Psychology Major & Minor

Do you want to be a psychologist, counselor or researcher? GC’s rigorous psychology program has an excellent track record of admission into psychology graduate programs. In fact, we rank in the upper 26 percent of all colleges and universities for the number of graduates who earn psychology doctoral degrees. And, if you consider all the psychology alums who have applied to any graduate program — in psychology, social work, business or law — 100 percent have been accepted into graduate school!

How do we do it? Our program features small classes, enthusiastic faculty and a strong emphasis on scientific research methodology. At GC, you will take a broad range of courses in cognitive, social, developmental and clinical psychology, among other social sciences courses. You’ll also find ample research opportunities and internships for hands-on learning. You could assist developmentally disabled adults at Elkhart County Clubhouse or counsel students at a local elementary school. In addition, you’ll participate in regular psychology gatherings, where you’ll meet guest speakers, share research and build strong ties with the Goshen community.

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News & Events

Goshen College graduate Olivia Ginn masters American Sign Language despite being born with only one finger on left hand - The Elkhart Truth

May 9, 2016

Communicating using sign language while missing fingers is like speaking with a lisp, Goshen College graduate Olivia Ginn explains

Read the latest Psyclone

March 2, 2015

This year has ushered in many changes in the department. An exciting addition this year is the psychology forum, an extracurricular meeting where different psychology-related speakers present to the students and faculty.

Psyclone 2014

July 1, 2014

In this new 2014 issue of the Psyclone, Goshen College’s Psychology Department traveled to the Butler Conference for the first time. This is a conference where undergraduate students present their research in a number of

Alumni Feature - Alice Schermerhorn, Ph.D.

July 1, 2014

My research interests are in the area of developmental psychopathology, and focus on associations between exposure to stressors like interparental conflict and children’s socio-emotional development and adjustment.

Beyond the Science Hall: Goshen College excels at preparing students for doctoral degrees

April 24, 2014

When it comes to earning a doctoral degree, Goshen College students have an advantage. At GC, students have more opportunities for undergraduate research, have smaller classes and build relationships with top-notch professors both in and out of the classroom.

Stats

^$77,714

average salary of GC graduates 10 years out

80^%

of Goshen College students study abroad

Top 26^%

of all colleges and universities in graduates receiving Ph.D.s

90^%

of psychology alumni agree that their undergraduate education prepared them for graduate school

95^%

of job-seeking graduates from the GC class of 2015 were employed within one year after graduation

93^%

of 2015 GC seniors who said their overall educational experience was good or excellent

Students & Alumni

Maddy Garber '18

Psychology and Music double major

Maddy Garber '18 is a psychology and music double major from Lancaster, Pennsylvania who participates in choir, intramurals and swing club when she’s not in class. Read more

Julie Reese '91

Professor of Psychology

As a professor and psychologist, Julie Reese seeks to understand culture in all of its parts and illustrate connections between psychology and other disciplines. Read more

Greg Koop '06

Psychology and History Double Major

Greg Koop graduated from Goshen College in 2006 with a degree in psychology and history. Today, he is a postdoctoral researcher in the Memory Modeling Lab at Syracuse University in New York. Read more

Maddie Ruth '14

Psychology Major, Music Minor

Maddie Ruth graduated in 2014 with a psychology major and music minor. She was a member of the tennis team, wrote for the campus newspaper, The Record, played violin in the GC symphony orchestra and sang in chamber ensembles. Read more

Olivia Ginn '16

Psychology, American Sign Language

Olivia Ginn '16 wants to change the perception of mental illness. Read more

Faculty