2016 Psyclone Newsletter
Read the 2016 Psyclone below, download a copy, or view prior issues. The Psyclone is the longest running departmental newsletter at Goshen College. It is published annually by the Psychology Department.
Psychology Major & Minor
About
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.
News & Events
Goshen College graduate Olivia Ginn masters American Sign Language despite being born with only one finger on left hand – The Elkhart Truth
Communicating using sign language while missing fingers is like speaking with a lisp, Goshen College graduate Olivia Ginn explains
Read the latest Psyclone
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.
Stats
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
91%
of job-seeking graduates from the GC class of 2016 were employed within one year after graduation
Learn more about Goshen College's exceptional academic outcomes and national rankings.
Students & Alumni
Professor of Psychology
Julie Reese '91
As a professor and psychologist, Julie Reese seeks to understand culture in all of its parts and illustrate connections between psychology and other disciplines.
Julie's story
Psychology Major, Music Minor
Maddie Ruth '14
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.
Maddie's story
Psychology, American Sign Language
Olivia Ginn '16
Olivia Ginn '16 wants to change the perception of mental illness.
Olivia's story
Journalism, Psychology, Graphic Design
Olivia Copsey ’19
Olivia Copsey is a journalism and psychology double major and graphic design minor from Goshen Indiana. She transferred from Hesston College in Kansas in 2017. She is a member of Women’s World Choir and works for t
Olivia's story
Psychology
Diana Ramirez ’20
Diana Ramirez ’20 is a psychology major from Ligonier, Indiana. She is a member of the Goshen College women’s soccer team and Latino Student Union.
Diana's story
Psychology
Prashansa Dickson '16
Prashansa graduated in 2016 with a degree in psychology. Originally from Allahbad, India, she was given a full scholarship to Maastricht University in the Netherlands to pursue a master's degree in forensic psychology.
Prashansa's story
