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Department of Psychology

We foster a student-centered learning environment, rooted in psychology’s principles and facilitating effective communication skills and social growth.

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Our rigorous programs bring real-world experience to the classroom, building the knowledge you need to succeed.

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Undergraduate

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Psychology

BS

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Psychology (Minor)

Minor

Graduate

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Doctor of Psychology

PsyD

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Master's in Psychology

MS

I did my psychology internship my sophomore year. I was shadowing a clinical psychologist who did assessments, and that’s when I realized assessments were what I wanted to do.

Sydney Stone, ’23, Psychology

Daizha Hunter

Psychology is so broad… There are so many career paths you can take and I liked the flexibility of being able to change my path if I want to.

Daizha Hunter, Psychology, ’22

PNW helps me Power Onward with the amount of help available at the university, whether it be clubs, tutoring options, or one-on-one time with professors.

Breona Keys, ’22, Psychology

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My education at PNW has taught me how to work independently.

McKenna Haynes
Psychology, ’21

PNW is unique because of this collective spirit of acceptance, support and appreciation for diversity that is embodied by the campus community.

Joel Tokarczyk, ’20, Psychology

Resources

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Student Resources

Take advantage of resources, including scholarships and student organizations.

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Meet Psychology

Our Faculty

Our faculty are accomplished in teaching, research, publication, and practice.

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NWI IMPETUS

Our Work

The NWI IMPETUS program seeks to increase and enhance prevention child trauma prevention and intervention efforts throughout Northwest Indiana.

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Minding the Future: Meet 2025 PNW Graduate Chloe Belford

For Student President Chloe Belford, ‘25, a passion for criminal justice and a pivotal class in elementary psychology prompted a degree in Psychology.

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Charting a Career: Meet 2025 PNW graduate Grace Mumaugh

Grace Mumaugh’s, ’25, her desire to care for others has led her to a B.S. in Nursing, along with a minor in Psychology from Purdue University Northwest.

Leanna Steverson

Psyched for the future: Meet PNW 2025 graduate Leanna Steverson

Leanna Steverson, BS’25, is not one to rest on her laurels — except maybe for a short, well-deserved break after completing her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Purdue University Northwest (PNW).

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Jun 14

First 4-week Module Classes End

Classes end that run the first four weeks of the Summer Session (May 19 to June 13).

Jun 16

Summer 8-week and Second 4-week Classes Begin

Summer 8-week (June 16 to August 8) and Second 4-week (June 16 to July 11) Classes Begin

Jun 22

Deadline to Apply to Graduate for Summer 2025

Speak with your academic advisor to make sure you are eligible to graduate and submit your application.

Jun 23

Psyched for Summer! Camp

Get Psyched for Summer by participating in hands-on experiences that explore how our brains function, how we develop as humans, and why we behave, think and feel the way we do.