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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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What You’ll Learn

At UMF, you’ll build a strong foundation in psychological science while developing the skills to understand people, evaluate research, and apply psychological concepts in real-world settings.

You’ll study topics including:

  • Human behavior, development, and relationships
  • Mental health and psychological well-being
  • Research methods and data analysis
  • Cognition, learning, and motivation
  • Social behavior and cultural influences
  • Psychological theories and real-world applications
  • Critical thinking, communication, and ethical decision-making

Through coursework and hands-on learning, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills to pursue careers in psychology, counseling, healthcare, education, social services, and graduate study.

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Why Choose UMF?

An affordable, personalized education that helps you find your path and achieve your goals.

Small Classes, Big Opportunities

Learn in a close-knit community where small classes and personalized mentorship help you grow academically, personally, and professionally.
Student Success

Affordability & Quality

Earn a high-quality liberal arts education at one of the most affordable public universities in the Northeast.
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Career Readiness

Graduate ready for what’s next through internships, field experiences, mentorship, and hands-on learning that connect classroom knowledge with real-world experience.
Career Success

Join a Community of Changemakers

Psychology is about understanding people—and making a difference. At UMF, you’ll join a supportive community where students and faculty collaborate on research, explore emerging topics in psychology, and engage in meaningful scholarly work. Through faculty mentorship, you may have opportunities to present research at regional and national conferences or pursue independent projects that connect your interests with real-world questions.
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Community (MHRT/C) Certification

UMF’s Psychology program provides coursework that meets Maine’s educational requirements for the Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician/Community (MHRT/C) credential, an important certification for many mental health and community support roles. While UMF does not award the certification, your coursework can help prepare you for careers such as crisis worker, case manager, and community support specialist. Your advisor can help you identify the courses needed to meet certification requirements.
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Expand Your Skills with a Minor

Explore Psychology as a Minor
A Psychology minor gives students from other majors the opportunity to explore psychological concepts and gain valuable insight into human behavior that can enhance careers in fields such as education, healthcare, business, social services, and more.

Complement Your Psychology Degree

Psychology students can expand their knowledge and career preparation by pairing their major with a related minor. Options such as Rehabilitation,Child and Adolescent Health,Health Promotion and Wellness, and Biology can help you explore complementary fields and build additional expertise.

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Where Can Psychology Take You?

News & Stories

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Voices of UMF: Brandi Rideout
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2026 UMF Graduate Commencement Speaker: Kristyn Plamondon
May 04, 2026
Kristyn Plamondon will be UMF’s first-ever graduate student speech at this year’s University of Maine at Farmington Commencement exercises on May 9. Plamondon is graduating in the UMF Counseling Psychology…
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UMF graduating seniors intern with local law enforcement to understand police burnout
April 27, 2026
University coordinated internships provide real-world learning opportunities FARMINGTON, ME  (April 27, 2026)—University of Maine at Farmington graduating seniors Grace White, from Waldoboro, and Sydney Booth, from Waterbury, Conn., weren’t surprised to see each other at the Farmington…
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UMF announces Dr. Dora Anne Mills, a leader in the world of public health, as Commencement Speaker for the Class of 2026
April 06, 2026
FARMINGTON, ME  (April 6, 2026)—The University of Maine at Farmington is excited to announce that Dr. Dora Anne Mills, MD, MPH, a leader with rural roots and national reach in the world of public health and community well-being, will be…
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Faculty Who Support Your Success

At UMF, you’ll learn from psychology faculty who are dedicated to helping you understand the complexities of human behavior, relationships, and mental processes. Through small class sizes and personalized mentorship, you’ll gain hands-on experience, explore psychological research, and apply what you learn to real-world settings.
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Karol Maybury
Karol Maybury

Professor of Psychology

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Dan Seabold
Dan Seabold

Professor of Psychology

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Natasha Lekes
Natasha Lekes

Professor of Psychology

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Rhonda Jamison
Rhonda Jamison

Associate Professor of Psychology

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Marilyn Shea
Marilyn Shea

Professor of Psychology

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Joey Essoe
Joey Essoe

Assistant Professor of Psychology

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