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Psychology degrees
Studying psychology helps develop your knowledge and understanding of behavior to better understand yourself and your environment. You'll acquire skills that improve your performance in the career of your choice and prepare you for graduate study in psychology or related fields such as social work or counseling.
Rankings and recognition
- 1st in the state and 21st nationally for Best Online Bachelor’s Psychology Program by U.S. News & World Report in 2025.
- 4th in the state for graduate psychology programs, by U.S. News & World Report in 2025.
- 6th in the state for graduate clinical psychology programs, by U.S. News & World Report in 2025.
- 100% predoctoral internship match rate for clinical psychology students over the past five years.
Psychology Department News
Partnership helps fill critical school psychologist needs
A partnership between CMU and Midland County schools is filling a critical need for school psychology support.
Posted April 17, 2026
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CMU authors, editors, and translators honored at the 2025 Book Recognition Event
On March 25, 2026, Central Michigan University honored nineteen members of the CMU community who authored, edited, or translated seventeen books during the calendar year 2025.
Posted April 07, 2026
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Awards honor faculty excellence in 2026
Central Michigan University is celebrating faculty members who set the leadership standard by prioritizing student success, providing rich knowledge-based experiences, and nurturing strong connections inside and outside of the classroom.
Posted March 24, 2026
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Featured Events
RPG Night with CLGS
New RPG Players: Learn more about roleplaying games and try one out! Experienced RPG Players: Find new games and new people!
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This Is My City: Critical Engagements Kickoff Panel
CMU alumni who live or work in Detroit talk about the neighborhoods that raised them, the work they do now, and where they want their city to go.
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City as Text: Exploring Mount Pleasant
The CMU Honors Program will host guided tours of Mount Pleasant to visit local businesses & discuss history, culture, politics, and architecture.
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