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Take advantage of a broad and diverse selection of courses in which the primary emphasis is on the scientific understanding of behavior. You'll engage in high impact learning practices such as internships, study abroad, specialized classes, and research.

At Juniata, more than 60 percent of psychology students conduct research. Our students present empirical findings at national and regional conferences (e.g., American Psychological Association, Eastern Psychological Association, NorthEastern Evolutionary Psychology Society) and, in collaboration with their faculty mentors, publish in scholarly journals.

You'll engage in high impact learning practices such as internships, study abroad, specialized classes, and research.

Courses   → Faculty   →
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Take advantage of a broad and diverse selection of courses in which the primary emphasis is on the scientific understanding of behavior. You'll engage in high impact learning practices such as internships, study abroad, specialized classes, and research.

At Juniata, more than 60 percent of psychology students conduct research. Our students present empirical findings at national and regional conferences (e.g., American Psychological Association, Eastern Psychological Association, NorthEastern Evolutionary Psychology Society) and, in collaboration with their faculty mentors, publish in scholarly journals.

You'll engage in high impact learning practices such as internships, study abroad, specialized classes, and research.

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Take advantage of a broad and diverse selection of courses in which the primary emphasis is on the scientific understanding of behavior. You'll engage in high impact learning practices such as internships, study abroad, specialized classes, and research.

At Juniata, more than 60 percent of psychology students conduct research. Our students present empirical findings at national and regional conferences (e.g., American Psychological Association, Eastern Psychological Association, NorthEastern Evolutionary Psychology Society) and, in collaboration with their faculty mentors, publish in scholarly journals.

You'll engage in high impact learning practices such as internships, study abroad, specialized classes, and research.

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Take advantage of a broad and diverse selection of courses in which the primary emphasis is on the scientific understanding of behavior. You'll engage in high impact learning practices such as internships, study abroad, specialized classes, and research.

At Juniata, more than 60 percent of psychology students conduct research. Our students present empirical findings at national and regional conferences (e.g., American Psychological Association, Eastern Psychological Association, NorthEastern Evolutionary Psychology Society) and, in collaboration with their faculty mentors, publish in scholarly journals.

You'll engage in high impact learning practices such as internships, study abroad, specialized classes, and research.

 

  • Madeline Bennetti '17

    Featured Alumni

    Madeline Bennetti

    POE: Psychology

    Madeline is the Young Adult Program Manager at the Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston, MA.

    Featured Alumni

    Madeline Bennetti

    POE: Psychology

    Madeline is the Young Adult Program Manager at the Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston, MA.

  • Daniel Komar

    Featured Student

    Daniel Komar

    POE: Psychology with Secondary Emphasis in Sociology

    • Student worker, Dept. of Interpersonal Violence Prevention's Safe Place to Talk
    • Research intern at Geisinger Medical Center Psychology Club

    Featured Student

    Daniel Komar

    POE: Psychology with Secondary Emphasis in Sociology

    • Student worker, Dept. of Interpersonal Violence Prevention's Safe Place to Talk
    • Research intern at Geisinger Medical Center Psychology Club

 

 

  • Featured Course

    Abnormal Psychology

    A brief consideration is given to the historical approaches to "mental illness," followed by a consideration of present day classification, diagnostic measures, and therapy. Emphasis throughout is upon experimental data as applied to the various disorders..

    Featured Course

    Abnormal Psychology

    A brief consideration is given to the historical approaches to "mental illness," followed by a consideration of present day classification, diagnostic measures, and therapy. Emphasis throughout is upon experimental data as applied to the various disorders.

  • Featured Course

    Cognitive Neuroscience

    Focuses on the neural mechanisms of mental processes including sensation and perception, attention, memory, reasoning, and decision making. Topics include basic neuroanatomy, functional imaging techniques, and evidence from neurotypical and clinical populations..

    Featured Course

    Cognitive Neuroscience

    Focuses on the neural mechanisms of mental processes including sensation and perception, attention, memory, reasoning, and decision making. Topics include basic neuroanatomy, functional imaging techniques, and evidence from neurotypical and clinical populations.

  • Featured Course

    Developmental Psychology

    This course is designed to integrate core topics in the discipline of developmental psychology with current key issues in society. Consequently, students will have the opportunity to analyze scientific literature and make connections to current, everyday life issues. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to explore developmental theory and its connection to public policy, known as "best practices" in parenting and education and consider developmental theory's influence on current trends in our broader society..

    Featured Course

    Developmental Psychology

    This course is designed to integrate core topics in the discipline of developmental psychology with current key issues in society. Consequently, students will have the opportunity to analyze scientific literature and make connections to current, everyday life issues. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to explore developmental theory and its connection to public policy, known as "best practices" in parenting and education and consider developmental theory's influence on current trends in our broader society.

  • Featured Course

    Public Health

    This seminar serves as an introduction to evidence-based public health. The course will utilize public health methodologies to investigate historical and current public health issues..

    Featured Course

    Public Health

    This seminar serves as an introduction to evidence-based public health. The course will utilize public health methodologies to investigate historical and current public health issues.

  • Featured Course

    Moral Judgment

    This course will cover basic issues relevant to understanding and evaluating moral judgment. We will compare philosophical models of human judgment with psychological models of human judgment. You will apply both philosophical and psychological models to contemporary ethical issues and reflect on your own beliefs and social responsibilities..

    Featured Course

    Moral Judgment

    This course will cover basic issues relevant to understanding and evaluating moral judgment. We will compare philosophical models of human judgment with psychological models of human judgment. You will apply both philosophical and psychological models to contemporary ethical issues and reflect on your own beliefs and social responsibilities.

Why Study Psychology at Juniata College?

"The psychology department is dedicated to helping you have the experiences you need to launch you into your future," said Dr. Kathryn Westcott, professor of psychology and chair of Juniata's psychology department. "We really get to know you across your four years here." Learn More →

Why Study Psychology at Juniata College?

"The psychology department is dedicated to helping you have the experiences you need to launch you into your future," said Dr. Kathryn Westcott, professor of psychology and chair of Juniata's psychology department. "We really get to know you across your four years here." Learn More →

Why Study Psychology at Juniata College?

"The psychology department is dedicated to helping you have the experiences you need to launch you into your future," said Dr. Kathryn Westcott, professor of psychology and chair of Juniata's psychology department. "We really get to know you across your four years here." Learn More →

 

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Study Abroad

Through study abroad, psychology students have the opportunity to be more directly exposed to locations, issues, and cultures that are relevant to their current and future professional interests. In addition, students may have the opportunity to take courses that are not offered in our department: e.g., Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Psychological Testing, or Sleep & Dreams. Destinations include: England, Northern Ireland, France, Australia, Germany, Spain, Ecuador, Greece, The Gambia, Czech Republic, New Zealand, and Scotland.

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Study Abroad

Through study abroad, psychology students have the opportunity to be more directly exposed to locations, issues, and cultures that are relevant to their current and future professional interests. In addition, students may have the opportunity to take courses that are not offered in our department: e.g., Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Psychological Testing, or Sleep & Dreams. Destinations include: England, Northern Ireland, France, Australia, Germany, Spain, Ecuador, Greece, The Gambia, Czech Republic, New Zealand, and Scotland.

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