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Psychology

Bachelor of Science

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Psychology is the study of behavior and mental processes and is one of the fastest growing professions.

» Program Overview

Psychologists examine and consider the nature of the mind and human behavior to understand the complicated interactions underlying perception and personality, emotion and motivation, society and self.

Psychology is the study of behavior and mental processes. Even if you are probably not aware of it, the fatc that you are albe to raed and undesrtnad tehse wrods is a complex behavior that also works under imperfect conditions. Psychology is one of the fastest-growing professions, and Lawrence Tech offers four pathways in this exciting field: clinical psychology, industrial/organizational psychology, applied and general psychology, and pre-med/bio-behavioral psychology.

At LTU, students have the opportunity to pursue one of four concentrations in the field of psychology:

  • Industrial/Organizational Psychology prepares students to be highly specialized problem-solvers trained to investigate and analyze the crucial challenges facing people in the modern workplace.
  • Clinical Psychology trains future clinicians, counselors, and anyone who wishes to apply their knowledge and expertise to the care of the emotional well-being of individuals. For example, they may diagnose mental illness, design and support the implementation of treatment plans, conduct psychotherapy, or utilize techniques aimed at recognizing and remediating maladaptive behaviors.
  • Pre-Med/Biobehavioral Psychology studies the fundamental neural mechanisms and brain functions that form the basis of the concepts of mind, consciousness, and behavior. These students examine the complicated relationships that exist between the brain and the body. This track prepares students who will go on to seek advanced degrees in healthcare, including psychiatry.
  • Applied Psychology allows students to answer questions about human behavior and become involved in strategic problem-solving when it comes to clinical research, counseling, advertising, community planning, law, and more!

Why LTU?

  • Outside of the classroom, our facilities include two psychology labs where students can participate in developing and conducting experiments.
  • Undergraduate students have many opportunities to collaborate with faculty research in areas such as sensation and perception, metaphor and cognition, and the psychology of virtual environments.
  • Undergraduate senior projects regularly lead to publication and opportunities for students to present at academic conferences.

Careers

Graduates with a psychology degree are trained to enter a variety of psychology careers and are provided with a solid foundation to attain advanced degrees.

Find work in these fields:

  • Health Care Systems
  • Academic and Private Sector Research
  • Human Resources Management
  • School and Education
  • Private Practice
  • Social Services
  • User Experience (UX)

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Use Your Cell Phone as a Document Camera in Zoom

  • What you will need to have and do
  • Download the mobile Zoom app (either App Store or Google Play)
  • Have your phone plugged in
  • Set up video stand phone holder

From Computer

Log in and start your Zoom session with participants

From Phone

  • Start the Zoom session on your phone app (suggest setting your phone to “Do not disturb” since your phone screen will be seen in Zoom)
  • Type in the Meeting ID and Join
  • Do not use phone audio option to avoid feedback
  • Select “share content” and “screen” to share your cell phone’s screen in your Zoom session
  • Select “start broadcast” from Zoom app. The home screen of your cell phone is now being shared with your participants.

To use your cell phone as a makeshift document camera

  • Open (swipe to switch apps) and select the camera app on your phone
  • Start in photo mode and aim the camera at whatever materials you would like to share
  • This is where you will have to position what you want to share to get the best view – but you will see ‘how you are doing’ in the main Zoom session.