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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

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Psychology (Minor)

Minor

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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Paying for College

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Explore PNW scholarships–including specialty ones for our students.

News & Announcements

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PNW graduates in the procession at spring 2023 commencement. A mortar board decorated with PNW is visible, as is the Nils K. Nelson Bioscience Innovation Building in the background.

Purdue University Northwest Graduates Encouraged to Remember Civics at Spring Commencement

Purdue University Northwest graduates were urged to uphold the values and freedoms afforded to them as U.S. residents and exhibit service to others as exemplary, participatory civilians in a democracy, during PNW’s spring 2023 commencement Saturday, May 6.

Ashley Bravo

Up to bat: Meet PNW 2023 graduate Ashley Bravo

Ashley Bravo, ’23, is graduating as a double major of Integrative Human Health and Psychology.

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Lionhearted Leaders: Robert Hallock

Professor Robert Hallock’s wide-ranging research interests in psychology include animal conditioning, taste and smell perception, and also undergraduate drug use.

Upcoming Events

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Jun 12

Summer 2023 Session II Classes Begin

Summer 2023 Session II classes begin including the eight-week session and second four-week session.

Jun 18

Deadline to Submit Summer 2023 Application to Graduate

Summer 2023 candidates for graduation must apply to graduate in myPNW.

Jul 10

Psyched for Summer Camp!

Campesr ages 13 to 18 can 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.

Aug 21

Fall 2023 Classes Begin

We’re excited to kick off another semester of learning and PNW Pride. Power Onward! Fall 2023 Classes begin Monday, August 21, 2023.