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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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Invest in Your Future

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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Paying for College

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Explore PNW scholarships–including specialty ones for our students.

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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.

News & Announcements

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Purdue University Northwest recognized among 2026 best Midwest universities by U.S. News & World Report

Purdue University Northwest earned several recognitions for its academic quality and social mobility in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Colleges rankings. Among the newly published rankings, PNW earned a top 50 recognition for its undergraduate engineering programs.

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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.

Upcoming Events

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Oct 13

Fall Break

PNW will observe Fall Break on Monday and Tuesday, October 13 and 14, 2025.

Oct 20

The Gabby Petito Story – Fireside Chat

Join us for a powerful and informative discussion on Gabby Petito’s story and the warning signs that were missed.

Oct 27

Spring 2026 Priority Registration Begins

Priority Registration for Spring 2026 begins October 27. Register promptly for the best selection of course days and times.

Nov 14

Last Day to Drop a Full-Term Fall 2025 Course

The last day to drop a Full-Term Fall 2025 Course is Friday, November 14, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.