The Department of Psychology is committed to excellence in education and research in behavioral and psychological sciences. We endeavor to prepare students to be active as empathic, knowledgeable citizens and lifelong learners who are well equipped to contribute to local and global communities and the discipline of psychology as they realize their educational and career goals.
The Department of Psychology's dedicated and award-winning faculty and staff create meaningful student experiences in the classroom setting and beyond. As a result, undergraduate and graduate students benefit from high-quality and innovative education and training experiences in the dynamic field of psychology. The department has established partnerships with several local entities to offer internships to undergraduate and graduate students.
Our team values and prioritizes building strong student/advisee relationships that promote student success, mutual respect, and collaborative and productive research. Students are encouraged to engage in scholarly activities that contribute to individual professional growth the advancement of the science and profession of psychology. With our many dedicated research laboratories and clinics, faculty members and students work collaboratively on projects that advance the field of psychology in real and meaningful ways. Students engage in scholarly activities through their work in our research labs or community settings, attending and presenting at regional and national conferences, building professional skills and relationships, and publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
We offer undergraduate and graduate programs on-campus and online. We also provide several resources for our online and on-campus students, including research support and student organizations.
Graduates of FHSU’s Psychology Programs confidently enter careers in the field of their choosing with invaluable undergraduate and graduate educational, service, and research experiences as well as the necessary professional comportment to help ensure their success in their chosen field.