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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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.
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.
My education at PNW has taught me how to work independently.
PNW Named Among 2024 Best Midwest Universities by U.S. News & World Report
Purdue University Northwest earned recognitions for several undergraduate programs—including PNW’s undergraduate program in psychology—and social mobility in U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 annual Best Colleges rankings.
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News & Announcements
Assessing the future: Meet 2023 PNW Graduate Sydney Stone
A single high school class ignited a passion inside Sydney Stone, ’23, and set her on the path she will soon conclude at Purdue University Northwest (PNW) with a bachelor of science in Psychology.
Purdue Northwest welcomes renowned psychiatrist Dr. Bruce Perry for campus visit
Renowned clinician, researcher and scholar Dr. Bruce Perry will deliver talks at Purdue Northwest on Oct. 15 and 16 that are open to the public.
PNW Named Among 2024 Best Midwest Universities by U.S. News & World Report
Purdue University Northwest earned recognitions for several undergraduate programs and social mobility in U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 annual Best Colleges rankings, released Monday, Sept. 18.
Upcoming Events
Dec 09
Fall 2023 Commencement
Fall 2023 Commencement ceremonies will be held indoors at the Hammond campus on Saturday, December 9, 2023.
Dec 22
Winter Recess – University Closed
Purdue University Northwest will be closed from Friday, December 22 to Monday, January 1 for winter recess. Campus offices will reopen Tuesday, January 2,