Psychology

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Psychology

The Department of Psychology seeks to teach knowledge and skills to investigate and engage the world through psychology, the scientific study of the mind and behavior.

Students in our classes engage in critical inquiry, research conceptualization, data analysis, scientific writing and thoughtful discussions as they explore the breadth of the discipline. Our introductory courses present nine subdisciplines of psychology, ranging from principles of learning to clinical psychology. The expertise of psychology faculty spans a wide range of subdisciplines, including social, cross-cultural, clinical/counseling, community, health, developmental, cognitive, behavioral neurobiology, neuroscience and the psychology of women, gender and sexuality.

Among psychology majors nationwide, Dickinson grads rank #7 for starting salaries at U.S. bachelor-degree-granting institutions (Texas Public Policy Foundation, 2020)

Dickinson psychology offers extraordinary training in research methodology. Our majors learn the fundamentals of research design and strategies for clear scientific communication in four semesterlong courses, and all majors are able to experience the process of psychology research firsthand. Students also have the opportunity to engage in independent projects and collaborative research with faculty and are able to participate in community-based programming.

Chair: Michele FordSenior Lecturer in Psychologyfordm@dickinson.edu
Department Coordinator: Erin SlatteryAcademic Department Coordinatorslattere@dickinson.edu

Phone: 717-245-1255
Fax: ---
Location: Kaufman Building Mailing Address

Department Features

Study Abroad

Current Courses

Community Involvement

Student Outcomes

Where Our Students Go From Here

Jobs

Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh
Brain Balance Achievement Center of Wexford
Commission on Economic Opportunity
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Deloitte
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
National Foreign Language Center, University of Maryland
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Teach for America

Graduate Schools

Clemson University
Georgetown University
Johns Hopkins University
London Business School
New York University
Northwestern University
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM)
University of California
University of Michigan
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
University of Southern California
University of Texas, Austin
Vanderbilt University
Yale University

Where Our Students Have Interned

Alzheimer's Association
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Children's National Health System
City of Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management
Columbia University
Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)
Global Mental Health Program, Columbia University Medical Center
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Johns Hopkins University, Lieber Institute of Brain Development
University of Pennsylvania
University of California, Berkeley
LGBT Center of Central PA
National Eating Disorders Association
New York State Psychiatric Institute
Peloton Advantage
Premier Sports Psychology
YWCA Carlisle Sexual Assault and Rape Crisis Program

Student Perspective

“Community Psychology has been my favorite course I've taken at Dickinson! I am majoring in psychology but, sustainability is still very important to me, so I was thrilled when the class focused on sustainable behavior and how to change behaviors to be more sustainable on a personal and systemic level. I loved diving into various sustainable actions, such as reducing water use, changing transportation modes, reducing GHG emissions, etc., and putting a psychological/cognitive-behavioral spin on it. We reviewed various psychological studies surrounding each environmental behavior and discussed further how to implement what we’ve learned from studies about everyday society.”

— Jada Witkowski ’24

Psychology News

Department News

Positive Trajectories for All

Assistant Professor of Psychology Paula Yust studies friendship and finds fertile ground in her home environment.

Total Recall

Assistant Professor of Psychology Azriel Grysman studies memory, and it's just as interesting and complex as you might think.

Graduate Story: Dara Pappas 鈥�17, Kantar

Graduate Story: Dara Pappas ’17, Kantar

"Staying at the forefront of innovations is crucial," says Dara Pappas '17, whose Dickinson education and AI certification has placed her well ahead of the curve in marketing and research.

Four Countries, One Campus Home

“I have a packed schedule each week, and I love it,” says Caro Carneiro ’24, who’s lived in four countries and found a campus home here as a student-researcher, tour guide and TA.

Psychology Major Jobs and Graduate School Acceptances 2024

Psychology majors secure jobs at Beyond Autism, Imagine 360 and the FARM Institute.

Dickinson Launches Human Anatomy Course

Learn more about Dickinson's first Human Anatomy course.

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Psychology

Psychology

Contact Info

Chair

Department Coordinator

Phone

Fax

Location

Department Features

Study Abroad

Current Courses

Community Involvement

Student Outcomes

Student Perspective

Psychology News

Positive Trajectories for All

Total Recall

Graduate Story: Dara Pappas ’17, Kantar

Four Countries, One Campus Home

Psychology Major Jobs and Graduate School Acceptances 2024

Dickinson Launches Human Anatomy Course