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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.

Kickstart Your Career

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

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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.

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.

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.

Resources

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Invest in Your Future

Student Resources

Take advantage of resources, including scholarships and student organizations.

Amanda D. Zelechoski

Meet Psychology

Our Faculty

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

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Paying for College

Explore Scholarships

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

PNW Acorn Award Winners

Multiple PNW faculty and staff members earn Purdue system recognition for multimillion dollar research grants

Thirteen PNW faculty and staff members are being recognized by Purdue University’s Office of Research for impactful scholarly initiatives that have earned millions of dollars in external funding.

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Purdue University Northwest named among 2025 best Midwest universities by U.S. News & World Report

PNW was ranked as a top public regional university in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 annual Best Colleges rankings, while also being recognized for student social mobility.

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Purdue University Northwest Announces Wide Range of Summer Camp Programs for K-12 Students

Parents looking for fun and engaging programs for their children for summer 2024 can check out more than 20 programs serving a variety of interests for K-12 students. PNW summer camps allow participants to have fun while gaining memorable hands-on experiences.

Upcoming Events

Dec 07

Fall 2024 Classes End

Fall Classes end Saturday, December 7. Next week are final exams! Make sure to study and enjoy your break after!

Dec 09

Fall 2024 Final Exams

Get ready to start your final exams! Final exams run from Monday, December 9, through Saturday, December 14.

Dec 14

Fall 2024 Commencement

Fall 2024 Commencement ceremonies will be held indoors at the Hammond campus on Saturday, December 14, 2024.

Dec 17

Fall 2024 Final Grades Due

A reminder to all faculty that final grades are due by Tuesday, December 17 at 5 p.m. (Central Time Zone). Enjoy your break!