Program Overview
You will develop a foundational understanding of the theories, principles, methodologies, research findings and applications of psychology. You’ll also closely collaborate with faculty in extensive research projects leading to opportunities to be published in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at regional, national, and international conferences.
Learning Experiences
Students in the psychology program frequently assist with faculty research. One example is professor Mitchell Metzger’s memory performance research, where six psychology students tested more than 200 other AU students in the cognitive psychology lab. They used spatial information to bolster memory performance. The results were then published in the Journal of Cognitive Psychology.
Another example is the grant-funded international research Associate Professor Chris Chartier is conducting. Chartier’s Psychological Science Accelerator will play a critical role in achieving more diverse samples of data for these international studies to provide reliable answers to big questions.
Psychology Minor
AU offers a psychology minor that complements many other majors. You'll study behavior and mental processes, learning intellectual and social skills that are essential for achievement in the work world.Simply complete the three-hour PSYC 101 General Psychology I course, followed by 15 hours of any other psychology courses you choose.
Curriculum
The psychology major can be completed in three or four years. Review the curriculum guides and course rotations for details.
Graduate Outcomes
Recent graduates of our Psychology Program have been accepted into graduate programs in Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Higher Education Administration, Forensic Psychology, Social Work, Law, Speech and Language Pathology and School Psychology.
Contact Information
Diane Bonfiglio, Ph.D.
Chair, Psychology Department
145 Dwight Schar College of Education
dbonfigl@ashland.edu
419-289-5859
Laura Fisher
Administrative Assistant
238 College of Education
lfisher9@ashland.edu
419-207-4967