Welcome to the Psychology Department Homepage!

The Psychology 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, research, government and business.

The Department of Psychology offers both undergraduate and graduate programs. Our graduate programs include a Master's (M.A./M.S.) in General Psychology and an APA-accredited Doctoral program (Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology*.

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

Are you a student interested in learning more about our graduate programs in Experimental Psychology or Clinical Psychology? Please take a moment and read an informational letter from our Department's chairperson, Dr. Virgil Sheets.

Mission statement:

The Department of Psychology 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.

* Questions related to the program's accredited status should be directed to the Commission on Accreditation:

Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation

American Psychological Association

751 1st Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002

Phone: (202) 336-5979/Email: apaaccred@apa.org

Web: www.apa.org/ed/accreditation

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Currently the Psychology Department has 3 positions open for a Instructor, Assistant Professor and an Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology. 

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