PSYCHOLOGY AND MENTAL HEALTH SELF-GUIDED PATHWAY

The University of Maine Early College program offers both self-guided and career exploration pathway options. This is a self-guided pathway with recommended courses based on the content area.

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PSYCHOLOGY AND MENTAL HEALTH SELF-GUIDED PATHWAY

This is a self-guided pathway. There are no specific requirements or parameters. This is a guide with recommended courses based on the content area. Students are encouraged to explore the options below based on their specific goals and interests with the help of their school counselor or homeschool educator. 

These introductory courses are excellent choices for students looking to explore this area more deeply before stepping into specialized courses in the electives section below. We recommend choosing at least 2 courses within
this section.

  • INT 193: Introduction to Career Exploration and Development (3 Credits)
  • PSY 100: General Psychology (3 Credits)
  • MHR 200: Behavioral & Community Mental Health Systems (3 Credits)

These courses, while still mostly introductory, focus on different skill or knowledge areas within the Psychology and Mental Health realm, and they allow for more concentrated study in a particular area.

  • PSY 212: Abnormal Psychology (3 Credits)
  • PSY 230: Social Psychology (3 Credits)
  • PSY 241: Statistics in Psychology (4 Credits)
  • MHR 205: Introduction to Counseling Skills (3 Credits)
  • EDU 101: The Art and Science of Teaching (3 Credits)
  • EDU 203: Educational Psychology (3 Credits)
  • PHI 100: Contemporary Moral Problems (3 Credits)
  • SOC 101: Introduction to Sociology (3 Credits)
  • SWK 100: Introduction to Social Work and Welfare (3 Credits)

Looking for a personalized journey?

Learn more about an individualized Career Explorations Pathway.

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degrees and careers connected with the PSYCHOLOGY AND MENTAL HEALTH SELF-GUIDED PATHWAY

This pathway spans a broad range of subjects, allowing you to sample courses across different fields or focus on a specific area of interest through Maine’s flagship university and only R1 designated research institution. It is designed for broad exploration rather than being tied to a specific major, though each recommended course connects directly to at least one of the majors or minors listed below:

  • Anthropology
  • Communication and Journalism
  • Education
  • English
  • Philosophy
  • Psychology Major and Minor
  • Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality
    Studies

Completion of these majors allow students to pursue graduate studies or careers in the following fields:

  • Accommodations Administration
  • Behavioural Healthcare
  • Business
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Education
  • Human Resources
  • Journalism
  • Mental Health and Rehabilitation
  • Neuroscience
  • Professor
  • Public Health
  • School Counseling
  • Social Work
  • Women’s Rights
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Questions?

Email um.earlycollege@maine.edu.