Department of Psychology | School of Humanities and Sciences

Learn. Research. Experience.

Through faculty guidance and hands-on studies, you'll learn how psychology professionals conduct impactful research. In all of your classes, research, and internships, as well as relationships with mentors, you'll gain a greater scientific understanding of human and animal behavior.

Psychology student participating in Tots on Bots program.

Take a look at your future

Want a quick overview of where (and how) our psychology students launch their careers?

Here's a closer look

The department offers two majors and a psychology minor. It also participates in the interdisciplinary minors in counseling and in neuroscience.

Learn more about the Psychology Major (B.A.).
Learn more about the Applied Psychology Major (B.S.).
Learn more about the Psychology Minor.
Learn more about the Counseling Minor.
Learn more about the Neuroscience Minor.

Internships

Before graduation many of our students take advantage of the department's internship opportunities.

Student Accomplishments

Psychology students regularly attend conferences where they present the results of their own research.

Work with Faculty

All psychology majors receive close contact with faculty members through our unique research team program.

Professor Nancy Rader at Tots on Bots program.

Meet Our Faculty

Learn more about our dedicated faculty members.

Students participating in Tots on Bots program.

Explore our Course Offerings

Get a sample of current and upcoming courses in the department.

Psychology Experiments

Students and faculty conduct a number of research studies each semester. If you are interested in participating, you can sign up online. Most studies take place in laboratories on campus, but some may be available online.

Explore our current studies.

Questions?

Department of Psychology
119 Williams Hall

Mary Turner DePalma, Chair
Maria Russell, Administrative Assistant

mrussell@ithaca.edu

607-274-3304