Psychology

The University of New Haven is proud to offer prospective students the opportunity to explore some of the outstanding programs at the University of New Haven in more detail. 

An Explore UNH Day enables a student to meet respected faculty and accomplished students in the area of their interest while touring some of the most state-of-the-art facilities in the region.

This event will be held on Sunday, December 2, 2012  for students interested in our psychology programs (including general, community/clinical, and forensic psychology).

Schedule of Events - Sunday, December 2, 2012

9:30am	Check-In and Continental Breakfast
10am	Welcome and Overview
10:45am	Explore Our Psychology Programs Meet with faculty members Chat with current UNH students in your area of interest (general psychology, community/clinical psychology, or forensic psychology) Learn about undergraduate student research and internship opportunities Experience a simulated UNH psychology course Detailed course of study for each program by semester
12pm	Lunch
12:45pm	Meet with a member of the admissions staff Attend a financial aid presentation Campus tour Optional admission interviews and on-site application reviews

Diverse Offerings

The psychology program at the University of New Haven offers students the chance to concentrate in general psychology, community/clinical psychology, and forensic psychology. Many students have also taken a pre-education track for K-6 teaching certification as part of our popular 4+1 education program or gone on to earn a master's degree in our nationally renowned Industrial / Organizational Psychology program. Some examples of courses that we offer to our undergraduate students include:

Adolescent Psychology

Abnormal Psychology

Legal Psychology

Theories of Personality

Drugs and Behavior

Cognitive Neuroscience

Cognitive Psychology

Child Development

Sensation and Perception

Organizational Behavior

Psychological Testing and Assessment

Applied Experimental Psychology

Undergraduate Research

Honors students majoring in psychology complete a thesis that involves an empirical independent research study. As a main component of our focus on experiential education, undergraduate faculty-mentored research provides a unique and challenging learning opportunity that many colleges and universities don't provide. Recent examples of undergraduate research include:

Stress and Memory

Treatment Motivation, Engagement, and Working Alliance in Community Clinics

Motivation for Video Game Play and Civic Engagement

Cursing and Memory