Internships are the best way to gain experience in a particular field of work, and can be an important factor in creating opportunities for employment and graduate school. The Department of Psychology’s internship course (PSY 4890: CSBS Internship Program in Psychology) may be taken for academic credit, but it is not required to complete an […]
Read MoreProf. Jaewon Oh’s recent publications: • Oh, J. W., Kim, S. M., Lee, D., Yon, D. K., Lee, S. W., Smith, L., … & Lee, S. (2023). Reduced grip strength potentially indicates depression: Investigating multicontinental databases. Journal of Affective Disorders, 323, 426-434. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2022.12.006 • Oh, J. W., Kim, S. M., Lee, D., Son, N. H., […]
Read MoreStudents in PSY 3000 (Statistical Methods in Psychology) are involved in the process of secondary data analysis, actively implementing their theoretical understanding of statistics and research methods into practice. They are demonstrating their ability to formulate hypotheses, design research studies, select suitable statistical methods, and interpret the resulting data. By working with nationally representative datasets, […]
Read MoreOne of our UAC undergraduate Psychology Juniors is working on a very exciting Human Factors research project. Her research is looking into how users’ trust in ChatGPT predicts their successful use as a tool for improving their non-native English writing. This research holds immense relevance for the UAC student population, where the majority of students […]
Read MoreOn April 11, 2024, the University of Utah Asia Campus’s psychology department hosted PSY Night ’24, aiming to integrate new students and enhance bonds within the department. The evening featured a series of engaging games followed by a communal meal, creating a relaxed atmosphere for students and faculty. The event started with three interactive games […]
Read MoreA farewell dinner was hosted for the Psychology students transitioning to the Salt Lake City campus and graduating Public Health students. The evening was filled with laughter, tears, and gratitude, as fond memories were shared between students and faculty. The Department of Psychology wishes you all the best with your transition!
Read MoreThe PSY professors held a roundtable Q & A for prospective students during UAC’s Experience UAC Day on November 18, 2023. Interested students and their families asked the professors various questions about the Psychology courses offered at the UAC, internship experiences available through the Psychology department, and possible careers for Psychology majors. Welcome to the […]
Read MoreMore than 35 students attended the Spring ’24 courses info session during which the Psychology professors described the courses they will be teaching in the domains of cognitive, developmental, research methods, social, and developmental psychology. Students also were able to hear about the various research experience and internship opportunities that the professors would be offering […]
Read MoreIn Fall 2022, a team of 3 UAC Psychology undergraduate students were awarded an Undergraduate Research Opportunities Grant for their Empirical Grant proposal “The effect of verbal vs non-verbal auditory distractors on encoding constructed vocabulary in long-term memory”. They submitted their proposal for IRB ethical approval over the winter break, and were able to start […]
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