The University of Maine at Farmington Psychology program offers a nurturing academic environment where you can explore the field of psychology, develop long-term mentoring relationships with faculty, and deepen your understanding of yourself and others.
In addition to your classwork, you’ll be encouraged to gain real-world, hands-on experience in research and practice through internships, independent study, service-learning, and practica.
For example, students enrolled in the Positive Psychology course are expected to keep a gratitude journal, an activity allowing them to experience first-hand the benefits of reflecting on the various “gifts” they have received in their lives. Students in the Death & Dying course prepare their own obituary, which compels them to reflect on how they would like to be remembered.
The Psychology program here really confirmed what I want to do for a profession. I learned so much and gained so much self-confidence — my Psych professors played a huge role in that.
My senior capstone research project was truly grad school-level work and in my Symposium Day presentation, I was able to explain how I conducted my research, why I designed the survey the way I did, and what the results meant.
Presenting and defending my work to a roomful of fellow students and professors was a little scary but I aced it! That was such a valuable experience and it gives me the confidence to go for a Master’s degree in Psychology.
— Alicia James-Aldus
Psychology major
Save more than $5,500 per year in tuition. This University of Maine at Farmington program qualifies for the NEBHE Tuition Break.
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.
What can I do with a degree in Psychology?
The field of Psychology is vast — and applies to many different careers:
- Counseling / Social Work, with potential careers as: Counselor, Social Worker, Case Manager, Behavioral Health Professional
- Supporting the Development of Children and Adolescents, with potential careers as: Youth Counselor, School Counselor, Childcare Director, Child Protection Specialist, Child Custody Worker
- Law / Forensics / Criminal Justice, with potential careers as: Forensic Psychologist, Forensic Science Technician
- Aging / Gerontology / Lifespan Studies, with potential careers as: Geriatric Care Specialist, Career Counselor
What careers can I get with this major?
Data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and other sources. Median Salaries for positions in Maine typically fall below those of other New England states.
The UMF Psychology program values a sense of community among students and faculty where collaborations on research and other scholarly projects are a high priority. Students regularly present at regional and national conferences and engage in self-designed research projects mentored by UMF psychology faculty.
A unique sequence of courses in Psychology will help prepare you for a career as a clinical psychologist, school psychologist, crisis response worker, abuse/case management counselor, residential support worker, research assistant, legal assistant, and other careers.
Graduates of the UMF Psychology program have also gone on to advanced study in psychology, social work, counseling, law, medicine, nursing, and business.
Internships – Real-World Experience in Psychology Fields
At UMF you can find out, first-hand, what it’s like to work in Psychology fields while you learn valuable career skills and develop a strong network of professional contacts.
Here’s a short 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
See Psychology intern Andrew Parent (included in this three-student video) on why he chose Farmington
Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician / Community (MHRT/C) Certification
Students in UMF’s Psychology program are also eligible to receive Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician / Community (MHRT/C) certification from Maine. While UMF does not provide this state certification, our coursework prepares you for the certification.
MHRT/Community (MHRT/C) certification is the most widely needed certification in Maine. It’s required for mental health crisis workers, case managers or community support workers, day treatment workers, and independent living specialists, children’s case managers, and home-based family services staff.
Your UMF academic advisor in Psychology can guide you through the coursework needed for the state MHRT/C certification.
For more information, you can also check out the MHRT/C site through The Center for Learning at the Muskie School of Public Service, which collaborates with the Maine Dept. of Health and Human Services Office of Behavioral Health (DHHS-OBH) to promote excellence in the mental health workforce. It is located in Augusta, Maine.
Contact Us
Office of Admissions
University of Maine at Farmington
246 Main Street
Farmington, Maine USA 04938-1994
tel 207-778-7050
fax 207-778-8182
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