Take advantage of a broad and diverse selection of courses in which the primary emphasis is on the scientific understanding of behavior. You'll engage in high impact learning practices such as internships, study abroad, specialized classes, and research.

At Juniata, more than 60 percent of psychology students conduct research. Our students present empirical findings at national and regional conferences (e.g., American Psychological Association, Eastern Psychological Association, NorthEastern Evolutionary Psychology Society) and, in collaboration with their faculty mentors, publish in scholarly journals.

Psychology

You'll engage in high impact learning practices such as internships, study abroad, specialized classes, and research.

Psychology

Take advantage of a broad and diverse selection of courses in which the primary emphasis is on the scientific understanding of behavior. You'll engage in high impact learning practices such as internships, study abroad, specialized classes, and research.

At Juniata, more than 60 percent of psychology students conduct research. Our students present empirical findings at national and regional conferences (e.g., American Psychological Association, Eastern Psychological Association, NorthEastern Evolutionary Psychology Society) and, in collaboration with their faculty mentors, publish in scholarly journals.

You'll engage in high impact learning practices such as internships, study abroad, specialized classes, and research.

Psychology

Take advantage of a broad and diverse selection of courses in which the primary emphasis is on the scientific understanding of behavior. You'll engage in high impact learning practices such as internships, study abroad, specialized classes, and research.

At Juniata, more than 60 percent of psychology students conduct research. Our students present empirical findings at national and regional conferences (e.g., American Psychological Association, Eastern Psychological Association, NorthEastern Evolutionary Psychology Society) and, in collaboration with their faculty mentors, publish in scholarly journals.

You'll engage in high impact learning practices such as internships, study abroad, specialized classes, and research.

Psychology

Take advantage of a broad and diverse selection of courses in which the primary emphasis is on the scientific understanding of behavior. You'll engage in high impact learning practices such as internships, study abroad, specialized classes, and research.

At Juniata, more than 60 percent of psychology students conduct research. Our students present empirical findings at national and regional conferences (e.g., American Psychological Association, Eastern Psychological Association, NorthEastern Evolutionary Psychology Society) and, in collaboration with their faculty mentors, publish in scholarly journals.

You'll engage in high impact learning practices such as internships, study abroad, specialized classes, and research.

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    Jasmine Boots ’22

    POE: Psychology

    Jasmine's tenure at Juniata focused on community-engaged research, notably examining barriers to mental health care access in Huntingdon County. She developed a resource guide for services, presented findings at the Eastern Psychological Conference, and interned with Juniata's office of institutional effectiveness. Jasmine is now pursuing a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Minnesota State University.

    Featured Alumni

    Jasmine Boots ’22

    POE: Psychology

    Jasmine's tenure at Juniata focused on community-engaged research, notably examining barriers to mental health care access in Huntingdon County. She developed a resource guide for services, presented findings at the Eastern Psychological Conference, and interned with Juniata's office of institutional effectiveness. Jasmine is now pursuing a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Minnesota State University.

  • Mayra Duarte Da Veiga ’23
    Featured Alumni

    Mayra Duarte Da Veiga ’23

    POE: Psychology with Secondary Emphases in Education and Biology

    Mayra's research work with Dr. Territa Poole generated a study entitled “Project C.A.U.S.E.: Using an Antiracist Ideological Perspective to Examine Disparities among Underrepresented Student Populations.” It was selected to be presented at the annual conference of the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI).

    Featured Alumni

    Mayra Duarte Da Veiga ’23

    POE: Psychology with Secondary Emphases in Education and Biology

    Mayra's research work with Dr. Territa Poole generated a study entitled “Project C.A.U.S.E.: Using an Antiracist Ideological Perspective to Examine Disparities among Underrepresented Student Populations.” It was selected to be presented at the annual conference of the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI).

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    Featured Alumni

    Hannah Dees '23

    POE: Psychology

    Hannah accepted a lab coordinator position with the Michigan Neurogenetics and Developmental Psychopathology (MiND) and Translational and Developmental Neuroscience (TaD) labs at the University of Michigan.

    Featured Alumni

    Hannah Dees '23

    POE: Psychology

    Hannah accepted a lab coordinator position with the Michigan Neurogenetics and Developmental Psychopathology (MiND) and Translational and Developmental Neuroscience (TaD) labs at the University of Michigan.

 

Why Study Psychology at Juniata College?

"The psychology department is dedicated to helping you have the experiences you need to launch you into your future," says Dr. Kathryn Westcott, professor of psychology and chair of Juniata's psychology department. "We really get to know you across your four years here."

Why Study Psychology at Juniata College?

"The psychology department is dedicated to helping you have the experiences you need to launch you into your future," says Dr. Kathryn Westcott, professor of psychology and chair of Juniata's psychology department. "We really get to know you across your four years here."

Why Study Psychology at Juniata College?

"The psychology department is dedicated to helping you have the experiences you need to launch you into your future," says Dr. Kathryn Westcott, professor of psychology and chair of Juniata's psychology department. "We really get to know you across your four years here."

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Study Abroad

Through study abroad, psychology students have the opportunity to be more directly exposed to locations, issues, and cultures that are relevant to their current and future professional interests. In addition, students may have the opportunity to take courses that are not offered in our department: e.g., Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Psychological Testing, or Sleep & Dreams. Destinations include: England, Northern Ireland, France, Australia, Germany, Spain, Ecuador, Greece, The Gambia, Czech Republic, New Zealand, and Scotland. Learn more about study abroad opportunities here.

Study Abroad

Through study abroad, psychology students have the opportunity to be more directly exposed to locations, issues, and cultures that are relevant to their current and future professional interests. In addition, students may have the opportunity to take courses that are not offered in our department: e.g., Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Psychological Testing, or Sleep & Dreams. Destinations include: England, Northern Ireland, France, Australia, Germany, Spain, Ecuador, Greece, The Gambia, Czech Republic, New Zealand, and Scotland. Learn more about study abroad opportunities here.