The 心理学 program at ISU encourages a spirit of active inquiry and critical thinking, life-long learning and development and social responsibility. The curriculum is based on the premise that any student of psychology, regardless of program goals, should be well-informed about basic principles of behavior. The undergraduate degree in psychology prepares students for graduate studies in psychology and related fields as well as employment in a variety of settings including health services, 研究, government and business.

The Department of 心理学 offers both undergraduate and graduate programs. Our graduate programs include a Master's (M.A./M.S.) in General 心理学 and a Doctoral program (小组.D.) in Clinical 心理学.

We also have a 心理学 Clinic that provides services to students and members of the Terre Haute community.

任务 statement:

The Department of 心理学 assists students to achieve their personal and professional potential through training in scientific methods and discipline-specific knowledge, promoting a spirit of active inquiry and critical thought, and fostering a sense of social responsibility.

心理学 教师 Spotlight: Dr. Michelle Wright

米歇尔·F. 赖特,Ph值.D., graduated from DePaul University's Experimental 心理学 program in 2012.  Michelle has worked as a postdoctoral 研究 fellow at Masaryk University in Czechia, 研究 associate at Penn State University, and senior 研究 scientist at DePaul University.  Michelle joined ISU's 心理学 Department in the fall of 2023.  Michelle's graduate and postdoctoral training focused on understanding risk and protective factors asociated with children's, 青少年的, and young adults' exposure to offline (e.g., hate speech) and online (e.g., cyberbullying) risks, as well as how to improve the reach and engagemnt in tnervention programs through the utilization of technology.  在ISU, Michelle is eager to continue this line of 研究 through engaging undergraduate and graduate students in 研究.  In Michelle's spare time, she enjoys political activism and volunteering for organizations that adress food insecurity.

心理学 校友 Spotlight: Leroy Richardson

Leroy Richardson obtained his bachelor's in psychology from Indiana State University in 2015.  Through many of his psychology courses, Leroy was able to gain an understanding of the field of psychology and the importance of psychological 研究.  He participated in various psychology studies and also assisted faculty with their 研究.  One memory that stands out to Leroy is a field trip to the Peoria State Hospital with Dr. Schriver's Abnormal 小组cholgy course, where he learned about the history of many of the patients that resided there.  After graduating from ISU, Leroy served two years as an Americorps member where he mentored and supported elementary school students with the education non-profit City Year.  In 2023, Leroy obtained his Master's in Student Affairs in Higher Education from Ball State University.  Leroy currently works at an education non-profit in Washington, D.C., where he continues to use the skills obtained from his studies at ISU to make meaningful connections with students.

心理学 研究生 Student Spotlight: 凯特·巴顿

凯特·巴顿 is a second-year graduate student in the clinical psychology doctoral program at ISU.  Originally from Tampa, FL, Kate has lived in Dayton, OH and Poughkeepsie, NY, where she pursued her undergraduate studies.  Kate chose ISU's 小组D program for various reasons.  She was particularly drawn to the Pcyhology Clinic's outreach efforts within the Terre Haute community and its commitment to providing affordable services through a sliding scale fee structure.  Kate's long-term career plans are focused on neuropsychology and working in an integrated helathcare setting.  In addition to developing her therapy and assessment skills, Kate is also actively involved in reserch.  Her previous 研究 experience was focused on topics such as coral symbiosis and bleaching, polycystic ovary syndrome, and the gut-brain axis.  Currently, she is involved in Dr. Maldonado's 研究 lab, focusing on the effect of transcranial direct current stimulation (Tdcs) on cognition and aging.

心理学 本科 Student Spotlight: LexAnne Fuchs

LexAnne Fuchs is a junior psychology major from Roachdale, Indiana.  LexAnne chose to major in psychology to gain a deeper understandingof human behavior and mental processes.  She has minors in counseling and philosophy and is also part of the honors program.  最近, LexAnne joined the College of Arts and Sciences Student Ambassador (CASSA) board to represent students of the psychology department at the broader college level.  She was recognized last year as one of the Oustanding Sophomore 学生 in 心理学, and one of her most cherished experiences in psychology occurred during the recognition banquet when she was able to introduce her parents to the faculty members who have significantly  influenced her academic journey.  LexAnne's long-term plans are to pursue a master's degree in clinical mental health counseling and become a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC).