Psychology - Albright College
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Psychology - Albright College
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Psychology
Understand behavior. Study the mind. Make a meaningful impact.
Psychology at Albright helps students explore why people think, feel, and act the way they do. The program blends scientific inquiry with hands-on application, preparing graduates for careers in counseling, research, healthcare, education, and beyond.
About the Program
Through redesigned courses and strong advising structures, students build quantitative reasoning skills, learn research design, and gain the ability to interpret scientific evidence—abilities essential to success in both graduate school and professional settings.
Hands-On Learning
Students complete internships, senior theses, independent research studies, and workshop-based career preparation. Many co-author publications or present at academic conferences.
Program Goals
Course Requirements
Opportunities
Faculty
Knowledge Base in Psychology:
Students should demonstrate fundamental knowledge and comprehension of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, historical trends, and empirical findings to discuss how psychological principles apply to behavioral problems.
Scientific Inquiry and Critical Thinking:
Students will develop skills in scientific reasoning, problem solving, interpreting behavior, studying research, and applying research design principles to drawing conclusions about psychological phenomena.
Ethical and Social Responsibility in a Massive World:
Students will learn to apply ethical standards, build and enhance interpersonal relationships, and adopt values that build a community at local, national, and global levels.
Communication:
Students should demonstrate competence in writing and in oral and interpersonal communication skills.
Professional Development:
Students will learn to apply psychology-specific content and skills, effective self-reflection, project-management skills, teamwork skills, and prepare for their careers.
Full Course Catalogue
Course Descriptions
Major Requirements
All of the following core requirements
PSY 100 General Psychology (fulfills GS Foundations Social Science course)
PSY 200 Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences (fulfills GS Foundations Quantitative course)
PSY 201 Research Methods in Psychology
PSY 405 or 406 Senior Seminar
Three from Group I (Social, Developmental, and Clinical Approaches)
PSY 206 Social Psychology
PSY 210 Health Psychology
PSY 250 Personality
PSY 230 Human Development -OR- PSY240: Child Development
PSY 390 Adult Psychopathology -OR- PSY391: Child Psychopathology
Three from Group II (Biological, Cognitive, and Evolutionary Approaches)
PSY 205 Biological Psychology
PSY 305 Behavioral Neuroscience
PSY 319 Evolutionary Psychology
PSY 340 Cognition
PSY 350 Animal Behavior and Cognition
PSY 355 Motivation
PSY 360 Sensation and Perception
Group III (Elective courses) (2 must be 300-level or higher)
Any PSY course not already taken
One related course (200-level or higher) in the social or natural sciences or an additional psychology course (200-level or higher)
Total: 15 courses (2 captured for General Studies)
Combined Major Requirements
PSY 100 General Psychology (fulfills GS Foundations Social Science course)
PSY 200 Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences Research Design and Analysis I (fulfills GS Foundations Quantitative course)
PSY 201 Research Methods in Psychology Design and Analysis II
PSY 405 or 406 Senior Seminar 123
Note: Sociology co-majors may take SOC210 Research Methods and SOC211
Statistics instead of PSY200 and PSY201, and if so, they must take any 2 additional psychology courses in place of PSY200 and Psy201.
Two from Group I (Social, Developmental, and Clinical Approaches)
PSY 206 Social Psychology
PSY 210 Health Psychology
PSY 250 Personality
PSY 230 Human Development -OR- PSY240 Child Development
PSY 390 Adult Psychopathology -OR- PSY391 Child Psychopathology
Two from Group II (Biological, Cognitive, and Evolutionary Approaches)
PSY 205 Biological Psychology
PSY 305 Behavioral Neuroscience
PSY 319 Evolutionary Psychology
PSY 340 Cognition
PSY 350: Animal Behavior and Cognition
PSY 355 Motivation
PSY 360 Sensation and Perception
One from Group III (Elective courses)
Any PSY course not already taken
Total: 9 courses (2 captured for General Studies)
Child Development Track
The Psychology Department offers a track in Child Development. This track is primarily for full Psychology majors but may be completed by Combined Psychology majors and students in other majors (such as Child & Family Studies and Psychobiology) who have the prerequisites.
PSY 240 Child Development
PSY 391 Child Psychopathology
400-level Child-Focused Psychology course
Three from the following, one MUST be a PSY course:
PSY 345 Language Development
PSY 346 Social Development
PSY347 Adolescent Development
PSY 306 Psychology Special Topics, Child Focused
PSY 395/396/397 Advanced Lab or Assessment, Child Focused Project 124
PSY 401 Child-Focused Field Experience/Internship (if not used for requirement #3)
PSY 406 Child-Focused Seminar (if not used for requirement #3)
SOC 203 Human Services
SOC 261 The Family
SOC 302 Juvenile Delinquency
SOC 271 Work and Family Conflict
Honor Society & Scholarly Community:
Eligible students can join
Psi Chi
, the National Honor Society in Psychology, which recognizes academic excellence and encourages involvement in psychological science.
Internships and Career Support
Students can connect with the
Career Development Center
to find internships or practicum experiences in hospitals, schools, social service agencies, business settings, or human resources placements, gaining practical experience in psychology‑related environments.
ACRE Undergraduate Research
Students in any major can engage in interdisciplinary undergraduate research through the
Albright Creative Research Experience (ACRE)
, partnering with faculty mentors to pursue independent research or creative projects and present their work beyond the classroom.
Accelerated Pathway to a Master’s in Counseling Psychology
Albright psychology majors can take advantage of a formal partnership with Elizabethtown College that offers a streamlined application process, waived application fee, and a 15% tuition discount toward a
Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology
.
Erin Deneke
Adjunct Faculty
Tracey Estriplet-Adams
Adjunct Faculty
Sarah Gerloff
Adjunct Faculty
Jillian Gosselin
Adjunct Faculty
Julia Heberle , Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Psychology
Susan Hughes , Ph.D.
Professor of Psychology
Salahadin Lotfi
Adjunct Faculty
Svyatoslav Prokhorets , Ph.D.
Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology
Curriculum Highlights
Redesigned PSY 200, PSY 201, and new PSY 202 Research Experience
Faculty-led workshops on graduate school readiness and career skills
Opportunities for College Honors and distinction through original research
Internships in behavioral health, research centers, and community agencies
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Psychology
Understand behavior. Study the mind. Make a meaningful impact.
Psychology at Albright helps students explore why people think, feel, and act the way they do. The program blends scientific inquiry with hands-on application, preparing graduates for careers in counseling, research, healthcare, education, and beyond.
About the Program
Through redesigned courses and strong advising structures, students build quantitative reasoning skills, learn research design, and gain the ability to interpret scientific evidence—abilities essential to success in both graduate school and professional settings.
Hands-On Learning
Students complete internships, senior theses, independent research studies, and workshop-based career preparation. Many co-author publications or present at academic conferences.
Program Goals
Course Requirements
Opportunities
Faculty
Knowledge Base in Psychology:
Students should demonstrate fundamental knowledge and comprehension of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, historical trends, and empirical findings to discuss how psychological principles apply to behavioral problems.
Scientific Inquiry and Critical Thinking:
Students will develop skills in scientific reasoning, problem solving, interpreting behavior, studying research, and applying research design principles to drawing conclusions about psychological phenomena.
Ethical and Social Responsibility in a Massive World:
Students will learn to apply ethical standards, build and enhance interpersonal relationships, and adopt values that build a community at local, national, and global levels.
Communication:
Students should demonstrate competence in writing and in oral and interpersonal communication skills.
Professional Development:
Students will learn to apply psychology-specific content and skills, effective self-reflection, project-management skills, teamwork skills, and prepare for their careers.
Full Course Catalogue
Course Descriptions
Major Requirements
All of the following core requirements
PSY 100 General Psychology (fulfills GS Foundations Social Science course)
PSY 200 Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences (fulfills GS Foundations Quantitative course)
PSY 201 Research Methods in Psychology
PSY 405 or 406 Senior Seminar
Three from Group I (Social, Developmental, and Clinical Approaches)
PSY 206 Social Psychology
PSY 210 Health Psychology
PSY 250 Personality
PSY 230 Human Development -OR- PSY240: Child Development
PSY 390 Adult Psychopathology -OR- PSY391: Child Psychopathology
Three from Group II (Biological, Cognitive, and Evolutionary Approaches)
PSY 205 Biological Psychology
PSY 305 Behavioral Neuroscience
PSY 319 Evolutionary Psychology
PSY 340 Cognition
PSY 350 Animal Behavior and Cognition
PSY 355 Motivation
PSY 360 Sensation and Perception
Group III (Elective courses) (2 must be 300-level or higher)
Any PSY course not already taken
One related course (200-level or higher) in the social or natural sciences or an additional psychology course (200-level or higher)
Total: 15 courses (2 captured for General Studies)
Combined Major Requirements
PSY 100 General Psychology (fulfills GS Foundations Social Science course)
PSY 200 Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences Research Design and Analysis I (fulfills GS Foundations Quantitative course)
PSY 201 Research Methods in Psychology Design and Analysis II
PSY 405 or 406 Senior Seminar 123
Note: Sociology co-majors may take SOC210 Research Methods and SOC211
Statistics instead of PSY200 and PSY201, and if so, they must take any 2 additional psychology courses in place of PSY200 and Psy201.
Two from Group I (Social, Developmental, and Clinical Approaches)
PSY 206 Social Psychology
PSY 210 Health Psychology
PSY 250 Personality
PSY 230 Human Development -OR- PSY240 Child Development
PSY 390 Adult Psychopathology -OR- PSY391 Child Psychopathology
Two from Group II (Biological, Cognitive, and Evolutionary Approaches)
PSY 205 Biological Psychology
PSY 305 Behavioral Neuroscience
PSY 319 Evolutionary Psychology
PSY 340 Cognition
PSY 350: Animal Behavior and Cognition
PSY 355 Motivation
PSY 360 Sensation and Perception
One from Group III (Elective courses)
Any PSY course not already taken
Total: 9 courses (2 captured for General Studies)
Child Development Track
The Psychology Department offers a track in Child Development. This track is primarily for full Psychology majors but may be completed by Combined Psychology majors and students in other majors (such as Child & Family Studies and Psychobiology) who have the prerequisites.
PSY 240 Child Development
PSY 391 Child Psychopathology
400-level Child-Focused Psychology course
Three from the following, one MUST be a PSY course:
PSY 345 Language Development
PSY 346 Social Development
PSY347 Adolescent Development
PSY 306 Psychology Special Topics, Child Focused
PSY 395/396/397 Advanced Lab or Assessment, Child Focused Project 124
PSY 401 Child-Focused Field Experience/Internship (if not used for requirement #3)
PSY 406 Child-Focused Seminar (if not used for requirement #3)
SOC 203 Human Services
SOC 261 The Family
SOC 302 Juvenile Delinquency
SOC 271 Work and Family Conflict
Honor Society & Scholarly Community:
Eligible students can join
Psi Chi
, the National Honor Society in Psychology, which recognizes academic excellence and encourages involvement in psychological science.
Internships and Career Support
Students can connect with the
Career Development Center
to find internships or practicum experiences in hospitals, schools, social service agencies, business settings, or human resources placements, gaining practical experience in psychology‑related environments.
ACRE Undergraduate Research
Students in any major can engage in interdisciplinary undergraduate research through the
Albright Creative Research Experience (ACRE)
, partnering with faculty mentors to pursue independent research or creative projects and present their work beyond the classroom.
Accelerated Pathway to a Master’s in Counseling Psychology
Albright psychology majors can take advantage of a formal partnership with Elizabethtown College that offers a streamlined application process, waived application fee, and a 15% tuition discount toward a
Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology
.
Erin Deneke
Adjunct Faculty
Tracey Estriplet-Adams
Adjunct Faculty
Sarah Gerloff
Adjunct Faculty
Jillian Gosselin
Adjunct Faculty
Julia Heberle , Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Psychology
Susan Hughes , Ph.D.
Professor of Psychology
Salahadin Lotfi
Adjunct Faculty
Svyatoslav Prokhorets , Ph.D.
Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology
Curriculum Highlights
Redesigned PSY 200, PSY 201, and new PSY 202 Research Experience
Faculty-led workshops on graduate school readiness and career skills
Opportunities for College Honors and distinction through original research
Internships in behavioral health, research centers, and community agencies