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Psychological Science

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Big Questions of the Mind Applied to the World

If you're passionate about the way the mind works - how our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors operate - psychology is the field for you. Psychological science is a vast discipline committed to understanding how functions of the brain and mind underlie human and nonhuman behavior. This social science is poised to address society's big questions and challenges, from prejudice and bias to multi-sensory perception and memory. In the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Department of Psychological Science, you will be immersed in courses that put science and research into practice. You will learn to formulate psychological research questions, lead experiments, collect and analyze data, and present the findings.

Student and Faculty Research That Addresses Big Issues

The Department of Psychological Science's students and faculty are working together to promote social change and improve lives. 

  • Through community-engaged learning and lab projects, they investigate major issues, such as racism and sexual violence, and work with businesses and non-profit organizations to create healthier individuals and communities.
  • Through evidence-based learning and data analysis, you'll have the opportunity to explore areas such as mental health, social justice, learning, brain function, and child development.
  • This collaborative environment puts knowledge into practice, helping you make a difference while you build real-world skills in the field.
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Opportunities in Psychological Science

 

Taking Psychology Beyond Textbooks

The Department of Psychological Science prides itself on providing a wealth of valuable learning opportunities, from study-away programs and internships to community-engaged learning. The activities and exploration you do as a Psychology student help you identify career goals and the skills and steps for achieving them. Explore the many ways to engage with Psychological Science.

 

Research — Collaborate with faculty engaged in diverse and important research topics

Internship — Apply your knowledge in real-world settings, network with professionals, and gain valuable insights into your career path

Careers and Graduate School — Receive guidance and resources to launch into a career or grad school

Community-Engaged Learning — Work with partners off campus to deepen your classroom learning

Student Clubs — Have fun and build relationships with others interested in psychology

Study Away — Immerse yourself in another culture while continuing your academic coursework

Student Honors and Awards — Earn recognition for your commitment to and academic excellence in psychological science inside and outside the classroom

 

Explore Opportunities in Psychological Science

My primary areas of research focus on understanding how our minds interpret the world around us (perception) and how we process or ignore a subset of what we perceive (attention). ”
Lauren Hecht - Psychology

A Top-Tier Psychology Department In Minnesota

When you join the Psychological Science program at Â鶹ÊÓƵ, you become part of one of the most popular majors at the College. Located in Saint Peter, MN, the stunning Â鶹ÊÓƵ Â鶹ÊÓƵ campus is a perfect place to build close-knit relationships with friends and classmates and have proximity to big-city opportunities. You're minutes away from the medium-sized city of Mankato and an hour from the dynamic Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Our award-winning faculty are committed to your growth and success. Studying psychology provides a solid foundation for understanding human behavior and prepares you for a fulfilling and impactful career.

Contact Psychological Science

Email:Ìýpsychology-dept [at] gustavus.edu (psychology-dept[at]gustavus[dot]edu)
Phone:Ìý(507) 933-7413

Beck Academic Hall, 252
800 West College Avenue
Saint Peter, MN 56082

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