you through the needed courses. For more info, visit The Center for Learning at the Muskie School of Public Service, which partners with Maine’s Department of Health and Human Services to support the mental health workforce.

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Farmington, Maine USA 04938-1994
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