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ROGRAM AT ECU
Knowledge about human and animal be-
havior exists, and thatTs psychology as a disci-
line " the body of knowledge from which
teachers teach. But that knowledge first must be
discovered, and thatTs psychology as a science
" the special methods that researchers use to
study behavior. The knowledge, once gener-
ated, may be applied to promote human welfare,
and thatTs psychology as a profession " what
those in public service and applied psychology
do.
sychology includes a body of knowledge,
methods of research to obtain such knowledge,
and the application of that knowledge to benefit
humankind. The trouble is that the definition
doesnTt tell you very much about what psy-
chology is. To understand fully what the word
means, you need to spend some time with it "
to see it in action and in context. Psychology in
action is what psychologists do. Psychology in
context is where psychologists work, with whom
and with what they work.
Careers available in Psychology include per-
sonnel work in business, industry, and govern-
ment; positions as psychological assistant in
mental health clinics and mental hospitals; spe-
cialization areas in the military; statistical as-
sistant; social service trainee, and others too
numerous to mention. While opportunities for
eople with the bachelorTs degree have been
very limited in the past, there are many more
ositions open now, but in order to progress asa
sychologist, the masterTs degree is neces-
sary as a minimum level of training. It is not
ossible to be more specific, since many indi-
viduals take positions which do not classify them
as psychologists.
East Carolina University, part of the con-
solidated University System of North Carolina,
is the third largest university in North Carolina.
ECU is a comprehensive institution with a main
campus enrollment of over 13,000, of whom
over 2,000 are graduate students. Undergradu-
ate and graduate programs are offered in eleven
schools, including a medical school. Doctoral
rograms are offered in some basic medical
sciences and are approved for development ina
number of specializations.
East Carolina is in Greenville (population
40,000) located on the coastal plains of Eastern
North Carolina. Approximately 2 hours from
Raleigh, N.C. and Morehead, N.C., Greenville is
a regional shopping, cultural and medical center.
Dr. Rosina C. Lao
Chair, Department of Psychology
Speight Building, Room 108
hone 758-6800
An Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action
Employer
