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
95%
of job-seeking graduates from the GC class of 2015 were employed within one year after graduation
90%
of psychology alumni agree that their undergraduate education prepared them for graduate school
$77,714
average salary of GC graduates 10 years out
Learn more about Goshen College's exceptional academic outcomes and national rankings.
Students & Alumni
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 and Music double major
Maddy Garber '18
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.
Maddy's story
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, American Sign Language
Olivia Ginn '16
Olivia Ginn '16 wants to change the perception of mental illness.
Olivia's story
Psychology and History Double Major
Greg Koop '06
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.
Greg's story
