该系以其高质量的研究，教学和服务的悠久历史而闻名。当美国心理学会（APS）的应用部门，即美国应用和预防心理学协会于1994年成立时，UNO心理学系是最早获得应用心理学认证的部门之一。该系质量的进一步证据来自其吸引外部资金支持教师研究的历史。<br> <br>该系研究生课程的总体培训目标是培养受过良好训练的应用科学家，这些科学家取决于其职业目标，能够协助临床心理学家，并作为心理健康专业人员（MS目标）或教学，进行研究并提供专业服务（博士学位）。不论学位目标如何，学生都可以通过班级，研究生委员会以及其他正式和
A concentration in Community Psychology prepares students for careers in settings such as nonprofit organizations, community organizations, social service agencies/clinics, federal agencies, school systems, academic settings, hospitals, counseling centers and foundations. Students will gain knowledge and skills in community-based research, program development and evaluation, advocacy, community development, strategic planning, consultation, teaching/training and community needs assessment. A minimum of 38 credits are required to graduate the program. Students must complete a minimum 26 credits of the core curriculum and may be required to complete an additional four credits of prerequisite coursework. The remaining 12 credits are fulfilled with the completion of four elective courses. Students may choose to complete those 12 credits by participating in one of two concentrations (industrial-organizational psychology or community psychology). Students may also choose to take a combination of the two concentrations to graduate with a general degree. In addition, students may choose to begin by completing a certificate in either industrial-organizational psychology or community psychology.