Goshen College’s psychology program is one of the best in the country, with an excellent track record of admission into top graduate programs. Our small classes, enthusiastic faculty, and a strong emphasis on research methodology make us stand out from other psychology schools. Students will find ample research opportunities and internships for hands-on learning to get the most out of their education. Whether you’re looking to major or minor in psychology, GC is the perfect place to start your journey.
Do you want to help people live their best lives? Are you interested in the human mind, human behavior, and mental disorders? Then the psychology program at GC might be the perfect fit for you.
Through Goshen College’s psychology program, you will discover plenty of research possibilities and internships for hands-on learning. All of this prepares you for a successful career in psychology, whether you pursue a doctorate or become a licensed counselor or therapist.
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. We rank in the upper 26 percent of all colleges and universities for the number of graduates who earn psychology doctoral degrees. And, considering all the psychology alums who have applied to any graduate program — in psychology, social work, business, or law — 100% 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. At GC, you will take a broad range of cognitive, social, developmental, and clinical psychology courses, among other social science courses.
The psychology program at Goshen College offers:
You will also find ample research opportunities and internships for hands-on learning. You could:
Many of our students complete doctoral programs in clinical, counseling, or forensic psychology and become licensed psychologists.
Students who choose counseling careers often work in schools, colleges, hospitals, private practices, and community mental health centers. Here are just a few of the many ways our psychology alumni have used their degrees:
If you are interested in learning more about our psychology program, contact us today! We would be happy to answer any questions you may have or provide additional information. Financial aid is available. Simply fill out the information request form below to get started.
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of all colleges and universities in graduates receiving Ph.D.s
of psychology alumni agree that their undergraduate education prepared them for graduate school
of graduates from the GC Class of 2017 were employed, in grad school or service within one year after graduation
of job-seeking graduates from the GC class of 2016 were employed within one year after graduation
average salary of GC graduates 10 years out
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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 storyMaddy 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.
Maddy's storyMaddie 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 storyAdhika Ezra ‘22 chose Goshen College for its commitment to sustainability and its soccer program.
Adhika's storyOlivia Ginn '16 is using her American Sign Language skills to help others.
Olivia's storyRobin Lambert ’23, a social work and psychology double major, chose Goshen for its unique social work program and intimate class sizes.
Robin's storyAmanda Sensenig
Associate Professor of Psychology
