Department of Psychology

Welcome to the Psychology Department!

The faculty and staff of the Psychology Department welcome you to our website. We hope to provide you with accessible, timely, and complete information about our course offerings, programs of study, our achievements, and the field of psychology.

The undergraduate program in Psychology leads to a Bachelor of Arts degree. Students gain an understanding of the methods and findings that characterize psychology as the science of behavior and mental processes. In addition, an honors track and programs leading a minor in Psychology provide students with opportunities to develop skills and knowledge in the field of psychology that best suit diverse needs and aspirations. IUP's chapter of Psi Chi, the honor society for psychology, provides recognition and opportunities for eligible students.

At the graduate level, a Psy.D. degree (Doctor of Psychology) is offered in the field of clinical psychology.

The Psychology faculty includes twenty-five full-time members. Members of the department hold postsecondary credentials in a broad range of specialties in psychology in addition to degrees in related fields that include English, Russian, history, physical education, and sport science. These degrees have been earned at more than twenty-five different colleges and universities in seventeen states and four countries.