Department of Psychology

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    The мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± Psychology Department offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs, mentorship, and high-quality training in the science of behavior and mental processes to enrich the lives of our students, citizens of Alaska, and the field of Psychology.

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Alaska Natives into Psychology (ANPsych) Program

The ANPsych Program: Supports Alaska Native and American Indian (ANAI) undergraduate and graduate student mentoring (career, academic, cultural) activities on campus; Enhances research and service project awards for ANAI undergraduate and graduate students; Expands scholarships and community partnerships for ANAI PhD students; and Develops (1) outreach and recruitment efforts to ANAI communities, tribal and rural colleges, and urban and rural high schools, (2) relationships with ANAI health organizations, and (3) activities to facilitate ANAI students’ academic progress. These ANPsych efforts are intended to address health issues, promote wellness, and better serve ANAI communities.

The ANPsych program is directed by Dr. E.J.R. David and is funded by the US Indian Health Service. For more information, please contact ANPsych.мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±@gmail.com.

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The mission of the Undergraduate Program in Psychology is to offer mentorship and high quality training in the science of behavior and mental processes to enrich the lives of our students, citizens of Alaska, and the field of Psychology.

Psychology Undergraduate Degree Programs

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The M.S. in Clinical Psychology and the Ph.D. in Clinical-Community Psychology programs are designed to be responsive to the needs of a variety of mental health services settings in the state of Alaska.

Psychology Graduate Degree Programs 

Counseling is provided for families and individuals in an atmosphere sensitive to culture and ethnicity. People are seen for many reasons from a curiosity about one's own potential to concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, loss, and relationship difficulties.

Client privacy and confidentiality is observed. Students are welcomed in the мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± PSC but clients do not need to be affiliated with мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± to receive services.  Because this is a training clinic that is closed on weekends, holidays, and school breaks, the Psychological Services Center is generally not a good match for people who have severe crises.

Psychology Services Center

In addition to the Psychological Services Center, there are other mental health resources here at мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±.  For a complete list of those resources, and what we provide, please click on the following buttons:

мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± Student Health and Counseling Center

мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± Care Team

мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± Psychology in the News!